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Install Taskmin

Download Taskmin for Windows or Apple silicon Mac from the download page. Both builds are currently in beta. Windows is not code-signed yet, while Mac is ad-hoc signed but not Developer ID signed or notarized, so your operating system may ask you to confirm the first launch.

1. Close Taskmin before installing a newer version.
2. On Windows, run the installer. If Windows shows a warning, choose More info, confirm the app name is Taskmin, then choose Run anyway.
3. On Mac, open the DMG, drag Taskmin into Applications, and use Privacy & Security > Open Anyway if macOS blocks the first launch.
4. Launch Taskmin from the Start menu, desktop shortcut, or Applications folder.

If your computer blocks the installer or app completely, or the app name is not Taskmin, stop and contact support before continuing.

First run

Start with an offline workspace to use Taskmin on this Windows device. It does not need internet, sign-in, or email confirmation.

• Create a Free Offline Workspace in the desktop app for free use on this device.
• Create a Taskmin account while online if you want password recovery, account status, or future online features.
• Creating or signing in to an account does not upload your workspace by itself.
• Cloud Sync only turns on for accounts that have sync access.

Inbox

The Inbox is for loose thoughts you do not want to sort yet. Capture the idea first, then decide later whether it should become a task, project detail, note, or something you can delete.

• Use short, plain entries for quick capture.
• Review the Inbox when you plan your day or clean up a project.
• Move important ideas into Tasks or Notes once they need structure.

Tasks

Tasks hold project work. Use the table when you need to scan, sort, and edit quickly. Use the timeline when dates, dependency shape, or project pacing matter more than a checklist.

• Keep task names action-oriented so the next step is obvious.
• Use projects and workstreams to group related work.
• Add dates when the task belongs on the calendar or timeline.
• Use the Gantt-style timeline for multi-step work that needs sequencing.

Calendar

The Calendar keeps dated work and events in one place, so you can see what is scheduled, what is due, and where the day is getting crowded without opening a second planning app.

• Use dates for work that needs time awareness.
• Check the calendar before committing to new work.
• Use Tasks for execution details and Notes for supporting context.

Notes

Notes are where the thinking behind the work can live. Keep project context, meeting notes, templates, and reference material close to the tasks they support.

• Use notebooks and sections to keep long-running areas tidy.
• Use pages for project plans, recurring checklists, or reference notes.
• Keep sensitive information out of support reports unless support asks for a safe, trimmed example.

Themes

Taskmin includes multiple visual themes, including light, dark, Terminal Phosphor, and Compact Pro. More free and Cloud Sync themes are planned as the beta settles.

• Use Appearance settings to choose the theme that fits your working style.
• Compact Pro is a denser Cloud Sync theme with app-inspired color schemes.
• If a theme looks wrong after an update, restart Taskmin and include the theme name in your support report.

AI choices

Taskmin does not require AI. You can turn AI features off and use the planner normally. If you like AI tools, Taskmin includes options for AI Chat, AI Bridge, and local tool connections when your setup supports them.

• Leave AI off if you want a normal offline planner.
• Use reviewed imports and chat features only when they fit your workflow.
• Do not send private project content to support while troubleshooting AI unless support asks for a safe sample.

Account and Cloud Sync

Free desktop use can stay in a Free Offline Workspace on this device and does not require sign-in. A Taskmin account is optional, requires internet and email confirmation at first, and can then be used in the desktop app while offline on that device. Password reset, account confirmation, account status refresh, and Cloud Sync setup require internet.

• Keep your own backup of important information while Taskmin is in beta.
• Be careful if your workspace lives inside OneDrive or another sync folder.
• Use the account page to create or sign in to a Taskmin account, recover its password, or check access.
• Creating or signing in to a Taskmin account does not upload your workspace by itself.
• Cloud Sync turns on only for accounts with sync access.
• Email support for account help, data deletion requests, or Cloud Sync access questions.

Beta notes

• Windows and Apple silicon Mac builds are available as desktop betas.
• The Mac beta is ad-hoc signed but not Developer ID signed or notarized, so first launch requires Privacy & Security approval.
• Cloud Sync and paid access are rolling out gradually.
• Some features may change as feedback comes in.
• Auto-updates are not the main public path yet, so check release notes when installing a new beta.

Troubleshooting

When something feels broken, send a concise report with enough context to reproduce the problem. Keep passwords, private project content, API keys, and raw logs with secrets out of the first message.

• Include Taskmin version, installer filename, and Windows or macOS version.
• Say what you tried, what happened, and what you expected.
• Include approximate time, sync status, screenshots, and non-secret error text.
• Mention whether the computer uses OneDrive or another backup or sync tool.