What's New

• 🔍 Search - Find your tasks quickly

• 🧭 Sidebar - New shortcut & smoother animation

• 💬 Support - Chat with us without leaving Offlight

• 🐛 Task creation bug fix

🔍 Search

You can now quickly find the tasks you're looking for.

How to open

• Press / key

• Click the search button in the sidebar

What you can search

• Task title

• Email body (for tasks created from emails)

• Task notes

Search result preview

• When matched in email body or notes, shows where it was found

• Search terms are highlighted in yellow

Recent searches

• Your search keywords are automatically saved (up to 5)

• Quickly select from recent searches when you open the search panel

💡 Thanks to Alex for suggesting the search feature!

🧭 Sidebar Improvements

New shortcut

• Press \ to toggle the sidebar

Animation improvements

• Fixed awkward icon movements when opening/closing the sidebar

• Now opens and closes much more smoothly

💬 Support Service Improvements

We've switched from ChannelTalk to Featurebase.

• Chat without leaving Offlight: No more new windows - chat directly within the app

• Reply in-app: When you get a response, view and reply right inside Offlight

• AI + Live support: Our AI trained on Offlight guides answers first, and connects you to me directly when needed

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where pressing Enter didn't select @commands in the task creation form

💡 Thanks to Taewook Kim for reporting this bug!

🚀 Coming Next

All-day tasks

• Plan tasks for a specific date, not a specific time

Quick List filter

• Select a List from the sidebar to instantly see only tasks in that List

💬 We'd love to hear from you

We're committed to building features that you actually need.

• Have a feature request? Let us know in the comments or via Featurebase

• Your feedback on this update would be incredibly helpful 🙏

📌 Summary

• Manual Mode: A mode to manage schedules directly without Auto Planning is back.

• Sync Status Indicator: Check in real-time if your data is saved (Synced/Offline).

• Calendar Height Settings: Adjust the height of calendar slots (Medium/High).

• 'C' Shortcut Improved: Creates an event at the current time on today, regardless of which date you are viewing.

• Create & Play: Create a task and start the timer immediately (Shift + Enter).

• Bug Fixes: Improvements in sync stability, sequential playback errors, UI refinements, and more.

🎯 The Return of Manual Mode

Why did we bring it back?

Actually, Manual Mode is similar to the manual planning feature that existed in the early days of OFFLIGHT. It disappeared with the introduction of Auto Planning, but it has been reborn based on feedback from many users.

Pain points of the existing Auto Planning:

"It pulls in all empty schedules regardless of what I want."

"Work has context, but it just arranges everything forcibly, so I stopped creating tasks in OFFLIGHT."

Now, you can turn off Auto Planning and manage your schedule entirely manually.

⚡ Advantages of Manual Mode

Auto Planning performs complex calculations to determine the optimal schedule. This process naturally led to some sluggish behavior. In Manual Mode, these calculations are removed, making the product run much faster and smoother.

How to enable Manual Mode:

Settings > Auto Planning > Toggle OFF

The moment you turn it off:

• Auto-arranged sessions (dotted lines) will be deleted.

• Manually set Time Blocks and Schedule After settings are maintained.

• The Timeline tab changes to a Todo tab.

Manual Mode UX: Scheduled vs. Unscheduled

Conditions for a task to appear in 'Scheduled':

• If a Time Block is created (Time assigned on the calendar).

• If 'Schedule After' is set (Date assigned only).

• If neither exists: → Appears in Unscheduled.

If a task has both a Time Block + Schedule After:

• It is grouped based on the Time Block.

• Example: Even if 'Schedule After' is set to Friday, if the Time Block is set for today, it appears in Today.

Scheduled Sorting Rules

Within the same date group:

1. Tasks with Time Blocks come first (sorted by start time).

2. Date-only tasks come next.

3. Tasks with Time Blocks display a 🔒 icon and the start time (e.g., 09:00) as a label.

How to Move Tasks

🔄 Sync Status Indicator

"Is it saved? Is it not?"

OFFLIGHT was built to use local memory for fast client response speeds. However, in unstable network environments, or if the page was refreshed before synchronization was complete, data could be lost, or edits reverted.

