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Minimal Tray Tasker is a lightweight system tray application for managing your daily tasks and goals. It lives in your system tray (Windows/Linux) or menu bar (macOS), providing quick access to your task list without cluttering your desktop or taskbar.The app is built with Tauri (Rust + Web technologies), making it fast, secure, and cross-platform while maintaining a small footprint.Key Features:
  • System tray/menu bar integration
  • Task tracking with progress indicators
  • Daily tasks that auto-reset
  • Hourly reminder notifications
  • Always-on-top quick access window
  • RAM Saver mode to minimize memory usage
  • Autostart on system boot
Your tasks are stored locally in a SQLite database file (appdb.sqlite) on your computer. The database schema includes:
  • Task ID (unique identifier)
  • Task name
  • Amount (target value)
  • Progress (current value)
  • Completed status
  • Daily task flag
  • Last modified timestamp
Storage Location:
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\com.minimal.tray.tasker\appdb.sqlite
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/com.minimal.tray.tasker/appdb.sqlite
  • Linux: ~/.local/share/com.minimal.tray.tasker/appdb.sqlite
All data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers (see Does the app collect any data?).
When you close the window (or it loses focus), the behavior depends on your “RAM Saver” setting:RAM Saver OFF (default):
  • The window hides but stays in memory
  • Reopening is instant (no loading time)
  • Uses ~50-100MB of RAM continuously
  • Best for frequent access
RAM Saver ON:
  • The window completely closes and is destroyed
  • Reopening recreates the window from scratch
  • Frees memory when not in use (~5-10MB when hidden)
  • Small delay when reopening
  • Best for devices with limited RAM
Regardless of the setting, your tasks are always saved to the SQLite database. Closing the window never deletes your data.
The app continues running in the system tray and will:
  • Send hourly reminder notifications (if enabled)
  • Reset daily tasks at midnight
  • Remain accessible via tray icon click
To completely quit the app, right-click the tray icon and select “Quit”.
Windows:
  1. Settings → Apps → Apps & features
  2. Find “Minimal Tray Tasker” and click “Uninstall”
  3. Optionally delete app data: %APPDATA%\com.minimal.tray.tasker\
macOS:
  1. Quit the app (right-click tray icon → Quit)
  2. Drag the app from Applications to Trash
  3. Optionally delete app data: 
    rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/com.minimal.tray.tasker/
rm -rf ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.minimal.tray.tasker.plist
Linux:
  1. Remove the app binary: 
    sudo rm /usr/bin/minimal-tray-tasker
# or wherever you installed it
  2. Optionally delete app data: 
    rm -rf ~/.local/share/com.minimal.tray.tasker/
rm -rf ~/.config/autostart/minimal-tray-tasker.desktop
Deleting the app data directory will permanently remove all your tasks. Back up appdb.sqlite first if you want to preserve your data.
Backing up your tasks is simple since everything is stored in a single SQLite database file.Manual Backup:
  1. Close the app (right-click tray icon → Quit)
  2. Navigate to the app data directory (see How are my tasks stored?)
  3. Copy appdb.sqlite to your backup location
Automated Backup: You can set up automated backups using:Windows (Task Scheduler):
copy "%APPDATA%\com.minimal.tray.tasker\appdb.sqlite" "D:\Backups\tasks_%date:~-4,4%%date:~-10,2%%date:~-7,2%.sqlite"
macOS/Linux (cron):
# Add to crontab (crontab -e)
0 2 * * * cp ~/Library/Application\ Support/com.minimal.tray.tasker/appdb.sqlite ~/Backups/tasks_$(date +\%Y\%m\%d).sqlite
Cloud Backup: Place the database file in a cloud-synced folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.):
Do not run multiple instances of the app pointing to the same database file on different machines simultaneously. SQLite doesn’t handle concurrent writes well and may corrupt your data.
Restore from Backup:
  1. Quit the app completely
  2. Replace appdb.sqlite with your backup copy
  3. Restart the app
Yes, but with important limitations:Same Database, Multiple Machines:
  • You can copy the appdb.sqlite file between computers
  • Manual sync: Copy the file when switching machines
  • Cloud sync: Possible but risky (see warning below)
Do not run the app on multiple machines simultaneously with a shared database (e.g., via Dropbox). SQLite doesn’t support concurrent access from multiple processes, and you may corrupt or lose your data.
Recommended Approach:
  1. Use one primary machine that runs the app
  2. Manually export/import the database when switching machines
  3. Or close the app on one machine before opening on another (if using cloud sync)
Future Sync Feature: Built-in cloud sync is not currently available but could be added in future versions.
