WaitList is a simple and intuitive macOS menubar app designed to help you combat impulse buying. By encouraging a waiting period before making non-essential purchases, WaitList assists you in making more mindful spending decisions.
- Add Items to Wait List: Easily add products you feel the urge to buy by specifying the product name and a waiting period in days.
- Automatic Reminders: Receive a notification when the waiting period is over to reassess if you still need the item.
- Manage Your List: View all active items in your wait list directly from the menubar.
- Flexible Waiting Periods: Choose a waiting time that suits you—whether it's a few days or a couple of weeks.
- Manual Removal: Option to remove items from the list before the waiting period ends if you've changed your mind.
-
Download the Latest Release: Get the
WaitList.zipfile from the Releases page. -
Unzip the File: Double-click the downloaded
.zipfile to extract theWaitList.app. -
Move to Applications Folder: Drag and drop
WaitList.appinto yourApplicationsfolder for easy access. -
Launch the App:
- Double-click
WaitList.appfrom your Applications folder. - You may need to right-click and select Open if macOS warns that the app is from an unidentified developer.
- Double-click
-
(Optional) Add to Startup Items:
- Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.
- Click the + button and add
WaitList.appto start it automatically at login.
-
Access the Menubar Icon: Once launched, WaitList appears as an icon in your menubar (a clock or custom icon).
-
Add a New Item:
- Click the WaitList icon in the menubar.
- Click on Add Product.
- Enter the product name and select a waiting period in days (e.g., 7, 14).
- Click Add to save the item to your wait list.
-
View Active Items:
- Click the WaitList icon to see all items currently in your wait list along with the remaining days.
-
Remove an Item:
- To remove an item before the waiting period ends, click the trash icon next to the product name.
-
Receive Notifications:
- When the waiting period for an item is over, you'll receive a notification prompting you to reevaluate your desire to purchase the item.
WaitList showing active items and remaining days.
Notification when waiting period is over.
WaitList is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software as per the terms of the license.
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or have found a bug, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
-
Fork the Repository: Click on the Fork button at the top right of the repository page.
-
Create a Feature Branch:
git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName- Commit your changes:
git commit -m "Add your message here"- Push to Your Fork:
git push origin feature/YourFeatureName5: Open a Pull Request: Navigate to your fork on GitHub and open a pull request to the main repository.
For support, questions or feedback:
- Email: cem.alpturk@gmail.com
- Issues: GitHub Issues