"I edited it, but is it saved?"

"Is it safe to refresh?"

"Will it show up on my other devices immediately?"

Now, you can check the status in real-time at the top right of the screen.

Status Meanings

This applies to calendar event edits as well. Whether it's a task or a calendar entry, ensure the status is Synced for safety.

📏 Calendar Slot Height Settings

Why did we make this?

Users view the calendar in various environments:

• Large Monitor: "One slot is too narrow; I can't see the content."

• Laptop: "It's just right."

Now you can adjust the height in Settings > Calendar.

⚡ Quick Event Creation ('C' Shortcut)

Improvements

Pressing the C key on the calendar now creates an event at the current time.

Previous Issue:

• If you were viewing a different date, the event was created on that date.

• You had to hunt for where the event was created.

Now:

• Pressing C automatically jumps to Today + Current Time.

• The event is created right in front of your eyes.

🎮 Create & Play Button

Why did we make this?

There was a frequent pattern of creating a task and starting it immediately:

1. Create Task

2. Click Play Button

Now you can do it all at once.

How to use

• Mouse: Click the ▼ next to the Create button → Select "Create & Play".

• Keyboard:

  • Enter → Create only.

  • Shift + Enter → Create + Start immediately.

When using Create + Play, the calendar automatically scrolls to the current time. Even if you are viewing a different date, it moves to Today.

🐛 Bug Fixes

Cache Synchronization Stabilization

• Fixed an issue where deleted tasks would momentarily reappear and then vanish.

• Fixed an issue where edited content would revert briefly before applying.

• Fixed an issue where tasks would jump between different locations.

Lane UI Improvements

• Lane open/close states are now maintained after a refresh.

• Fixed an issue where the "Create Task" button at the top of a lane overlapped with other elements, making it hard to click.

• Fixed a scrolling issue where selected tasks were hidden behind the Sticky Header.

Input UI Improvements

• Fixed an issue where keyboard arrow keys didn't work when entering dates for 'Schedule After' or 'Deadline'.

• Dates can now be selected using only the keyboard without mouse clicks.

Sequential Playback Fixes

• Scenario: Task A Create+Play → Task B Create+Play.

• Previously: Both A and B appeared to be playing simultaneously. 😱

• Now: A automatically pauses, and only B plays. ✅

Session Save Logic Change

• Previously: Playback under 5 mins → Not recorded.

• Now: Playback under 10 seconds → Not recorded.

• Sessions are only deleted if you "accidentally clicked and turned it off immediately." Short tasks are now recorded in history.

Other Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Auto Planning would run when moving sessions in Manual Mode.

• Fixed an issue where scroll position became misaligned after changing Calendar Height settings.

• Fixed an issue where the task card quick menu was always visible (now only visible on hover).

• Fixed an issue where content wasn't saved in the task creation popover (now saves even if you press ESC).

TMI: Today (US time) is my birthday! haha.

I am genuinely happy to be able to deliver these long-awaited improvements on my birthday. :)

Special Thanks to Alex for sharing user feedback with me :)

Just Added Task Duplicate feature. CMD or CTRL + D or use quick action from drop down or right click from calendar events.

Subject: Regarding the late status update for OFFLIGHT

There has been a long silence regarding OFFLIGHT updates. I am truly sorry for that. The formal OFFLIGHT product team no longer exists; it is just me now. From here on out, I will be operating as a solo developer.

It took me some time to recover from the setback. I needed time to reflect on whether I could continue down this path. Although I am not 100% certain yet, I have decided to start small by fixing the critical bugs that were previously neglected.

To be honest, ever since the AI boom in the productivity sector began, I focused too much on new technical features and stopped listening to what users were actually asking for. I realize this might be too late, but I want to start listening to users again—like rising from the ashes.

Thanks again, Dan

Enhancements to OFFY User Interface and Functionality

Overview

This pull request includes several significant updates to the OFFY application based on user feedback and usability studies. Key changes include:

• UI Adjustments: The OFFY task lane has been moved back to the left side of the interface, allowing users to focus on navigating tasks more effectively.

• Task Detail Display: When a task is opened, its details now appear in the central area of the screen, providing a more focused view for users.
  

