Our Mission

Our mission is simple: help you protect attention and make the next right move. Modern knowledge work is full of shifting priorities and constant interruptions. When the list becomes heavy, you stop using it. Today’s Tasks removes drag so your list stays light and actionable. Capture a task, choose a lane, and move on—no accounts, syncing headaches, or complex setup required.

0s
account creation frictionless

3
priorities: High / Today / General

100%
local by default privacy-first

Who I Am & How This Started

Hi — I'm Hill. I'm an independent developer based in Hong Kong, and Today's Tasks is a project I built for myself first. After cycling through Notion, Todoist, Asana, and Trello over the years, I kept ending up in the same place: the tool was capable enough to manage anything, which meant I spent more time configuring it than doing the work it was supposed to enable.

One evening in late 2024 I sat down to answer a single question: could a daily to-do list load instantly, require no account, and still feel reliable enough to run a real workday? The first version was a single HTML file with one input and three lists. Friends started using the prototype; the checklist survived real deadlines; people asked me to share it. So I cleaned up the edges without losing the speed that made it useful.

The site you're reading is the public version of that project — the app itself, plus a small set of articles about the habits the three-lane model is designed around. I write the productivity articles myself based on what's actually working for me on a given day. If a feature or piece of advice doesn't help me finish work sooner, it doesn't go on the site.

You can find me on GitHub — that's where the source for this site lives, and where I push small projects that aren't worth their own domain.

Design Principles

Speed Over Everything

Performance is a feature. If your tool takes ten seconds to open, you’ll plan in your head instead. The app ships minimal JavaScript, cached assets, and plain-language HTML so it loads quickly even on modest connections.

Clarity Over Customization

More settings create more decisions. We focus on good defaults and a short path from thought to action. The three-lane model—High Priority, Due Today, and General—covers most daily routines without labels fatigue.

Local-First Privacy

Your tasks belong to you. By default, they live in your browser’s LocalStorage and never leave your device unless you export or share them yourself. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Accessible & Inclusive

Keyboard navigation, readable type, and sensible contrast are first-class. We keep the interface simple so more people can use it, including on older devices.

How Today’s Tasks Works

Open the app and you’ll see one input box, a priority selector, and three lists. Type the next action, choose where it belongs, and press “Add Task.” Completed items move to a separate section where you can restore them anytime. Each midnight, the app resets your visible list so you start fresh—no more stale tasks weighing on tomorrow.

High Priority: urgent items or hard deadlines that demand attention today.
Due Today: outcomes that would make the day a win.
General: everything else worth tracking without hijacking the day.

Want a quick tour? See How to Use Today’s Tasks, then build a weekly reset routine with Weekly Review Checklist.

Privacy & Data Respect

We believe productivity tools should be trustworthy by default. Today’s Tasks stores your list locally in the browser. We don’t require accounts or send your tasks to our servers. If you choose to export, you control the file. For analytics and ads, we follow platform policies and keep things lightweight. Read the full Privacy Policy for cookie usage, third-party services, and update practices.

Who It’s For

Today’s Tasks is built for people who value momentum over micromanagement: freelancers juggling clients, managers running 1:1s and status meetings, students balancing classes, and parents coordinating household tasks. If you’ve tried heavy project tools for daily planning and found them slow, this app is likely a better fit.

Professionals: Plan mornings in two minutes, review afternoons in one. Pair with your calendar for time blocks.
Students: Keep assignments in General, move deadlines to Due Today, and promote urgent work to High.
Households: Share routines and use our curated Time-Saving Templates & Guides to reduce weekly admin.

Why Today’s Tasks Is Different

Many to-do apps optimize for project complexity. We optimize for daily execution. Fewer clicks, fewer labels, fewer decisions. You can still run complex projects—just capture the next visible step. For larger planning and context on why this approach works, see 7 Practical Productivity Tips and Time Management Strategies That Actually Work.

Common Use Cases

Morning Focus Ritual

Before opening your inbox, add three outcomes that would make today a success. Put hard deadlines in High Priority and the rest in Due Today. When everything is a priority, nothing is—use the lanes to say “not now” without losing the task.

Weekly Reset

On Fridays, archive finished items, re-rank priorities, and plan next week’s top three. Our Weekly Review Checklist walks through a simple reflection that prevents drift and keeps projects moving.

Student Planning

Track assignments in General; move upcoming exams to Due Today; mark last-minute study sessions High. See The Benefits of Digital To-Do Lists for why digital capture speeds up editing and reduces friction.

Home & Life Admin

Combine errands, budget reminders, and routines. Our curated templates save hours on planning chores, meal prep, fitness tracking, and event planning.

FAQ

Do I need an account?

No. The app runs locally by default, so you can plan instantly—perfect for quick morning setups or on shared devices.

Where is my data stored?

Your tasks are saved in your browser’s LocalStorage. They never leave your device unless you export or share them. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Can I restore completed items?

Yes. Marking an item complete moves it to a separate section where you can restore it anytime.

How do I learn the workflow quickly?

Start with How to Use Today’s Tasks, then practice a five-minute Weekly Review. You’ll feel the difference within a week.

Does it work on mobile?

Absolutely. The layout is responsive and keyboard-friendly on desktop.

What’s Next

We’re exploring gentle enhancements—keyboard shortcuts, optional export, and accessibility refinements—while keeping the app simple. We’ll continue to prioritize speed, clarity, and privacy over feature bloat.

If you have ideas or feedback, we’d love to hear from you on the Contact page. If the app saves you time, share it with a friend who struggles with list bloat. The best compliment is another focused day.

About Today's Tasks