Untask

Before you ask

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GitHub Issues X DM

FAQ

App won't open after download?

macOS blocks apps downloaded outside the App Store. Open Terminal and run:

xattr -cr /Applications/Untask.app

Then open the app again. This only needs to be done once. Installing via Homebrew avoids this entirely.

AI not responding?

Check Settings > Assistant — make sure a valid API key is saved for your selected provider. For Ollama, ensure it's running locally.

Rate limit errors?

Some models have usage limits. Wait and click "Retry". Try switching to a different model in Settings > Assistant.

Where's my data?

Everything is local: ~/Library/Application Support/Untask/. Database, attachments, and backups all stay on your machine.

Backup & restore

Settings > Backup > "Create backup" or "Export". To restore: click any backup, or Import a .taskdb file.

Global shortcut not working?

Another app may be using the same key combo. Go to Settings > Shortcuts and record a different combination.

Bugs & feature requests

Open an issue on GitHub. No promises, but I read everything.

Is my data private?

100%. Nothing leaves your machine. No telemetry, no cloud.