Sync assignments when tokens work.
Fetch active courses and upcoming assignments from Canvas with a personal access token.
Open source macOS app | v2.1.0
CourseWatch
A local-first menu bar app for Canvas deadlines, Calendar Feed reminders, and manual coursework dates.
Features
Made for real Canvas access problems.
Use .ics when tokens are blocked.
Paste the Canvas Calendar Feed popup text and let CourseWatch extract the feed URL.
Add deadlines yourself.
Track exams, readings, office hours, club work, or anything Canvas does not expose.
Get reminders before due dates.
CourseWatch schedules macOS notifications 24 hours and 3 hours before deadlines.
Screenshots
App screens with example data.
Setup
Pick the path your school allows.
1
Paste your Canvas link.
Start with your school Canvas URL, such as https://canvas.example.edu.
2
Test API or Calendar Feed.
Use a Canvas token, or switch to Calendar Feed if token creation is blocked.
3
Add external deadlines.
Use the plus button for anything outside Canvas or missing from the feed.
Privacy
No backend. No Canvas password.
Canvas tokens are stored in macOS Keychain.
Calendar Feed links and external deadlines are stored locally on your Mac.
CourseWatch is open source and provided as-is.
Download
Try CourseWatch from GitHub.
Download the macOS app DMG directly from GitHub Releases. This build is ad-hoc signed; if macOS warns, use right-click Open.