Mindwtr (pronounced "mind water") is a free, open-source task manager and to-do list built for Getting Things Done (GTD).
It is local-first and privacy-first by default. No account required. No cloud dependency. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to sync, export, or back it up.
Use Mindwtr as an offline task list for your whole life: capture inbox items, clarify next actions, organize projects, and review what matters without giving a company your personal task data.
KEY FEATURES:
- GTD task manager: Inbox, Next, Waiting, Someday, Projects, Areas, and Contexts map directly to the Getting Things Done workflow.
- To-do list and offline task list: Works without an internet connection, with fast local storage on your device.
- Kanban board: Visualize work with board view and drag-and-drop task flow.
- Projects and Areas: Keep complex goals organized without turning every task into a calendar event.
- Review workflow: Daily and weekly review tools help you keep commitments current.
- Optional sync and backup: You decide if and where data syncs.
- Open source: Transparent code, no account lock-in, and no subscription required.
PRIVACY BY DESIGN:
- No account required.
- No cloud dependency.
- Your data stays on your device.
- Mindwtr does not sell your task data.
Whether you are a GTD veteran, building a private to-do list, or looking for an offline task manager with kanban board support, Mindwtr helps you reach mind like water.
By default this app only shows the task being worked on instead of everything at once! This is amazing for not getting distracted by massive todo lists.Takes some diligence at first to sort and label tasks. (it includes some tools to help prioritize)Also, this is local-only by default, with option to turn on iCloud and other syncs.Simple without all the extra junk no one actually uses. And no garbage AI!
It’s a real GTD app!
MichaelP67
I’m really encouraged by this REAL ‘Getting Things Done’ methodology app. It gets so many things right that other productivity apps attempt (but fall short). Mindwtr is fully featured and does not sit behind a paywall. It’s well designed and offers a solid experience on launch. I’ve already donated to the dev and expect great things for this tool in the future.
- Sync and backups preserve people/assignee data more reliably, with fixes for duplicate people loops and safer project deletes.
- Quick capture, project screens, and calendar planning are smoother with better keyboard handling, accessibility, and refresh behavior.
- Large task lists, Markdown links, recurrence, and storage edge cases are steadier.
Version 1.0.0
The developer, Dongda Li, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More