ClipTimer Support

Version 1.3.6

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Release notes for version 1.3.6 on GitHub

What's New in Version 1.3.6

New in this release: better menu bar stability
ClipTimer now avoids unnecessary menu bar refreshes while a task is running, improving stability when switching between apps or when the menu bar is under pressure.

More localized live timer updates
Live elapsed time now refreshes only where it is needed in the main window instead of invalidating the whole interface every second.
Stable visual state in the menu bar
The menu bar still shows whether a task is active, but without continuously redrawing the title.
Minor fixes and improvements
Internal adjustments keep time tracking reliable without triggering unnecessary UI churn.

What's New in Version 1.3.5

🧮 New: Time arithmetic in the Task Editor
Enter expressions like 4:29:32 - 2:09:00 + 45 and ClipTimer will calculate the total for you.

Task Editor window positioning
The editor now opens aligned next to the main window for faster side-by-side edits.
Timers keep updating in menus
Timer updates now run in the common run loop, so menu bar timers keep ticking even while menus are open.
Localization improvements
Added Simplified Chinese and refined Spanish/localization handling across the app.
App Store language metadata
English App Store localization added for clearer store presentation.

What's New in Version 1.3.1

✅ New: Finish and Restart tasks
You can mark tasks as finished and restart them whenever you need. Finished tasks appear struck through and won't start until you restart them.

⌘F shortcut
Quickly finish the active task.
Help & localisation
Updated texts and minor fixes.

What's New in Version 1.2

✏️ New: Task Editor Window
A dedicated window for writing and editing your tasks using a clean, text-based interface.

Guided text input
Add tasks using the placeholder format - Task Name: 1:30:00 with helpful hints.
Lightning-fast shortcuts
Open the editor with ⌘E, replace all tasks with ⌘⏎, or append new ones with ⇧⌘⏎.
Built-in time parsing
Automatically recognises time formats (e.g. 1:30:00) and assigns them to tasks.

🚀 Improved: Auto-pause on quit
Keeps your active task safe by automatically pausing it and saving progress when you quit the app.

Real-time data persistence
Tasks and times are saved instantly so you never lose work, even if the app closes unexpectedly.
Reliable task state management
Seamlessly switch, pause, and resume tasks with confidence.
Background tracking
The timer continues even when you close your laptop lid or minimise the app.
Blinking menu bar indicator
Immediate visual feedback whenever a task is active.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I open the Task Editor?
Click the ✏️ Editor button in the header or press ⌘E.
How do I enter tasks in the editor?
Type each task on its own line using - Task Name: 1:30:00. Press ⌘⏎ to replace all tasks or ⇧⌘⏎ to append them.
How do I paste tasks from the clipboard?
Use ⌘V to replace all tasks or ⇧⌘V to append them.
How do I start, pause, finish, or resume tasks?
Click a task or use shortcuts: ⌘P to pause, ⌘R to resume the last paused task, and ⌘F to finish the active task. You can also right‑click a task to Finish or Restart.
How can I see if a task is running?
The menu bar icon blinks gently while a task is active.
How do I copy a summary of my tasks?
Press ⌘C to copy a time summary for all tasks to the clipboard.
What happens when I close my MacBook lid?
ClipTimer keeps tracking the active task in the background—you won't lose a second.
What happens when I quit the app?
ClipTimer automatically pauses your active task and saves all progress.
Are my tasks saved automatically?
Absolutely! All changes are saved instantly—no manual action required.

Privacy Policy

ClipTimer does not collect or store any personal data. All tasks and related information are stored locally on your Mac. No data is transmitted or shared externally.