Browser extension · Independent product
Tasky
A Chrome extension for a quick to-do list in your toolbar, with optional due dates and reminder notifications.
Overview
Tasky keeps a simple to-do list one click away in the browser toolbar. Add a task with an optional due date and description, move it from Todo to Done, and get a notification when it is due.
Platforms: Chrome
Problem
A full task manager is often more than a quick list needs. A toolbar popup keeps tasks one click away, with reminders that still work while the popup is closed.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants a lightweight to-do list inside the browser.
Key features
- Add tasks with an optional due date and description
- A Todo and Done board: tick a task off, or drag it from Todo to Done
- Reminder notifications at the due time, and again 10 and 5 minutes before it
- Tasks stay on your device in the browser's local storage; no account needed
My role
Owner and builder of the extension.
Technology
React, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Chrome extension (Manifest V3)
Challenges & trade-offs
- Reminders that work with the popup closed: the popup asks a background service worker to schedule alarms, and the worker shows the notifications when they fire.
- Asking for as little as possible: the extension requests only storage, alarms and notifications, with no access to the sites you visit.
