---
title: "Calendar"
description: "Capture tasks in natural language, mention lists and dates, and sync with Apple Reminders. Supports multilingual input, priorities, and fast checklist flows."
canonical: "https://getdroppy.app/docs/droplets/calendar"
last-updated: "2026-10-13"
---

# Calendar

Tasks & Notes

Capture reminders with natural-language input and view upcoming tasks in Droppy. It streamlines quick planning and follow-up actions directly from your workspace.

## What it does

- Natural-language task capture
- List support with list mentions
- Date mentions like tomorrow and next Friday
- Multilingual task input
- Priority levels and fast checklist interactions

## How to use it

1. It reads Apple Reminders and Calendar, and writes back to Reminders. Choose which lists and which calendars appear.
2. Add a task by typing it: `Email Sam tomorrow`, `Pay invoice next Friday @Work`. Date words and `@list` mentions are parsed as you type, in several languages.
3. Set a default list so a task with no `@list` still lands somewhere sensible.
4. In the upcoming update, connect [Things 3](https://getdroppy.app/docs/droplets/things3) from Calendar settings to show its tasks alongside your calendars. Choose a Things list, or use its `@list` mention, to save a new task in Things.

## Where it shows up

- Notch widget
- Live Activity
- Lock screen
- Global shortcut
- Action Ring button
- Droppy for iPhone

On the lock screen it shows the next event or task. In the notch it runs an event progress ring as a meeting approaches.

## Workflows

Capture without breaking flow

Open the widget, type the sentence, press Return. No app switch, no window, and it is in Reminders on every device a second later.

Know what is next without looking

The notch runs an event progress ring as a meeting approaches, and the lock screen chip names the next event or task.

## Tips

- It syncs in real time: a reminder ticked off on your phone disappears here without a refresh.
- Set which day the week starts on, which the month grid and the week numbers both follow.
- It is one Droplet covering both events and reminders, not two.

Add tasks or events by typing anything natural: the date is understood, and @ picks a calendar or reminder list.

## Getting it

- **Category**: Productivity
- **Setup**: Uses your Apple Reminders and Calendar.
- **Where to turn it on**: Settings, Store, or [open it in Droppy](droppy://extension/todo) if the app is installed.