Menu bar widget

Written By Manos Mastorakis

Last updated About 2 hours ago

The Menu Bar Widget provides at-a-glance access to your upcoming events, daily tasks, and timers without opening the full Routine app. It lives in your system menu bar (macOS) or system tray (Windows/Linux), keeping your schedule visible while you work in other applications. This widget is only available on desktop apps (macOS, Windows, and Linux).

🍯 Functionality

With the Menu Bar Widget, you can:

  • View your next upcoming event with a countdown timer

  • See all upcoming events for the day

  • Access your daily tasks

  • Start and manage timers

  • Stay aware of your schedule without switching to Routine

  • Click to expand for more details or open the full app

The widget updates in real-time and remains accessible regardless of which application you're using. It's especially valuable for people who work in focused sessions across multiple applications and need passive awareness of their schedule.

🎙️ How to enable the Menu Bar Widget

  1. Download and install the Routine desktop app (macOS, Windows, or Linux)

  2. Open Routine and go to Settings

  3. Navigate to the Plugins section

  4. Toggle on "Enable Menu Bar Widget"

  5. Restart the Routine app

  6. Look for the Routine icon in your menu bar (macOS top bar) or system tray (Windows/Linux taskbar)

  7. Click the icon to view upcoming events, tasks, and timers

The widget will remain active even when the main Routine window is closed. The widget ensures you never lose track of time or miss what's coming next, regardless of where your focus is.