Getting Started
MiniCalendar is designed to make your calendar accessible right from your Mac's menu bar. Here's how to get started:
1. Grant Calendar Access
When you first launch MiniCalendar, you'll be asked to grant calendar access. Click "Grant Calendar Access" to allow the app to read your events.
2. Enable Calendars
By default, all your calendars are enabled. You can customize which calendars to display by clicking the filter icon in the footer or opening Preferences.
3. Navigate Your Calendar
- Click the calendar icon in your menu bar to open MiniCalendar
- Use the arrow buttons to navigate between months/weeks
- Click "Today" to jump to the current date
- Switch between Month and Week views using the toggle
Keyboard Shortcuts
MiniCalendar supports powerful keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity:
- ⌘ + ← / → - Navigate to previous/next month or week
- ⌘ + ↑ / ↓ - Navigate to previous/next month or week
- T - Jump to today
- N - Create a new event
- ⌘ + , - Open preferences
Features
Meeting Links
MiniCalendar automatically detects meeting links in your events (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and more). Click the "Join" button to open the meeting directly.
Menu Bar Display Modes
Customize what shows in your menu bar:
- Icon Only - Just show the calendar icon
- Next Event - Display your next event title
- Countdown - Show time until your next event
Launch at Login
Enable "Launch at login" in Preferences to have MiniCalendar start automatically when you log in to your Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: MiniCalendar isn't showing my events. What should I do?
A: Make sure you've granted calendar access in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Calendars. Also check that your calendars are enabled in MiniCalendar's Preferences.
Q: How do I sync my Google Calendar?
A: MiniCalendar uses macOS Calendar. To sync Google Calendar, add your Google account in System Settings > Internet Accounts, then enable Calendar sync.
Q: Can I create recurring events?
A: Yes! When creating an event, you can set it to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals.
Q: Does MiniCalendar work with Exchange/Outlook?
A: Yes! MiniCalendar works with any calendar that syncs with macOS Calendar, including Exchange, Office 365, and Outlook.
Q: Is my calendar data private?
A: Absolutely. All your calendar data stays on your Mac. MiniCalendar doesn't send any data to external servers or collect any information.
Q: How do I uninstall MiniCalendar?
A: Simply drag MiniCalendar from your Applications folder to the Trash. All settings will be removed automatically.
Troubleshooting
Calendar Access Issues
If MiniCalendar can't access your calendars:
- Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Calendars
- Make sure MiniCalendar is enabled
- Restart MiniCalendar
Events Not Updating
If your events aren't syncing:
- Click the refresh button (circular arrow icon) in MiniCalendar
- Check that your calendars are syncing in the Calendar app
- Restart MiniCalendar
Meeting Links Not Working
If meeting links aren't detected:
- Make sure the meeting link is in the event's notes or location field
- Supported platforms: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and more
- You can also manually click on links in the event details
System Requirements
- macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
- Calendar access permission
- Internet connection for calendar syncing (if using cloud calendars)
Contact Support
Still need help? We're here to assist you!
Email us at: kalavathimacdev@gmail.com
We typically respond within 24 hours.
When contacting support, please include:
- Your macOS version
- MiniCalendar version
- A detailed description of the issue
- Screenshots if applicable