AppStories Pick a Pair: New Apps We’re Using
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Feb 16, 2026 They run through new apps they are trying, like a minimalist menu-bar calendar, a code-centric editor, and a cross-device snippets manager. They discuss agent-driven coding tools, a project-scoped AI coding app, and terminal/SSH workflows on iPhone and iPad. Short segments highlight shortcuts, automation, and integrations across platforms.
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Minimal Calendar With Practical Depth
- Dot is a minimalist, customizable macOS menu bar calendar that balances design with practical shortcuts.
- It offers month and list views, natural-language event creation, and full-screen alerts to avoid missed events.
Customize Alerts And Menu Display
- Use Dot's customizable menu-bar formats and alert styles to keep your bar concise and never miss events.
- Enable full-screen alerts for unmissable notifications and configure the date display to be minimal.
Agents Plan And Test Before Building
- Federico emphasizes coding agents' ability to research and test approaches before building, which improves one-shot success.
- He uses Claude and CloudCode to automate complex Shortcuts creation by planning and validating steps first.