Simple online todo list with local storage. Add, complete, and delete tasks. Your data stays in your browser.
A to-do list is one of the simplest yet most effective productivity tools. Research in cognitive psychology shows that writing tasks down — the 'Zeigarnik effect' — frees your brain from constantly trying to remember them, reducing anxiety and improving focus. Digital to-do lists offer advantages over paper: they're always accessible, easily reorganized, and never run out of space. This browser-based to-do app stores your tasks locally using your browser's localStorage, so they persist between sessions without requiring an account or sending data to any server. It's perfect for quick task capture, daily planning, or managing a simple project checklist. For complex project management, consider dedicated tools — but for most daily task tracking, simplicity wins.
Yes — tasks are stored in your browser's localStorage. They'll persist even after closing the tab, as long as you don't clear your browser data. However, they're specific to this browser and device.
Not directly, since tasks are stored locally. For cross-device sync, you'd need a cloud-based task manager. This tool is designed for quick, private, single-device task tracking.
Start with a verb (Call, Write, Review, Buy). Be specific ('Email John about Q3 report' not 'Email'). Keep tasks actionable — if it takes multiple steps, break it into subtasks.
Productivity experts suggest limiting your daily list to 3-5 important tasks. A longer backlog is fine, but highlight your 'must-do' items. The Ivy Lee method recommends no more than 6 tasks per day.
Both have merits. Paper engages motor memory and has no distractions. Digital lists are searchable, reorderable, and always with you. Many people use both — paper for daily focus, digital for backlogs.