  

  
  

• Voice Input Features: Users can now utilize voice commands to interact with OFFY, including summarizing emails and creating tasks. The short cut is "ctrl + shift” it is super easy to use :)
  

  

• Email Reply Functionality: Users can draft and send replies to emails using AI assistance, streamlining communication.
  

  

• Event Creation: Users can quickly create events using voice commands, enhancing scheduling efficiency.
  

  

• Memory Feature: OFFY can now memorize user preferences and information, allowing for a more personalized experience.
  

  

• Future Plans: Consideration for an inbox feature to manage incoming tasks and notifications more effectively.

🚀 What’s New

• OFFLIGHT now has a built-in AI assistant: OFFY is here!

• Invite your friends and get $10 credit each with our new referral program

⚡ Performance & Fixes

🤖 Meet OFFY – Our New AI Assistant

We’ve taken the first step toward a more AI-centered OFFLIGHT experience.
OFFY is now integrated and ready to help you:

• Chat naturally with OFFY
  Ask questions, get suggestions, and talk like you would with ChatGPT.

• Brainstorm ideas and get task suggestions
  Share your ideas and let OFFY turn them into actionable tasks.

• Create tasks directly from email
  Turn messages into to-dos with just one click.

The Backlog has also moved to the center lane for easier navigation.
Use Tab and Shift + Tab to move between Timeline and Backlog smoothly.

💸 Invite & Earn: Referral Program is Live!

Our new Refer & Earn program lets you and your friends enjoy OFFLIGHT together — and get rewarded.

• Give $10, Get $10
  When someone signs up with your referral link and starts a free trial,
  both of you will receive $10 in credit.

• No payment required
  You’ll get the reward even if your friend doesn’t subscribe to a paid plan.

• Invite via link or email
  Copy your referral link or enter their email to send a direct invite.

How to access the referral page:

• Click the gift icon in the Task Controller

• Or go to Settings → Refer and Earn

💬 Behind the Scenes

It’s been a while since we last shared an update.
We’ve been quietly building behind the scenes — like a craftsman obsessing over every detail — to deliver a truly 10X experience. Now that the foundation is ready, we’ll be shipping improvements more frequently and sharing updates with you on a regular basis.

We’re excited to hear your feedback. Let’s build something amazing together. 🙏

Over the past two months, we’ve been working hard on stabilizing and speeding up our service. One big challenge was the laggy experience when using mouse Drag & Drop or opening task and event popovers, especially when your calendar was packed with events. We’re happy to say that all these issues are now resolved! We’re confident you’ll notice just how smooth things have become.

⭐This Week's Highlights

Major performance optimizations,
including mouse Drag & Drop improvements

The final hurdle in our optimization journey was tackling the lag when handling lots of calendar events, tasks, or lists. Now, Drag & Drop and other interactions are much more responsive. Instead of just reading about it, we recommend you watch the video and experience the improved performance in OFFLIGHT yourself!

⬆️ Check out this demo video to see how smoothly the calendar performs, even with tons of events 😎

Here’s what’s improved:

• Creating events by dragging in the calendar is now much faster.

• Double-clicking to create events in the calendar is quicker.

• Dragging events or tasks to move them is smoother.

• Popover windows for tasks and calendar events now open faster.

• Editing event names no longer lags – it’s lightning-fast now!

💎 Hidden Gems

Mobile Version 0.2.2 Improvements 📱

We’ve also made significant updates to the mobile version with the 0.2.1 and 0.2.2 releases.

• Tasks in the inbox now appear in the most recent order at the top.

• Newly created tasks in the inbox will be added to the top of the list.

• Fixed a visual issue where the loading animation overlapped the page during a refresh, and updated the design.

• Improved calendar navigation for Planning and Deadline custom date settings – now you can swipe by month!

👉 Download for iOS
👉 Download for Android

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where switching between all-day events and regular events wasn’t working.

• Resolved a problem where dragging to change times wasn’t possible when Google Calendar sync was disabled.

• Fixed color-related bugs in the time-blocking task popover.

• Resolved an issue where dragging or adjusting the end time of an event failed if the popover was open.

