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Getting Started with Chimr

🚀 Quick Start​

Step 1: Install Chimr​

  1. Check requirements and join the beta through our Beta Terms page
  2. Install TestFlight app if you haven't already
  3. Accept the invitation and install Chimr

TBD: Screenshot - TestFlight app showing Chimr ready to install

Step 2: Prepare Your Calendar​

Before using Chimr, ensure your calendar is properly set up by following these steps.

  1. If Chimr is running, quit it first

    • Right-click the Chimr icon in the menu bar
    • Select "Quit"

  2. Add calendar accounts to macOS Calendar app

    • Open Calendar.app
    • Follow Apple's guide to add accounts
    • For Google, Outlook, or iCloud calendars, add them in their respective apps first

  3. Enable calendar visibility settings

    • In Calendar.app, go to View menu
    • Enable both of the following options:
      • ✅ Show All-Day Events
      • ✅ Show Declined Events

Calendar App View Menu Settings

⚠️ Important: Events hidden in Calendar.app won't appear in Chimr due to EventKit limitations.

Step 3: Launch and Configure Chimr​

  1. Launch Chimr
  2. Grant calendar permission when prompted
    • Click "OK" to allow access
    • If you accidentally denied access, follow these recovery steps.
      • Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Calendar
      • Check the box next to Chimr

TBD: Screenshot - Calendar access permission dialog

System Settings Privacy & Security - Calendar Access

  1. Select your calendars
    • Right-click the Chimr icon in menu bar
    • Select "Settings"
    • In the "Calendars" tab, choose which calendars to display and notify

Menu Bar Right-click Menu

Settings Calendar Tab

Step 4: You're Ready!​

  • Click the Chimr icon to see your events
  • Notifications will appear before meetings
  • Customize in Settings as needed

Chimr Main Popover Window

Fullscreen Notification Example

📌 Next Steps: Learn about all features in the Features section

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