Yes! Minimal Tray Tasker runs on:
  • Windows 10 and later
  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and later
  • Linux (most modern distributions with GTK 3.0+)
Database Compatibility: The SQLite database format is identical across all platforms. You can copy appdb.sqlite from Windows to macOS to Linux and it will work without conversion.UI Differences:
  • Windows/Linux: App appears in system tray (notification area)
  • macOS: App appears in menu bar; uses Launch Agent for autostart
  • Linux: Window centers on screen (vs. appearing near tray on Windows/macOS)
  • macOS: App doesn’t appear in Dock (menu bar only)
Settings and features work identically on all platforms, with the exception of platform-specific autostart mechanisms.
RAM usage depends on your settings:Window Hidden:
  • RAM Saver OFF: ~50-100 MB (window stays in memory)
  • RAM Saver ON: ~5-10 MB (window is destroyed)
Window Open:
  • ~80-120 MB (includes WebView rendering)
Factors Affecting Usage:
  • Number of tasks (more tasks = slightly more memory)
  • Operating system (OS overhead varies)
  • WebView implementation (platform-specific)
The app is built with Tauri, which uses the system’s native WebView (Edge WebView2 on Windows, WebKit on macOS/Linux), avoiding the need to bundle a full Chromium instance like Electron apps.
If RAM is a concern, enable “RAM Saver” in settings. This closes the window completely when not in use, reducing memory to ~5-10 MB while keeping core services (notifications, daily resets) running.
No. Minimal Tray Tasker is completely offline and privacy-focused:
  • No telemetry or analytics
  • No network connections (the app doesn’t even request network permissions)
  • No data collection
  • No user tracking
  • No external API calls
All your tasks and settings are stored locally in the SQLite database on your device. Nothing leaves your computer.Open Source: You can verify this by examining the source code. The app uses:
  • Local SQLite database for storage
  • Tauri plugins for system integration (tray, notifications, autostart)
  • No network-related dependencies
Notifications: Hourly reminder notifications are generated locally by the app’s notification service. They don’t communicate with any server.
If you download the app from a third-party source or app store, those platforms may have their own analytics/telemetry. Download from official sources when possible.
Minimal Tray Tasker requests only essential system permissions:Notification Permission:
  • Required for hourly reminder notifications
  • You can deny this and the app will work (notifications just won’t appear)
Autostart Permission:
  • Allows the app to launch at system startup
  • Creates a Launch Agent (macOS), startup entry (Windows), or .desktop file (Linux)
  • You can disable autostart in app settings
Tray Icon Access:
  • Required to display the system tray icon
  • This is the app’s primary interface
File System (App Data Directory):
  • Stores the SQLite database and settings
  • Limited to the app’s own data directory
  • No access to your documents or personal files
The app does not request:
  • Network/internet access
  • Location access
  • Camera or microphone
  • Access to your files outside the app data directory
Not recommended. Running multiple instances simultaneously can cause:
  • Database locking issues (SQLite doesn’t handle concurrent writes)
  • Conflicting tray icons
  • Settings conflicts
  • Potential data corruption
If you accidentally launch a second instance:
  1. You may see a second tray icon appear
  2. Close one instance immediately (right-click tray icon → Quit)
  3. If tasks seem missing, restart the app to reload from the database
Technical Details: The app doesn’t currently implement single-instance locking, so the operating system won’t prevent multiple launches. This may be addressed in future versions.
Daily tasks automatically reset their progress to 0 at midnight (00:00:00 local time).How It Works:
  • The daily refresh service runs continuously while the app is active
  • It calculates the time until the next midnight
  • At midnight, it resets all tasks marked as “daily” (is_daily = true)
  • The task amount (target) remains the same, only progress resets
Important Notes:
  • The app must be running for daily resets to occur
  • If the app is closed at midnight, tasks will reset the next time you open it
  • Time zone changes may affect when resets occur
  • Manual system clock changes require an app restart to recalculate
Enable “Autostart” to ensure the app is running at midnight for consistent daily task resets.
We welcome bug reports and feature requests!Bug Reports:
  1. Check the Troubleshooting guide first
  2. Submit an issue on the project’s repository with:
    • Your operating system and version
    • App version
    • Steps to reproduce the bug
    • Expected vs. actual behavior
    • Screenshots if applicable
    • Any error messages
Feature Requests:
  1. Check existing issues to avoid duplicates
  2. Describe the feature and use case
  3. Explain how it would benefit users
Contributing: The app is built with:
  • Backend: Rust (Tauri)
  • Frontend: Svelte + TypeScript
  • Database: SQLite
Contributions are welcome! Check the project’s contributing guidelines for details.

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