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Quire Desktop User Guide

Everything you need to install, configure and get the most out of Quire Desktop.

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

  1. Download the app from the download button on the home page
  2. Install by running the setup file
  3. Launch Quire Desktop from your desktop or Start menu
  4. Sign in using the OAuth authorization when prompted

First-Time Setup

When you first launch the app, you'll be taken through a simple setup:

  1. Click “Authorize with Quire” in the welcome window
  2. Sign in to your Quire account in your browser
  3. Allow Quire Desktop to access your account
  4. The app will automatically sync your projects and tasks

✨ Features

🔔Real-Time Notifications

Get instant desktop notifications for:

  • Task assignments
  • Comments on your tasks
  • Due date reminders
  • @mentions

Click any notification to jump directly to that task!

☀️Morning Digest

Start your day right with:

  • Daily summary at your chosen time
  • All tasks due today
  • Both all-day and timed tasks
  • One-click access to Today view

⏰Smart Reminders

  • Due date reminders: 15 min before
  • Overdue notifications: Daily
  • Start date alerts: When to begin
  • Do Not Disturb: Set quiet hours

🖱️System Tray Integration

The app runs quietly in your system tray:

  • ● Green = Connected
  • ● Yellow = Connecting
  • ● Red = Issue

Right-click for quick menu access

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + Shift + Q — Show/hide the app window
  • F5 or Ctrl + R — Refresh the current view
  • Ctrl + Shift + R — Force reload

⚙️ Settings & Customization

Access Settings

Click the gear icon in the tray menu or use the settings option to customize:

Notification Preferences

  • Enable/disable specific notification types
  • Only my tasks: Filter to show only tasks assigned to you
  • Morning digest time: Set when you want your daily summary
  • Lead time: Choose when to get reminders (at time, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour before)
  • Overdue strategy: How often to remind about overdue tasks

Do Not Disturb

Set quiet hours when you don't want to be interrupted:

  • Enable DND mode
  • Set start time (e.g., 10:00 PM)
  • Set end time (e.g., 8:00 AM)

General Settings

  • Start minimized: Launch the app in the system tray
  • Home URL: Set your default Quire workspace
  • Global shortcut: Customize the keyboard shortcut

💡 Tips & Tricks

💡 Quick Task Access
Click any notification to instantly jump to that specific task. The app uses “soft navigation” — no page reloads needed!
🎯 Staying Focused
Use Do Not Disturb during deep work sessions. Customize notification types to reduce distractions.
📊 Morning Routine
Set your morning digest for when you start work to get a complete overview of your day.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Not receiving notifications?

  • Check that notifications are enabled in Settings
  • Ensure Windows notifications are allowed for Quire Desktop
  • Verify you're signed in (green dot in system tray)

App won't connect?

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try “Force Sync” from the tray menu
  • Sign out and sign back in

Notifications not clicking through?

  • Make sure Quire Desktop is your default handler
  • Try closing browser tabs with Quire open
⚠️ Still having issues?
Try Ctrl + Shift + R for a force reload, or restart the app.

🔒 Privacy & Security

  • 🔒 Secure OAuth: We never store your password
  • 🚫 No data collection: Your tasks stay private
  • 💻 Local processing: Notifications are generated on your device
  • 📖 Transparent: Auditable behavior, no hidden tracking

System Requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10 or later
  • Internet: Required for syncing with Quire

Updates

Quire Desktop automatically checks for updates and notifies you when a new version is available. Simply click the update notification to download and install.