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Windows veteran's vibe-coded Task Manager now also runs on Mac and Linux — downloadable app is the result of a 107-page spec fed to Claude Code

Legendary Windows developer Dave Plummer has been busy finessing his revamped Task Manager, now dubbed TMOG.

Windows veteran's vibe-coded Task Manager now also runs on Mac and Linux — downloadable app is the result of a 107-page spec fed to Claude Code

Legendary Windows developer Dave W. Plummer has updated his revamped Task Manager, now dubbed TMOG (Task Manager OG), which runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. TMOG was "vibe coded" by feeding Claude an extensive 107-page specification.

Developed during a hospital stay for his son's emergency appendectomy, TMOG features a more responsive design, animating everything at a smooth 60 Hz instead of the standard once per second. The app also offers extensive customization options and several retro-themed presets.

Although there are still some minor issues to iron out, TMOG's beta version 0.1.1 has been well-received for its responsiveness and capabilities, available on all supported platforms.

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