About Tasks
Tasks is a simple, offline to-do list with priorities. Add tasks, mark them done, set a high/medium/low priority, and let the list sort itself. Everything is stored in your browser's IndexedDB so it works without an internet connection and without an account. There's no cloud sync, no team-sharing and no inbox-zero gamification — just a fast list that respects your time and your data.
- No uploads
- Browser-only
- Works offline
- 100% free
How it works
- 1
Add a task
Type the task and press Enter, or pick a priority (H/M/L) first then add.
- 2
Check off as you go
Tap the checkbox to mark a task done. Completed items move to the bottom (or hide, depending on your filter).
- 3
Filter and clean up
Toggle 'show completed' off to declutter, or use 'clear completed' to remove finished items in one click.
When a lightweight list beats a full project app
Most task managers are built for projects: assignees, due dates, dependencies, labels, boards, integrations. That power is overhead when all you actually need is to remember to buy milk, return a call, and ship a thing today. A plain local list wins precisely because it does less — you open it, type, check off, done, with no setup and no learning curve. For a personal daily 'what am I doing right now', the heavyweight app's structure is friction, not help.
This list keeps that minimalism on purpose: items, priorities, and a checkbox. It's the right tool for personal day-to-day capture and for anyone who's bounced off feature-heavy apps because maintaining the system became its own chore. The honest flip side is that minimalism is a ceiling, not just a floor — there's a point where you genuinely outgrow a flat list.
The local-only trade-off, stated plainly
- Stored in your browser on this device — no account, nothing uploaded, nothing tracked. Your to-dos are yours alone.
- The flip side: no sync. The list you build on your laptop won't appear on your phone, and clearing browser data clears the list.
- No sharing or assigning — this is a personal list, not a team board. Two people can't collaborate on it.
- If you need cross-device or shared lists, that's the signal to use a dedicated app; if you need private, instant, single-device capture, this is lighter than any of them.
Using priorities without overthinking them
Priorities help only if you keep them honest. The classic failure is marking everything high — when every item is urgent, the field is noise and you're back to a flat list. Reserve high for the genuine must-happen-today items, leave the rest at normal, and let the list sort your attention. Three real priorities beat ten fake ones.
A practical rhythm: keep the list short and current. A to-do list that accumulates 80 stale items becomes a guilt museum you stop opening. Clear the done items, delete what no longer matters, and treat the list as today's plan rather than a permanent archive of every intention you've ever had. For focused execution once you've picked a task, run a session with the Pomodoro Timer, and keep reference notes alongside in Notes.
Frequently asked questions about Tasks
Where is my task list stored?
In your browser's IndexedDB — a local database scoped to this browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded to a server and there's no account system. If you clear your browser's site data, the list will be wiped, so consider exporting periodically for any tasks you'd hate to lose.
Can I sync between my phone and my laptop?
No — there is no cloud sync by design (it keeps the tool free, private, and operating-cost-free). Each browser has its own task list. For cross-device sync use a dedicated cloud to-do app; for single-device use this tool stays out of your way.
Are there due dates or reminders?
This is intentionally a lightweight 'capture and check off' tool — no due dates, no recurring tasks, no notifications. For more powerful task management with reminders, pair it with the Pomodoro Timer for time-boxed sessions, or use a dedicated project tool.
Privacy, offline use, browser support, and pricing questions are answered on the site-wide FAQ.