Chunk - Timeblock your day and focus without the friction | Product Hunt

Chunk, the ultimate time block planner.

The zero-bloat time block planner for macOS, built for focus not friction. Sync your calendars, set fullscreen alerts, and take control of your day.

Requires macOS 12 Monterey or later. 7 days free trial, no credit card required.

Integrated with your favorite calendars

Connect Chunk with the apps you use daily to keep your focus in line with your schedule.

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Apple Calendar

Sync your Apple Calendar events with Chunk.

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Google Calendar

Connect your Google Calendar for a unified view.

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Outlook Calendar

Integrate Outlook to keep work and life in sync.

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Apple Reminders

Import tasks from Apple Reminders into your day.

Talk to your schedule. Claude handles the rest.

Chunk ships a local MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Connect it to Claude Desktop in one click and plan your day in natural language — with your data never leaving your Mac.

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Capabilities

Read scheduleCreate / edit / delete eventsManage to-do listsWork with templatesView external calendars

Runs on your Mac

The MCP server is a local process. Chunk reads and writes directly to your on-device database.

Data never leaves

Nothing is sent to any server beyond what Claude itself processes during your prompt.

One-click connect

Settings → AI Integrations registers the MCP server with Claude Desktop. Disconnect anytime.

Light mode of Chunk the time block planner for macOS
Dark mode of Chunk the time block planner for macOS

Designed with care

Your time, blocked into manageable chunks.

Simple. Minimalistic. Modern. Aesthetic.

Light theme and Dark theme
Whether you prefer a light or dark theme, Chunk has you covered.
No swapping between apps
View all your tasks directly in Chunk so you can stay locked in without toggling windows.
100% Locally Stored
We don't store your task data anywhere. It's all stored locally on your device.

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Getting started

How does it work?

Try Chunk completely free. No credit card, no fuss. Just focus, plan, and thrive.

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Get started for free

Enter your email to receive a 7-day trial license. No credit card needed. Start chunking your day instantly.

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Enjoy full access

For 7 days, experience everything: real-time countdowns, smooth task transitions, smart notifications, and more.

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Lifetime unlock

Grab a one-time lifetime license. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Just a single payment to unlock Chunk permanently.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Have any questions? We're here to help.

Chunk is a menu-bar time-blocking app for macOS. Plan your day as colour-coded blocks, watch a live countdown in your system tray, and get notified as each block starts and ends - all from a panel that slides down from the top-right of your screen.

Yes - you can try Chunk free for 7 days, no credit card required. After the trial, Chunk is a one-time purchase for lifetime access.

Yes. Chunk offers full two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar. Drag to move or resize external events straight from Chunk and the change syncs back to the source calendar. A lock toggle lets you freeze external events as read-only whenever you'd rather avoid accidental edits.

Yes. The Chunk panel floats above every other window - including fullscreen apps - so you never have to break your flow to check your schedule. The tray countdown stays visible too.

Yes. Build reusable day Templates and turn any of them into a Routine that auto-applies on the weekdays you choose. Your recurring structure is ready every morning with no manual setup.

Yes. Chunk ships with an optional local MCP integration that lets Claude read your schedule and create, move, or delete events, tasks, and templates on your behalf. The MCP server runs entirely on your Mac - your schedule never leaves your device.

Yes. Your Apple Reminders lists appear inside Chunk's task sidebar alongside your Chunk lists, so you can drag Reminders items straight onto the timeline to schedule them.

Chunk is a native macOS app for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. There is no Windows, Linux, or mobile version.

All your schedule data lives locally on your Mac. There is no cloud sync and no server dependency - your plan stays private to your device.

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