Why KeyDate?
Born from a daily need.
In my work, I type today's date constantly — in my notes, at the top of my files. The YYYY-MM-DD format became second nature: files sort themselves into chronological order automatically, without any effort.
For years, TextExpander and then Typinator filled that role perfectly. They're excellent apps. Until the day both switched to a subscription model — for something I use that specifically, it was hard to justify the cost.
The idea came naturally: what if I built exactly the tool I need — nothing more? Not a Swiss Army knife. Just the date, instantly, in any application.
I also had another, quieter need: a quick glance at a mini calendar with week numbers. The excellent Dato did that very well. So I figured I'd combine both into one lightweight app.
KeyDate is the result: an app with no subscription, no fluff, that does exactly what it needs to. I hope you enjoy it!
Creator of KeyDate — Paris
