# Reminders App is All I Need – The Brooks Review

<https://brooksreview.net/2021/02/reminders-app-is-all-i-need/>

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## What Jamie wrote

I like Brooks thinking on using the right tool for the job.

> I need a bucket not a warehouse with programmable robots.

I think the important two words here are "I need". Knowing what you need in your tools is critical. For me, I do need a programmable robot when it comes to task management and it is why I use OmniFocus. But, I've never found any of the 3rd party apps to work well for me for Mail or Calendars. They just don't perform. I see a lot of people seeking 3rd party apps for core components, and I think for a lot of them the investment doesn't pay off.

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