Free, open source, local-only task manager

A calmer to‑do list
for real life.

SimplerToDo is a lightning-fast, keyboard-friendly to-do app with five simple sections, smart tags, and fast reports. Your data stays only on your device, and you can export it anytime to plain text, rich text, Markdown, or JSON.

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No account. No server. No lock-in. You own your data.

Today

Simpler Tasks Lite

3 left

Buy groceries

Review pull request

Call dentist

Finish homepage design

Local-only · Ctrl/⌘+K for Quick Actions Free

Looks great everywhere

Desktop, laptop, tablet, phone.

Simpler Tasks Lite is a web app that adapts beautifully to any screen. Use it in a browser on your desktop, pin it on your phone’s home screen, or keep it open in a narrow sidebar while you work.

Desktop & laptop

Keep all five sections visible while you work, with keyboard shortcuts and fast search.

Tablet

Relaxed, two‑pane layout that’s perfect for reviewing reports or planning your week.

Mobile

Optimized for touch with large tap targets, but still lightning‑fast for typing on the go.

Why SimplerToDo

Everything you need.
Your data stays yours.

Five simple sections

Today, Tomorrow, Next 7 Days, Sometime, and Notes. Type 1.–5. to send tasks straight where they belong.

Open source & transparent

You can inspect the code, verify how data is stored, and fork it for your own workflow. Open source means no black box and no hidden lock-in.

Export in open formats

Export your tasks anytime to plain text, rich text, Markdown, or JSON. Keep a backup, move devices, or use your data in other tools whenever you want.

MUST DO + urgency markers

Keep one MUST DO task pinned at the top, and use ! or !! to mark urgency and keep important work visible.

Private by design

Your data lives in your browser on your device. No account required. No remote database required. No one else owns your task history.

Smart tags for people & places

Use @name for people, #home or #office for locations, and even ::global:: tags. Tap any tag to instantly filter your whole list.

Zero setup, instant start

Open the app and start typing. No signup required. Just you, your tasks, and a clean UI that stays out of the way.

Private by default

Your data is only on your device, and export is always available so you stay in control.

Keyboard‑first & blazing fast

Built for speed in the browser. Use Ctrl/⌘+K to open Quick Actions and keep your hands on the keyboard while you fly through your list.

Data Ownership

Your data. Your formats.
Your control.

Feature	How it works Local only	Why it matters You own it
Storage location	✓	Only on your device
Account required	✓	No sign-up needed
Export options	✓	Text, rich text, Markdown, JSON
Backups	✓	Copy and restore anytime
Lock-in risk	✓	Open formats reduce lock-in
Privacy	✓	No server holds your tasks
Open source	✓	Code is inspectable and forkable
Cost	✓	Free forever

Open Source

Free forever. Open by default.

SimplerToDo is local-first and open source. No subscriptions, no tiers, no forced account.

Free

Free forever. No credit card. No account.

✓ Unlimited tasks
✓ Local-only storage
✓ Five simple sections
✓ Smart tags & search
✓ Export to text / rich text / Markdown / JSON
✓ Backup and restore anytime

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Open Source

Why open source matters

You own it

Transparency and control instead of lock-in.

✓ Inspect how your data is handled
✓ Fork and customize your own version
✓ Keep data portable with open formats
✓ No vendor lock-in
✓ Community-driven improvements

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Your data is only on your device unless you choose to move it. Export anytime to plain text, rich text, Markdown, or JSON. Built with open source tools.

A calmer to‑do listfor real life.