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A free, offline-first GTD to-do app for desktop and mobile that needs no account and can sync through your own storage.

Open-source alternative to:TodoistTickTickOmniFocus

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What is it?

Mindwtr is a to-do app built around the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. It walks you through capturing tasks and ideas into an Inbox, breaking projects into next actions, tracking items you are waiting on, keeping Someday/Maybe ideas, and running a guided weekly review. The app works offline and does not require an account.

It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPad and Android, and data stays on your device by default. Sync is optional and can use iCloud, Dropbox, a shared folder, WebDAV, or a self-hosted server. Tasks can also be imported from Todoist, TickTick and OmniFocus.

The project also offers a local API and an MCP server for connecting other tools, and AI assistance is off by default and can be enabled by the user.

Key features

  • 01Inbox capture from desktop shortcuts, phone widgets and share sheets.
  • 02Full GTD workflow with projects, next actions, Waiting For and Someday/Maybe lists.
  • 03Guided weekly review and a Focus view filtered by context.
  • 04Works offline with no account required.
  • 05Optional sync via iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, a shared folder or your own server.
  • 06Import from Todoist, TickTick and OmniFocus.

Use cases

  • Someone who wants to adopt the GTD method without first studying it.
  • Keeping personal tasks private on your own devices without a cloud account.
  • Moving existing to-do lists from Todoist or TickTick into a GTD-based workflow.
  • Developers who want to script or integrate their task list via a local API or MCP server.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install on macOS with Homebrew

    brew install --cask mindwtr
  2. 2

    Install on Windows with WinGet

    winget install dongdongbh.Mindwtr
  3. 3

    Install on Linux with Flatpak

    flatpak install flathub tech.dongdongbh.mindwtr
  4. 4

    On Android or iOS, install from the app store listed in the README

Things to know

  • Licensed under AGPL-3.0, a copyleft license that requires derivative works to be shared under the same terms.
  • Windows builds are awaiting a code signing certificate, as the README notes the certificate is still pending issuance.

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Topics

#gtd#todo-app#task-management#productivity#offline-first#cross-platform#personal-agent#adhd#getting-things-done#gtd-applications

FAQ

What is Mindwtr?
A free, offline-first GTD to-do app for desktop and mobile that needs no account and can sync through your own storage. Mindwtr is a to-do app built around the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. It walks you through capturing tasks and ideas into an Inbox, breaking projects into next actions, tracking items you are waiting on, keeping Someday/Maybe ideas, and running a guided weekly review. The app works offline and does not require an account.
Is Mindwtr free to use? What license does it have?
Mindwtr is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Mindwtr still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Mindwtr was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use Mindwtr for?
Someone who wants to adopt the GTD method without first studying it. Keeping personal tasks private on your own devices without a cloud account. Moving existing to-do lists from Todoist or TickTick into a GTD-based workflow. Developers who want to script or integrate their task list via a local API or MCP server.
How do I install Mindwtr?
Install on macOS with Homebrew: brew install --cask mindwtr Install on Windows with WinGet: winget install dongdongbh.Mindwtr Install on Linux with Flatpak: flatpak install flathub tech.dongdongbh.mindwtr On Android or iOS, install from the app store listed in the README
Where can I get Mindwtr?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/dongdongbh/Mindwtr

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