Issue No. 001·March 21, 2026·Seoul Edition
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DateDrop

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MacOS menu-bar app for inserting formatted dates into any application.

otherApril 22, 2026
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What It Does

Details

DateDrop allows users to insert perfectly formatted dates and times directly from the macOS menu bar using a hotkey. Users can pick a date, time, and timezone, then insert it into any application without needing to switch windows or use copy-paste functions.

Who It's For

Best fit users

  • MacOS users
  • Developers
Why It Matters

Why this one made the cut

DateDrop improves efficiency by allowing quick insertion of formatted dates across various applications like email, Slack, documents, and code editors. It supports multiple time zones for scheduling meetings internationally.

Differentiator

What makes it different

Pure SwiftUI + AppKit makes DateDrop lightweight with instant launch capabilities, unlike other tools that may use Electron or require background services.

Sources

Where we found it

Sources

GLOBAL · Hacker NewsENApr 22, 2026Visit

First discovered Apr 22, 2026 · Hacker News