Dave Plummer, the developer behind the original Windows NT 4.0 Task Manager, has launched TMOG (Task Manager OG). This new application extends its functionality beyond modern Windows 11 systems to include native support for macOS and Linux.
The development of TMOG involved feeding a 107-page specification to Claude Code, an AI assistant. The initial versions of the application were generated in approximately four and a half hours.
Plummer developed TMOG while spending time at a hospital during his son's medical procedures. He utilized a MacBook Air M5 for the coding process.
Key features of TMOG include the ability to animate all elements at 60 Hz, an improvement over the typical once-per-second refresh rate. The application also offers various visual customization options, including retro-themed presets.
The latest beta version available for TMOG across all supported platforms is 0.1.1. User feedback on social media indicates both positive responses regarding responsiveness and capabilities, as well as some reported flaws that Plummer is addressing.
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Dave Plummer, the original developer of Windows Task Manager, has released TMOG (Task Manager OG), a new version that runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This application was developed using Claude Code based on a 107-page specification, offering visual customizations and 60 Hz animation.