• Fixed a bug where clicking on linked tasks in mobile opened the page in-app incorrectly.

• Fixed a bug where ✅ wasn’t showing in the calendar when a task was completed on mobile.

• Fixed an issue where the desktop app wouldn’t open in Windows environments.

• Resolved an issue where using the command bar in the desktop app to set up Planning or lists didn’t allow for clickable selection.

📢 Announcement

As we announced on December 5, OFFLIGHT will transition to a paid service starting December 17 at 12:00 AM KST.

1. No need to worry about an abrupt change! From December 17 onward, you can start a 2-week free trial of the Pro Plan whenever you’re ready by clicking “Start Free Trial.” (No credit card is required!)

2. Existing users will receive an exclusive Early Bird discount of 20% off the Pro Plan subscription.

3. A free version with limited features and usage will not be available after the transition.

4. The Believer Plan, our most affordable option, will be available for purchase until December 16 at midnight – subscribe now to lock in the lowest price!

For more details, check out our announcement here 🙂

💬 Behind the Scenes

The initial specs for Dynamic Planning are ready, and we’ve set up a “Launch Pad” environment where our Makers can start testing it internally. Starting next week, we’ll dive into the development of this exciting feature.

Once we have the minimum functionality ready, we plan to invite our subscribed users to join the testing phase and provide feedback before the official launch. While we’re still in the early stages, we can’t wait to share more details soon. Stay tuned for exciting updates! 🫡

💞 Special Tanks

Genie117, mithil1219, eszenyig, JigneshParmar, SuryadiLaij, Sushree, 김정동, KribitzSven, jon.highmu, pastorluisyanez, binna.kim, BrianKang, yjchoi, jchang070731, Mithil, 김태욱, Havish, kasey13ch, snow.kwon, andry, gabe, jin, 0214leedasol, jchang070731, 김영호, kimyoon21, TommyGiesbrecht, 오윤재, 김태규, 이혜환, 유병찬, sungwon.kang, minje.study, noble781, lucio.penso

Thank you to everyone who shared your valuable feedback with us. Your support has made this year truly meaningful. Let’s finish December strong, and we’ll see you in the new year with even better experiences 🙂

Dear OFFLIGHT Users,

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported and cherished OFFLIGHT.

Since the launch of our first closed beta on July 24, 2023, OFFLIGHT has been continuously evolving for over 500 days, offering all features for free while actively incorporating your valuable feedback. Starting as a simple to-do list with integrations for Slack, Notion, and Gmail, OFFLIGHT has grown into a comprehensive productivity tool. It now offers advanced features such as calendar management, customizable shortcuts, mobile and desktop apps, and a global command bar, along with significant improvements in stability and performance.

Throughout this journey, one of the most frequently asked questions from our users has been, "How much does OFFLIGHT cost?" Until now, we’ve only offered the Believer Plan, as our primary focus has been on perfecting the product's core functionalities and meeting user needs, leaving pricing decisions for a later stage.

We are now excited to announce the introduction of OFFLIGHT’s official subscription plans, marking the next step in our mission to provide a more sustainable and advanced service. Rest assured, this move is not solely about revenue generation—it’s about ensuring the resources and energy necessary to deliver world-class productivity experiences to our users.

Subscription Plan Details

Launch Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 00:00 KST

• What time is it in my time zone? 🌎

Plans Available:

• Pro Plan (Monthly Subscription): $12/month

• Pro Plan (Annual Subscription): $9/month (33% discount)

Benefits for Free Users:

• Starting December 17, 2024, 00:00 KST, all free users will receive a two-week free trial of the Pro Plan.

• The trial will only begin when you activate it by clicking the provided button, ensuring you can start it at a time most convenient for you.

Believer Plan Users:

• Existing Believer Plan subscribers can continue using the service without any additional payments.

• Please note that the Believer Plan will only be available for purchase until end of December 16, 2024.

Special Appreciation and Early Bird Discount

To celebrate the launch of our subscription plans, we’re offering an exclusive Early Bird Discount to our loyal users. And the discount will remain valid for the entire duration of your subscription.

