A small window that floats above everything else. It reads your calendar, shows the current task and how long you have, and nothing else. When you drift, the number is right there.
Whatever you already schedule tasks in becomes the source. Google Calendar today; Apple Calendar, Todoist and Reclaim on the list. You never type a task twice.
Green, then amber, then red when time is nearly up. Past zero it counts up, so drifting has a number instead of a vague feeling.
The time you actually spent goes back on your calendar. At the end of the day you can see where the hours went, without keeping a log.
One file. No account needed to download it.
The usual Mac install: drag the icon into the Applications folder.
Right-click the app and choose Open. Foreground is new and Apple hasn't notarized it yet, so you'll see a warning once. Then allow calendar access when macOS asks.
Your calendar is read on your Mac and never uploaded anywhere.
The only things that leave your Mac are your email address, if you join the list, and your license key, to check that it's valid.
No analytics inside the app.
Yes. Add your Google account to macOS Calendar and Foreground reads it from there.
No. They're optional, for people who already use them.
Any timed event on the calendars you choose. Events with other people on them are skipped by default, so meetings don't take over the timer.
Not yet. That's a macOS limitation. It works over regular windows.
Apple silicon today. An Intel build is available on request.
Try Pro free for 14 days first. If you buy it and it isn't for you, email us within 14 days.
You're on the list.
Thank you. When it's your turn you'll get one email with the download link and nothing else in between. If you know someone who drifts, send them tryforeground.com.