Dona

Instantly capture ideas, organize items with drag and drop, focus attention on what matters today. This application allows you to quickly register tasks. It integrates calendar events. It makes it possible to postpone tasks. It creates recurring reminders. It syncs data via iCloud. It works with Siri and Shortcuts. It includes widgets for the notification center. It offers a sharing extension. It manages optional notifications. The tool avoids complex project structures. It does not use tags or advanced planning views.

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• Quick command entry. A permanent input field allows you to jot down tasks at any time. This method eliminates intermediate steps. The interface responds to text shortcuts to assign dates or priorities. The action is completed without opening additional screens. Data is saved automatically.
• Organization by dragging. Tasks are reorganized with drag and drop gestures. This system directly modifies the visual order. An item's position determines its attention sequence. It requires no context menus or sorting settings. The change is immediate and reversible.
• Calendar integration. The app displays system calendar events alongside tasks. This unified view presents commitments and personal actions in a single list. Events are imported automatically. It is not possible to edit them within the app. The visualization helps plan available time.
• Postpone tasks. A function allows moving a task to a specific future date. The item disappears from the current view until the selected day. The process uses predefined or custom date pickers. The task retains all its original information. The reminder will reappear automatically.
• Recurring tasks. It is possible to configure reminders that regenerate periodically. The recurrence follows daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly patterns. Each repetition creates a new independent instance. The configuration handles exceptions and end dates. This function automates routine reminders.
• Notification Center widgets. Interactive widgets show pending tasks directly on the home screen. The widgets offer quick access to the main list. They allow marking tasks as complete without opening the app. They are configurable in different sizes. They update their information in real time.
• Support for Siri and Shortcuts. The app accepts voice commands through Siri to create tasks. Apple's Shortcuts allow automating workflows involving the app. These integrations work on compatible Apple devices. They require no complex setup. They extend functionality beyond the main interface.
• iCloud sync. All data is synced between iOS devices via iCloud. Synchronization is bidirectional and nearly instantaneous. It maintains list consistency on iPhone and iPad. It operates in the background without user intervention. It uses the Apple ID account for authentication.
• Sharing extension. From other apps, you can send text or links directly to the app. The extension appears in the system share sheet. The sent content becomes a new task. It includes the source as a reference. It streamlines capturing information found on the web or in emails.
• Optional notifications. The alert system can be activated or deactivated per task. Notifications are scheduled for specific dates and times. They appear on the lock screen and in notification center. Their sound and style follow the general system settings. They are independent of Calendar reminders.
• Focus on the current day. The main screen prioritizes tasks assigned for the current date. Tasks from future days remain hidden until their corresponding date. This design reduces visual clutter. It encourages concentration on immediate goals. It is complemented by the postpone function to manage workflow.
• Formatted text commands. When writing a task, certain keywords trigger automatic functions. For example, "tomorrow" assigns the next day's date. This parsing interprets user intent. It speeds up the creation of tasks with metadata. The command list is documented within the app.
• Completion marking. Completing a task moves it to a history list. This archive keeps all finished items. The action of marking as complete is reversible. The history list can be consulted for reference. It has no storage capacity limits.
• Dark mode interface. The app automatically adopts the system's light or dark theme. The color palette adjusts to ensure readability. All graphic elements support both modes. The transition between modes is immediate. It complies with visual accessibility guidelines.
• In-app task search. A search field filters the list by text contained in the tasks. The operation runs in real-time as you type. It finds matches in task titles or notes. It includes results from current and historical tasks. The functionality helps locate specific information quickly.

The app was developed as a personal project. Its creation began in the year 2022. The public launch on the App Store occurred in 2024. The main developer is an independent programmer. The application is written in the Swift programming language. It uses the SwiftUI framework for the user interface.

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