Sidebar Calendar is a Mac app that enables you to view your Apple Calendar in a more convenient form factor.
Intent
I need it when
Track how much time I spend on different types of work and stay accountable to my schedule
The app records productive hours in a color-coded weekly view that categorizes work by type, helping you visualize time allocation and identify whether you're staying on schedule
Create calendar events while working in other applications without context switching
The app lets you create new events and edit details with keyboard shortcuts while staying in your current app, and syncs seamlessly with Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook
Keep my daily schedule visible at all times without switching windows
Sidebar Calendar displays your calendar on the screen's edge and menu bar, showing upcoming events and time blocks in a persistent sidebar so you always know what's next without leaving your current work
Quickly join video meetings without hunting through calendar details
Sidebar Calendar enables one-button joining for Google Meet and Zoom meetings directly from the sidebar, eliminating the need to open your calendar app or search for meeting links
Customize my calendar display to match my workflow and screen setup
Sidebar Calendar offers extensive customization including event title/duration display, all-day event visibility, calendar selection, sidebar positioning, theme preferences, and auto-hide options to fit your specific needs
Drop
Not a fit when
User needs a calendar app for iPhone or iPad; Sidebar Calendar is Mac-only (requires macOS 14.6 or later)
User requires advanced team collaboration or shared calendar management features; app focuses on personal schedule visibility
User needs offline calendar functionality without internet account integration; app relies on synced calendar sources
User prefers free calendar tools; this is a paid app with no free tier
User needs extensive calendar customization beyond event display and sidebar positioning; app has limited advanced features