SwordHUD
Support
Free fan project. SwordHUD is an unofficial, free fan project, so there is no purchase or licence key. Support is by email and answered when I can.
First, run the Setup Check
Click the SwordHUD icon in the menu bar and choose Setup Check. It tests Accessibility, Calendar, Reminders, Shortcuts, Music and Spotify, and the global shortcuts, and each line has a button to fix it. Use Copy report and paste it into your email if something is still wrong.
Shortcuts
| Keys | Does |
|---|---|
| Control-Option-Command-H | Show or hide the readouts |
| Control-Option-Command-M | Open the menu |
| Control-Option-Command-Space | Command bar |
| Control-Option-Command-X | Hide or show every widget |
If another app already uses a shortcut, the Setup Check says so. The menu bar icon always works.
Window layouts or paste do nothing
These need Accessibility. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility and switch SwordHUD on, or use the Setup Check button.
Quests are empty
Allow Calendar and Reminders when macOS asks, or use the Setup Check. Quests show events in the next day and a half and reminders that are due.
Actions show no Shortcuts
Actions run Shortcuts you have made in the Shortcuts app. Create one there, then reopen the Actions panel.
The widgets are in my way
Press Control-Option-Command-X to hide every widget. Hide single widgets from the menu, or set the HUD to hide itself when idle.