Product direction
Roadmap
See what is already shipping in OtterStat and what is planned for deeper Mac monitoring.
Completed
In Progress
Planned
Q4
Q4 2025
Foundation Release
Q4 2025
Foundation Release
Core Monitoring
CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network monitoring in menu bar
Apple Silicon Support
Per-core monitoring with P-core and E-core breakdown
Dedicated Popovers
Individual detailed views for each metric
Compact Mode
Two-line display mode for menu bar
Battery Health
Battery cycle count, health, and charging status
Top Processes
Top processes by CPU and memory usage
Threshold Alerts
Configurable alerts for high CPU, low memory, etc.
Automatic Updates
Seamless updates via Sparkle framework
Q1
Q1 2026
Hardware Deep Dive
Q1 2026
Hardware Deep Dive
GPU Monitoring
GPU usage, temperature, and clock speed for Apple Silicon
CPU Temperature
Real CPU temperature via SMC/IOKit sensors with optional privileged helper
Battery Saver Mode
Adaptive refresh rate on battery to reduce energy usage
Historical Data & Charts
SQLite-backed history with 1h/24h/7d/30d time range selectors in every popover
Menu Bar Display Modes
Text Only, Graph Only, Text + Graph, Bar, and Graph + Label modes for every metric
Fan Speed Monitoring
Monitor fan speeds when available
Q2
Q2 2026
Customization & UX
Q2 2026
Customization & UX
Custom Themes
Customizable colors and appearance
Keyboard Shortcuts
Quick access shortcuts for power users
Export & Reports
Export metrics data to CSV/JSON
Q3
Q3 2026
Platform Expansion
Q3 2026
Platform Expansion
Mac App Store
Sandboxed version available on the App Store
macOS Widgets
Desktop widgets for quick glance
Siri Shortcuts
Automation integration with Shortcuts app
Multi-Mac Sync
Sync settings across multiple Macs via iCloud
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