Is this just another to-do app?

No. Diurnal is a notepad where everything you write becomes a task, nothing needs a date, and tasks you stop touching are tidied away automatically. It combines the freedom of a blank page with the structure of a to-do app, without requiring maintenance.

What happens to tasks I don't finish?

Nothing turns red. After you haven't touched a task for a day, it asks if you're still working on it. If you don't answer within two more days, it automatically moves to next week and comes back when that week starts. You can change these numbers or turn off auto-clean in Settings.

Is it available on Windows?

No. Diurnal is a native Mac app built for one platform so it can be fast and feel like it belongs there. There is no Windows or web version planned.

Do I need an account?

Yes. You can sign in with Google or email, and your tasks exist on every Mac you use and keep working offline. Signing in gives Diurnal no access to your calendar.

Where does my voice go?

Voice input goes to Apple's speech engine, the same one behind dictation, and never to Diurnal's servers. Nothing you say is filed as a task until you have reviewed the list and pressed Return.

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Diurnal

A native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying

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A native macOS notepad app that converts written text into tasks automatically, requires no dates, and automatically archives untouched items.

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Diurnal is a native macOS notepad that combines the freedom of writing with task management structure. Everything you write automatically becomes a task, and nothing requires a date. The app's core feature is automatic tidying: tasks you haven't touched for a day are asked if you're still working on them, and unanswered tasks move to next week automatically. It includes calendar integration with Google Calendar, voice capture, project management, focus modes with pomodoro timers, and offline support across all your Macs. The app requires an account via Google or email and does not turn incomplete tasks red or create overdue piles.

Feature notes

Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
No required dates for tasks
Automatic task archiving
Project management with deadlines
Google Calendar integration
Voice capture
Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
AI assistant integration via MCP
Offline sync across all Macs
Drag-and-drop task planning

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Diurnal metrics

Inspection sheet for diurnal.in: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link metrics, with the delta since the last inspection.
Metric	Value
Domain Rating	7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow	3 no change since last check
Citation Flow	24 no change since last check
Referring domains	23 no change since last check
External backlinks	59 no change since last check

Domain Rating by Ahrefs inspected 6 Nov 2026, adjusted 6 Nov 2026. Primary topic: Computers/Hardware (3). Majestic inspected 30 Oct 2026, adjusted 30 Oct 2026. Link data: Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.

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Public RDAP record, last read 5 Nov 2026, 22:55 UTC.
Domain age	2 months
Registered	30 Aug 2026
Expires	30 Aug 2029
Registrar	HOSTINGER operations, UAB
DNSSEC	Not signed

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Diurnal post-launch diagnostics

Measured after Diurnal went live on Launching Pro on 30 October 2026.

Domain Rating (Ahrefs): 7 +1 (up) since launch; 6 at launch (30 Oct 2026), 7 on 6 Nov 2026
Trust Flow (Majestic): 3; First measured 30 Oct 2026
Referring domains (Majestic): 23; First measured 30 Oct 2026

Day 7 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 29 Nov 2026. The figures report a change; they do not say what caused it, and many things can. No figure here is a guess.

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FAQ

Is this just another to-do app?: No. Diurnal is a notepad where everything you write becomes a task, nothing needs a date, and tasks you stop touching are tidied away automatically. It combines the freedom of a blank page with the structure of a to-do app, without requiring maintenance.
What happens to tasks I don't finish?: Nothing turns red. After you haven't touched a task for a day, it asks if you're still working on it. If you don't answer within two more days, it automatically moves to next week and comes back when that week starts. You can change these numbers or turn off auto-clean in Settings.
Is it available on Windows?: No. Diurnal is a native Mac app built for one platform so it can be fast and feel like it belongs there. There is no Windows or web version planned.
Do I need an account?: Yes. You can sign in with Google or email, and your tasks exist on every Mac you use and keep working offline. Signing in gives Diurnal no access to your calendar.
Where does my voice go?: Voice input goes to Apple's speech engine, the same one behind dictation, and never to Diurnal's servers. Nothing you say is filed as a task until you have reviewed the list and pressed Return.

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