• Pro Plan (Monthly Subscription): $9.6/month

• Pro Plan (Annual Subscription): $7.2/month (20% discount)

• Discount Coupon Validity: Until the end of January 31, 2025

At OFFLIGHT, we have always aimed to bring scattered tasks together, help you plan effectively, and manage your time seamlessly through a beautifully designed UX. As we move forward, our focus will be on creating a more integrated and cohesive experience, with Dynamic Planning at its core. This will enable us to respond in real-time to changes in your schedule, evolving into a true pace-maker for your daily life.

We sincerely thank you for being part of our journey so far, and we hope you will continue to accompany us as OFFLIGHT grows into an even more indispensable tool for productivity.

P.S. For existing OFFLIGHT users who have been relying on our service but are facing financial difficulties in subscribing to a paid plan, please feel free to reach out to us. We will do our best to provide support.

Thank you.
The OFFLIGHT Team

FAQ

Q. Will the free version provided so far continue to be available?
A. After the transition to a paid plan, only a 14-day free trial will be offered, after which the service will require a paid subscription. In other words, a free version with limited features or usage will not be available. However, pricing is not fixed, so there is a possibility that more affordable lite versions or free versions with usage limits may be introduced in future updates. However, no specific plans have been finalized yet. We will provide further updates as decisions are made.

With the desktop app, you can now bring up the OFFLIGHT Command Bar and create tasks from any screen—no need to open the app! On mobile, we’ve made task editing smoother by reducing unnecessary screen transitions. Let’s dive into all the updates we’ve made for you this week! 😊

⭐ This Week's Highlights

Global Command Bar (Desktop Only) ⌨️

The Global Command Bar, one of the most requested features, is finally here! Now, you can create tasks directly in OFFLIGHT, even when the app isn’t open.

• Powerful Task Creation: Add a due date, set durations, and connect to your lists—all in one place.(Check out the full guide here)

• Default Shortcut: Cmd (Ctrl) + Shift + Space is ready to go, but you can customize it under Settings > Shortcut.

• Desktop App Exclusive: (Download Desktop app ➕)

Mobile - Smoother Task Editing and Viewing

We’ve made mobile task editing much easier. Now, when you edit a task, it pops up as a bottom sheet instead of taking over the whole screen.

Plus, if you close the editor without saving, you’ll now see a popup asking whether you want to save or discard your changes. No more accidental edits disappearing!

👉 Download for iOS
👉 Download for Android

💎 Hidden Gems

Desktop Version 1.0.6 Updates

New Shortcuts

• CMD + W: Close the app easily with this new shortcut.

• CMD + SHIFT + O: Open OFFLIGHT instantly with this shortcut.(You can customize both shortcuts under Settings > Shortcuts.)

Automatic Updates

We heard you! Previously, updating OFFLIGHT’s desktop app meant downloading the latest version manually from our website. But now, the app automatically updates itself, so you’ll always have the latest features and fixes without any hassle.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where logging in or opening a new window on the desktop app caused an error.

• Fixed a problem with CMD/CTRL + R not refreshing the app.

• Resolved a bug where marking recurring tasks as done didn’t work in the organizing page.

• Fixed an issue where task states were incorrect after deleting connected events.

🎒 Behind the Scenes

We’ve been chatting with many of you recently, learning how you use OFFLIGHT. Some of you carefully plan and adjust time blocks throughout the day, while others focus on reordering overdue tasks without setting time blocks at all.

Both approaches make sense because, in the real world, plans often change—new meetings pop up, unexpected tasks come in, and some tasks take longer than expected. That’s why we’re working on Dynamic Planning—a system designed to embrace and adapt to these realities.

We can’t wait to share more about this exciting direction through a video soon. Stay tuned!

💞 Special Thanks

scw3812, Sunset 082, minje.study, Lee Hyehwan, Candle 853, Yang Sooyoung, easylog365, Ethan Gracer, walihavish, Taegun, josthedude123, maxkim139, 5ddntwhjjt, mithil1219, Dinggul, mygreatventure, Kim Jihyun, Kim Jinho, min0, Dora, Ju-Cheol Jang, Karnan Jag, hyolinkim15—thank you so much for your invaluable feedback. We couldn’t have done it without you! 😊