To-Do List
Type a task and press enter. Set a priority or a date if it helps. Everything saves locally — no login, no sync, no subscription.
Why most to-do lists fail
The usual failure is not forgetting tasks — it is a list so long it becomes something you avoid opening. A list of sixty items is not a plan, it is a source of guilt, and the research on this is fairly consistent: unfinished tasks occupy attention (the Zeigarnik effect), but only until a specific plan exists for them. Writing "sort out the car insurance" is a worry; writing "call insurer Tuesday morning" is a task. Keeping today's list short and honest is what makes the difference.
Writing tasks that actually get done
- Start with a verb. "Email Sam about the invoice" is a task. "Invoice" is a topic you will keep skipping past.
- Split anything bigger than an hour. "Redo the website" never gets ticked; "write the About page draft" does.
- Pick three for today. Everything else can wait on the list. Three genuine priorities beats a list of twenty you feel behind on.
- Anything under two minutes, do it now. Writing it down costs more than doing it.
- Review weekly. Delete what no longer matters. A list you never prune stops being trusted, and a list you do not trust stops being used.
Stored on your device, nowhere else
Tasks are kept in your browser's local storage. There is no account, no server and nothing transmitted — which also means no syncing between devices, and clearing your browser data clears the list.
That trade-off is deliberate. A to-do list is a surprisingly personal document, and most free task apps monetise by knowing what is in it. Use copy list if you want to move it somewhere else.
How to use the To-Do List
- Type a task and press enter.
- Add a priority or due date if it helps — both are optional.
- Tick things off as you do them. Use the filters to see just what is left.
- Everything saves in your browser automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is my list saved when I close the page?
Yes, in your browser’s local storage. It will be there next time you open the page in the same browser on the same device.
Does it sync between devices?
No. Syncing would require an account and a server, which this deliberately does not have. Use "copy list" to move tasks across.
Can I set reminders?
No notifications — due dates are shown and overdue items are highlighted, but nothing will interrupt you. For time-critical things, a calendar is the right tool.
How are tasks ordered?
Unfinished first, then by priority, then by due date. Completed tasks sink to the bottom.
Is there a limit on tasks?
No practical limit. Local storage holds several megabytes, which is far more text than any sensible to-do list.
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Last reviewed September 4, 2026. Results are estimates for general information only.