Can I use Arch Calendar as a desktop app?

Written By Hun Kim

Last updated 2 months ago

Yes. Arch Calendar is available as a desktop app for Mac, with desktop notifications, a lightweight menu bar view, and simple installation options.

The desktop app gives Arch its own dedicated space on your computer, so it doesn’t get buried under tabs and browser noise.

Desktop notifications (reminders you can act on)

The Mac app includes a notification experience tuned for your daily schedule:

  • Task reminders shortly before a block starts or ends

  • Event reminders for meetings, including a quick jump to the meeting link when available

  • Complete from notification (mark a task done directly from the toast)

  • Snooze options for when you need a few more minutes

You can adjust this anytime in Settings → Notifications (timing, sound vs quiet).

Menu bar view (a quick glance at “now”)

The app also adds a menu bar icon for a lightweight view without opening the full app:

  • See your current task or event and how much time is left

  • If nothing is running, see your next block or confirm you’re done for today

How to install the desktop app (Mac)

You can install the desktop app in two ways:

  1. In Arch Calendar: Settings → Download apps

  2. From the download page: our /download page