One Thing
MacFocus on one task at a time from your menu bar
Overview
One Thing is a minimalist menu bar app that helps users stay focused by pinning a single task to their Mac’s menu bar. Its clean, distraction-free interface keeps the most important task front and center, allowing quick edits or clears without app switching. Ideal for professionals and students, it supports dark mode, keyboard shortcuts for fast access, and iCloud sync across devices. Perfect for anyone embracing the 'one thing at a time' philosophy to boost productivity and reduce overwhelm.
Key Features
- Pin a single task to the menu bar
- Quick task edits without app switching
- Dark mode compatibility
- Keyboard shortcuts for fast access
- iCloud sync across Mac devices
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Minimalist design eliminates distractions
- ⊕ Instant access from the menu bar
- ⊕ Seamless iCloud sync for multi-device users
Cons
- ⊖ Only supports one task at a time (not for multi-taskers)
- ⊖ No integration with third-party task managers like Todoist