Flary: The macOS Menu Bar App for Focused Task Management
A free macOS menu bar app for focused task management with on-device AI task decomposition, daily streaks, idle nudges, and a home screen widget. No account, no cloud, fully local.
Requires macOS 26 Sequoia+
Tasks always within reach
Flary lives in your menu bar. One click reveals your task list without disrupting your workflow. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that task-switching can reduce productivity by up to 40% — Flary keeps your tasks visible so you stay in flow. Add, complete, and review tasks without switching windows or losing focus. (APA, 2006)
Highlights
- Persistent menu bar access — always one click away
- Quick-add tasks without breaking your flow
- Daily streak tracking to build consistent habits
- Home screen widget for at-a-glance task visibility
AI task decomposition on-device
Tap the wand icon on any task and Flary uses Apple's on-device Foundation Models to break it into clear, actionable subtasks. No data leaves your Mac — the model runs entirely locally. Breaking large tasks into smaller steps reduces cognitive load and improves completion rates by 25%, according to research on implementation intentions (Gollwitzer, 1999, American Psychologist).
Highlights
- Foundation Models-powered task breakdown
- Converts vague tasks into clear subtasks
- Runs entirely on-device — zero network requests
- Apple Silicon recommended for best AI performance
Idle nudges to stay on track
Flary monitors idle time and sends a gentle notification when you've been inactive for your chosen threshold. You control the idle duration and cooldown period to match your work style.
Highlights
- Configurable idle time threshold for nudges
- Adjustable cooldown between notifications
- SwiftData for fast, local-only storage
- No account, no cloud, zero network requests
Technical specifications.
PLATFORMS
- macOS 26 Sequoia or later
TECHNOLOGY
- Foundation Models
- SwiftData
- Menu Bar integration
PRIVACY
- All data stored locally
- Zero network requests
- No account required
PRICING
- Free download
- No in-app purchases
- Mac App Store
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does Flary store my tasks in the cloud?
No. All tasks, history, and settings are stored locally on your Mac using SwiftData. Nothing is sent to any server. Flary makes zero network requests.
How does the AI task decomposition work?
Tap the wand icon on any task and Flary uses Apple's on-device Foundation Models framework to break it into clear, actionable subtasks. No data leaves your Mac — Apple's model runs entirely on your device.
Do I need an Apple Silicon Mac for AI features?
Apple Silicon is recommended for best performance, but Flary runs on any Mac with macOS 26 (Sequoia) or later. AI decomposition requires a supported on-device model from Apple.
What is the idle nudge feature?
Flary monitors idle time and sends a gentle notification when you have been inactive for your chosen threshold. You control the idle duration and cooldown period in Settings.
Is Flary free?
Yes. Flary is free to download with no in-app purchases and no subscription.
How Flary was built
Technical notes behind the app.
The product pages show what shipped. These guides and case studies document the architecture patterns, privacy decisions, and SwiftUI implementation details behind apps like Flary.
Stay focused. Your tasks are always one click away.
Free download. On-device AI task decomposition, daily streaks, and idle nudges — all in your menu bar, all completely private.
Download on the Mac App StoreFree · macOS 26 Sequoia+
Flary uses on-device AI powered by Apple's Core ML framework, meaning your tasks never leave your Mac. Learn about Apple's on-device ML →