Now and Next
Focus Sessions show the current activity and the next one, including a clear end state when the session is almost done.
macOS alert utility - v1.2.0
DropReady
Timed reminders, now with Focus Sessions.
Schedule a moment, choose a helpful action, and let DropReady keep watch from the menu bar with countdowns, routines, clear alert windows, and multi-step focus workflows.
New in 1.2
Focus Sessions for structured work
Start Focus Session turns one reminder into a sequence of activities, breaks, and repeat rounds so your next step is always visible.
Move forward when ready
Use Next Activity to jump to the next step, or add five, ten, or fifteen minutes when the current activity needs more time.
Polished timer controls
Choose automatic urgency colors or a fixed Timer/Focus background color, then hide active sessions to the menu bar.
What it does
Alerts that can take useful action
Open the right link
Launch a meeting link, dashboard, reference page, or web app in the browser you choose.
Open documents and apps
Use alerts to bring up the file or application you need at the scheduled time.
Start routines
Group safe steps into one alert, such as opening a page, a document, an app, a Shortcut, and a timer.
Run Shortcuts
Trigger Apple Shortcuts by name for workflows you already manage in the Shortcuts app.
Start Focus Session
Run a multi-step focus session with activities, breaks, repeat rounds, Now/Next labels, and menu bar countdowns.
Email drafts
Compose a message in the mail app you choose, including Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, or your default client.
Calendar imports
Import an .ics event and turn it into a reminder, timer, or link-opening alert.
Custom countdown colors
Keep automatic urgency colors or choose a Timer/Focus background color in Settings.
Missed alerts
If your Mac was off, DropReady keeps a missed-alert list so you can run, reschedule, or acknowledge items later.
How it works
Simple by design
- Create an alert with a title and time.
- Choose the action: reminder, timer, focus session, web page, document, app, email draft, Shortcut, or routine.
- Let DropReady run locally from the menu bar, with countdown colors when time is almost up.
- Use Help, Contact Support, and missed-alert controls when your plans change.
Bug fixes in 1.2
Settings opens correctly from the menu bar when the main window is hidden, routines warn before saving multiple simultaneous timers, and in-app Help is clearer.
Trust
Local-first and App Store-safe
DropReady schedules reminders and opens user-configured actions. It does not run scripts, launch user-selected executables, scrape websites, bypass queues, automate checkout, or interact with protected purchase flows.
Supported actions
Reminder windows, webpages, documents, apps, email drafts, Apple Shortcuts, timers, Focus Sessions, routines, and calendar imports.
Support
Questions, comments, or suggestions?
Get DropReady on the Mac App Store, or email support@dropready.app. Feedback from real use is what shapes the app.