One Thing

Whenever I need to remember something, I usually just whip up a document on my desktop. That way, it's right there in front of me when I'm using my Mac. Sure, there are tons of fancy to-do apps out there that do a better job, but when you're rushing around, the simplest solution is often the best.

What is One Thing?

One Thing takes that idea and makes it super easy with a tiny menu bar app. It lets you add one simple note to your menu bar with just a few clicks! It's probably the easiest way to set a reminder, plus it's free and open-source.

How Does It Work?

This app is really straightforward. Once it's up and running, just click the new text in your menu bar and use the editing window that pops up to jot something down. You can even toss in links and emojis! It supports Markdown formatting too!

Customizing Your Note

After you write your message, it'll show up right in your menu bar. If it gets too long for the space available, no worries! You can adjust the maximum width in the app's settings. You can also change text size and color here.

Clearing Your Reminders

When you're done with a task or don't need that reminder anymore, just click on the menu bar item while holding down Shift (⇧) to clear it out. For anyone looking for a basic no-frills to-do app, this one works like a charm.

Extra Features

Even though One Thing is simple, it has some cool features too! You can use Shortcuts for automation or show items from Reminders or Things right in your menu bar. You can also tweak text using Raycast and more! If you're curious about all its features, check out its homepage.

The Bottom Line

All in all, One Thing keeps things nice and simple without trying to do too much. It helps you add quick notes right into your menu bar without cluttering up your desktop with reminders!