MyDay Desktop

A comprehensive productivity desktop application that combines Tasks, Calendar, Notes, and News to help you organize your day.

Features

📋 Task Management

• Multiple Task Lists - Organize tasks into customizable lists with unique colors
• Smart Task Handling - Create, complete, edit, and delete tasks effortlessly
• Due Date Tracking - Set and visualize task deadlines
• Progress Indicators - See task completion status at a glance
• Task Details - Add descriptions and manage task priorities

📅 Advanced Calendar

• Multiple Views - Switch between Month, Week, and Day views
• Task Integration - See all your tasks directly in the calendar
• Visual Indicators - Days with tasks are clearly highlighted
• Smooth Navigation - Intuitive controls for browsing dates
• Google Calendar Sync 🆕 - Live integration with Google Calendar
  • OAuth 2.0 secure authentication
  • Read calendar events in real-time
  • Multi-calendar support
  • Auto-sync when changing months
  • See events alongside your tasks
• Calendar Import/Export - Import/Export tasks via iCalendar (.ics) format
  • Compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar
  • Duplicate prevention

📝 Notes (Journal-style)

• Quick Capture - Start writing immediately, name later
• Beautiful Themes - 5 background colors and 5 text colors
• Customizable - Adjustable font sizes (12-24sp)
• Distraction-Free - Full-screen editor with minimal UI
• Timestamped - Automatic creation date tracking
• Organized Grid - Visual card layout for easy browsing

📰 News Feed

• Live Headlines - Stay updated with the latest news
• Multiple Sources - BBC, CNN, NPR, The Verge, Ars Technica, and more
• Category Filters - Technology, Business, Science, Health, Sports, General
• Clickable Articles - Opens in your default browser
• Smart Caching - 30-minute cache for better performance
• Customizable - Choose your preferred news source and category

🏠 Home Dashboard

• Personalized Greeting - Welcome message based on time of day
• Daily Quote - Inspirational quotes to start your day
• Quick Overview - See your tasks, calendar, and news at a glance
• Customizable Widgets - Show/hide sections based on your preferences

🎨 Appearance & Customization

• Dark/Light Mode - Easy on the eyes, day or night
• Multiple Themes - Default, Purple, Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Rose, Sky, Lavender
• Material Design 3 - Modern, beautiful UI following Google's design standards
• Responsive Layout - Adapts to your window size

Installation

Quick Start (AppImage - Recommended)

Download the latest release:

wget https://github.com/corey2120/MyDayDesktop/releases/download/v1.0.2/MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-x86_64.AppImage

Make it executable:

chmod +x MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-x86_64.AppImage

Run it:

./MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-x86_64.AppImage

Tarball Installation

Download and extract:

wget https://github.com/corey2120/MyDayDesktop/releases/download/v1.0.2/MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-linux.tar.gz
tar xzf MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-linux.tar.gz
cd MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-linux

Run the launcher:

./myday.sh

System-wide Installation (Optional)

sudo cp -r MyDayDesktop-1.0.2-linux /opt/myday
sudo ln -s /opt/myday/myday.sh /usr/local/bin/myday

Now you can run myday from anywhere!

Build from Source

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/corey2120/MyDayDesktop.git
cd MyDayDesktop

Run directly:

./gradlew run

Build distributions:

./build-package.sh all  # Creates both AppImage and tarball

Usage Guide

Tasks Tab

• Click + to add a new task
• Check the box to mark tasks complete
• Click Add List to create custom task lists
• Click the delete icon to remove tasks
• Set due dates using the date picker

Calendar Tab

• Switch between Month, Week, and Day views using the tabs
• Use ← and → arrows to navigate
• Click any date to see tasks for that day
• Days with tasks show a colored dot indicator
• Sync Your Calendar:
  • Go to Settings → Calendar Sync
  • Export tasks to .ics file for use in Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.
  • Import .ics files to bring tasks from other calendars

Notes Tab

• Click + to create a new note
• Start writing immediately
• Click the palette icon to customize appearance
• Choose background color, text color, and font size
• Click ✓ to save
• Click any note card to edit
• Click the delete icon to remove

News Tab

• Browse latest headlines from multiple sources
• Click any headline to read the full article in your browser
• Change news source and category in Settings
• News refreshes automatically with smart caching

Settings

• Toggle widgets on/off (Greeting, Quote, News)
• Choose your preferred news source and category
• Switch between Dark/Light mode
• Select from 8 beautiful themes
• Manage calendar synchronization

System Requirements

• OS: Linux (any modern distribution)
• Java: JRE/JDK 17 or higher
• Display: X11 or Wayland
• Memory: 512 MB RAM (recommended: 1 GB)
• Storage: 100 MB free space

Data Storage

All your data is stored locally and securely in:

~/.myday/data.json

This includes:

• All tasks and task lists
• Notes with formatting
• Calendar events
• Application settings

Backup Your Data

Simply copy the ~/.myday directory:

cp -r ~/.myday ~/myday-backup

Technology Stack

Built with modern, robust technologies:

• Kotlin - Modern, concise programming language
• Compose Multiplatform - Declarative UI framework
• Material 3 - Google's latest design system
• Kotlinx Serialization - JSON persistence
• Kotlinx Coroutines - Asynchronous programming

Version History

v1.0.2 (Latest - October 2025)

• ✅ Enhanced Calendar Features - Improved month/week/day views
• ✅ Google Calendar Integration - Live sync with OAuth 2.0
• ✅ UI/UX Improvements - Better navigation and user experience
• ✅ Performance Optimizations - Faster rendering and caching
• ✅ Bug Fixes - Stability improvements

v1.0.1 (October 2025)

• Calendar Sync - iCalendar import/export
• Calendar Redesign - Month/Week/Day views
• News Widget - Clickable headlines with caching
• Professional Icon - 512x512 calendar-themed
• Performance - Optimized rendering and caching
• Bug Fixes - Deprecated icons, navigation improvements

v1.0.0 (October 2025)

• Initial release with core features
• Tasks, Calendar, Notes, News, and Home dashboard
• Dark/Light mode and multiple themes
• Data persistence

See full changelog

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether it's:

• 🐛 Bug reports
• 💡 Feature suggestions
• 📝 Documentation improvements
• 🔧 Code contributions

Please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Roadmap

See docs/VERSION_1.0.3_TODO.md for planned features:

• UI/UX improvements
• Subtasks and priorities
• Rich text formatting in notes
• Recurring tasks
• Pomodoro timer
• Windows and macOS support

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

Having issues? Here are some resources:

• 📖 Quick Start Guide
• 🔧 Installation Guide
• 🐛 Report a Bug
• 💬 Discussions

Screenshots

Coming soon! Screenshots of the application in action.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the Android MyDay app
• Icons from Material Design Icons
• News feeds from various RSS sources

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