To-Do List
Add tasks, check them off as you finish, and keep track of your day — your list is saved automatically in this browser, so it's here next time you visit.
How to use the To-Do List
Type a task into the input box and press Enter (or click "Add") to add it to your list. Click the checkbox next to a task to mark it complete, and click the × to remove it. Your list is automatically saved in this browser, so it will still be here the next time you visit this page on the same device.
Why use a simple to-do list?
A lightweight, no-signup to-do list is useful for quick daily task tracking without the overhead of a full project management app. Jot down errands, work items, or reminders, check them off as you go, and clear completed tasks whenever you like.
Frequently asked questions
Will my tasks be visible on other devices?
No. Your list is saved locally in this specific browser on this device using browser storage. It won't sync across different devices or browsers.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
Clearing your browser's site data, cookies, or cache for this site will also remove your saved to-do list, since it's stored locally rather than on a server.
Is my task data sent to a server?
No. This tool is part of the Toolyard collection of free, browser-based utilities. Your tasks are stored only in your browser — nothing is uploaded to or stored on a server.
Why a simple list beats a complex app for most tasks
Full-featured task management apps are useful for complex, ongoing projects with deadlines, dependencies, and collaborators — but for a daily list of five or six things to get done, that complexity is often overhead you don't need. A plain, fast to-do list with checkboxes covers the vast majority of daily task-tracking without the friction of setting up projects, tags, or notifications.
Making a to-do list actually work
Research on task management consistently finds that shorter, more specific lists get completed more reliably than long, vague ones — "reply to Sarah's email" gets done faster than "catch up on emails." Breaking a large task into two or three smaller checkable items also creates a sense of progress that keeps momentum going through the day, rather than one intimidating item that sits unchecked for a week.
Common uses
Daily task planning, grocery and errand lists, tracking a short checklist before a trip, and breaking down a work project into smaller steps are all typical reasons people reach for a quick list tool rather than a heavier project management app.