Get Things Done
The top of this page is the full GTD app (100% local-first). Below you’ll find a short guide, shortcuts, and privacy notes—so the tool is usable immediately, but still has helpful documentation.
Daily (2–5 min)
Weekly (10–20 min)
This tool stores data locally in your browser (IndexedDB). No account, no server sync, and nothing is uploaded by default.
To wipe local data, clear this site’s storage in your browser settings (Site data / Local storage / IndexedDB). Use this if you want a clean slate.
This is a lightweight implementation of GTD for real work. It’s optimized for quick capture, clean triage, and fast retrieval without distractions.
Capture in seconds
Add tasks quickly, then sort them later. Use tags inline to avoid extra clicks.
Triage to the right list
Move items from Inbox into Next, Waiting, Someday, or Agendas so your day stays focused.
Filter by people & context
Track who you’re waiting on and what you can do in a specific context (home, office, phone).
Solo builder
Keep #projects tagged and store only the next step in Next. Example: Draft landing hero #marketing @@laptop ~30min.
Team lead
Track follow-ups in Waiting: Waiting for @Sarah on #design. Use Agendas for 1:1 topics per person.
Student
Break assignments into next actions: Outline essay #history ~45min and tag context like @@library.
Freelancer / client work
Use projects per client: #client-acme. Keep meeting notes as agenda items: @Acme next call: scope + timeline.
Copy/paste examples
Your tasks live in your browser (IndexedDB). Use the Settings screen inside the tool to export JSON as a backup, or import it to restore on the same device/browser profile.
Recommended backup routine
Everything is stored locally in your browser via IndexedDB. This keeps the tool fast, private, and usable without an account.
Stored locally
Not stored
Does this sync across devices?
Not by default. This tool is local-first, so it stays fast and private. If you want a manual backup workflow, export JSON from Settings and import it on another device.
Is my data sent to Softaims?
No. Your tasks are stored locally in your browser (IndexedDB). Nothing is uploaded by default.
How do I back up my tasks?
Open Settings inside the tool and use Export JSON. Save the file to your drive. To restore, use Import JSON on the same browser profile or another device.
Why did my tasks disappear?
Most of the time this happens after clearing site data, using private/incognito mode, switching browser profiles, or using a different device. If you exported a backup, you can restore via Import JSON.
Does incognito/private mode keep my tasks?
Usually no. Many browsers clear site storage when you close an incognito session. Use a regular window for persistent storage.
What’s the best daily routine?
Capture into Inbox during the day, then do a quick evening (or mid-day) triage into Next/Waiting/Someday/Agendas. Keep Next small and concrete.
What’s a good weekly review checklist?
Empty Inbox, review Waiting (follow-ups), prune Someday, scan Agendas, and ensure each active project has at least one Next action.
How should I write a “Next action”?
Use a visible verb and a concrete outcome, like “Email @Ali about #pricing page” or “Draft outline for #podcast episode”. If it has multiple steps, tag it to a project and store only the next step in Next.
Which tags does this tool support?
Use inline tags like @person, #project, @@context, ~time, and !energy to make sorting and filtering faster.