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Settings & Customization

Chimr offers extensive customization options to perfectly match your workflow, from basic preferences to advanced notification controls.

General Settings​

Launch at Login​

Automatically start Chimr when you log into macOS with these options.

  • Enabled: Chimr starts with your system
  • Disabled: Launch manually when needed
  • Managed through macOS Login Items
  • Recommended for daily calendar users

Language​

Choose your preferred interface language from these options.

  • System Default: Follows macOS language
  • English: Force English interface
  • Japanese (日本語): Force Japanese interface
  • Changes apply immediately

Customize how Chimr appears in your menu bar with these modes.

Full Event Display (Default)​

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  • Shows event title and time
  • Maximum information density
  • Best for schedule awareness

Icon Only Mode​

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  • Minimalist appearance
  • Click to reveal calendar
  • Perfect for clean menu bars
  • Reduces visual clutter

Calendar Configuration​

Display Calendars​

Select which calendars appear in Chimr using these controls.

  • Toggle individual calendars on/off
  • See all events from selected calendars
  • Maintain organization with calendar colors
  • Changes apply instantly

Notification Calendars​

Separately control which calendars trigger alerts with these benefits.

  • Different from display - See more than you're alerted about
  • Reduce interruptions - Only important calendars notify
  • Work/life balance - Disable personal alerts during work
  • Fine control - Per-calendar notification settings

Calendar Management Tips​

  • Name calendars descriptively
  • Use consistent color coding
  • Group related calendars
  • Review permissions regularly

Calendar Selection Settings

Notification Preferences​

Notification Timing​

Set advance warning for events with these timing options.

  • 1 minute: Last-second reminders
  • 3 minutes: Quick preparation
  • 5 minutes: Standard warning
  • 10 minutes: Ample prep time
  • 15 minutes: Maximum advance
  • Up to 60 minutes: Extended notice

Attendance Filter​

Control notifications based on your response using these filters.

All Events (Default)​

  • Every calendar event triggers alerts
  • Maximum awareness
  • Best for open calendars

Accepted Only​

  • Only confirmed events notify
  • Reduces notification noise
  • Perfect for busy schedules

Accepted & Tentative​

  • Confirmed and "maybe" events
  • Balances awareness and focus
  • Good for flexible schedules

Not Declined​

  • Everything except explicit "no"
  • Passive event management
  • Useful for shared calendars

All-Day Events​

Configure notifications for full-day events with these settings.

  • Enable/Disable notifications
  • Set notification time (e.g., 9:00 AM)
  • Perfect for birthdays, holidays
  • Morning reminders for day-long events

Video Conference Only​

Filter notifications to virtual meetings with these features.

  • When enabled: Only video meetings alert
  • Smart detection: Finds meeting URLs
  • Remote work mode: Ignore in-person events
  • Platform agnostic: All video services

Snooze Options​

Flexible postponement when notified with these durations.

  • 1 minute: Final moment delay
  • 3 minutes: Quick task wrap-up
  • 5 minutes: Standard snooze
  • 10 minutes: Extended delay
  • 15 minutes: Maximum postponement
  • Snooze multiple times if needed

Advanced Settings​

Event Display Options​

Time Format​

  • Relative times: "In 5 min", "Starting now"
  • Absolute times: "2:30 PM", "14:30"
  • Smart switching: Context-aware display

Event Title Length​

  • Full titles: Complete event names
  • Smart truncation: Intelligent shortening
  • Priority info: Key details preserved

Performance Tuning​

Sync Frequency​

  • Current: 30 seconds
  • Configurable: Via preferences
  • Battery-aware: Automatically adjusts

Cache Management​

  • Automatic cache clearing
  • Manual refresh option
  • Efficient memory usage

Privacy Settings​

Event Details​

  • Show/hide in menu bar
  • Truncate sensitive titles
  • Icon-only for privacy

Notification Content​

  • Full event details
  • Title only
  • Generic alerts

Keyboard Shortcuts​

Global Shortcuts​

  • ⌘, - Open Settings
  • ⌘Q - Quit Chimr
  • ⌘R - Refresh calendars (coming)

In-App Navigation​

  • ↑↓ - Navigate events
  • Space - View event details
  • Enter - Join video meeting
  • Escape - Close windows

Preset Configurations​

Remote Worker​

Launch at Login: Yes
Menu Bar: Full Display
Display Calendars: Work only
Notification Calendars: Work only
Timing: 5 minutes
Filter: Video Conference Only
All-Day Events: Disabled

Hybrid Professional​

Launch at Login: Yes
Menu Bar: Full Display
Display Calendars: All
Notification Calendars: Work + Important Personal
Timing: 10 minutes
Filter: Accepted & Tentative
All-Day Events: Enabled (9 AM)

Executive Assistant​

Launch at Login: Yes
Menu Bar: Full Display
Display Calendars: All managed calendars
Notification Calendars: Principal's calendar
Timing: 15 minutes
Filter: All Events
All-Day Events: Enabled (8 AM)

Focus Mode User​

Launch at Login: No
Menu Bar: Icon Only
Display Calendars: Work only
Notification Calendars: Critical only
Timing: 1 minute
Filter: Accepted Only
All-Day Events: Disabled