TodoBench
v0.1.1 is available

A little more order. A little more room to think.

Your tasks. Your notes.
Your files.

A clear place for everything you need to do, with the details right beside it. A native desktop app built around ordinary Markdown folders.

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Linux · Windows · macOS Free & open source No account needed

A workspace for the work aheadTeam project · Light
TodoBench with a team handbook project: nested tasks and due dates on the left, task details and Markdown notes on the right
The actual TodoBench app, with an included sample workspace. Click to take a closer look.
Native desktopReadable MarkdownPortable attachmentsOpen workspace format

Keep the whole picture

The next step.
And everything behind it.

A task can be a quick errand or one part of a much bigger plan. Keep the structure, notes, and follow-up together.

01 / ORGANIZE

Give the work a shape.

Group tasks into projects, break them into subtasks, and track progress with states, priorities, tags, and due dates.

Plan the handbook update Done
Draft the first-week guide
Check the team contact list
02 / KEEP CONTEXT

A note belongs with its task.

Write in the visual Markdown editor, edit the source, and revisit history. Add checklists, links, and attachments without losing your place.

VisualSourceHistory
Before we hand this over

Review the draft, check the details,
and attach the final brief.

03 / FOCUS

Find your slice of the day.

Switch between project tabs and saved views. Combine words, tags, project names, and task states to bring the right work into view.

tag:review status:todo
04 / FOLLOW THROUGH

Make room for the repeat jobs.

Set a due date, add reminders, and repeat tasks on a calendar schedule or after completion. Keep routine work alongside everything else.

Weekly reviewEvery weekDue dates · Recurrence · Reminders

An ordinary folder. On purpose.

Your work has
a home you own.

Open your workspace in a file manager and it makes sense. Tasks and project notes are Markdown. Settings are JSON. Attachments live alongside the tasks they belong to.

  • Read and edit your files with other tools.
  • Keep stable identities and relative attachment links.
  • Export the whole workspace as a standard .7z archive.
  • Retain history, trash, and competing edits for recovery.
Explore the workspace specification
my-workspace/ ON YOUR DISK
my-workspace/
├── settings.json
└── projects/
    └── inbox/
        ├── project.md
        └── tasks/
            └── plan-the-week/
                ├── task.md
                └── assets/
                    └── brief.pdf
.md.json.7z

Open formats, all the way down.

Make yourself at home

Start with something familiar.

Choose an empty Inbox or an editable sample. Everyday jobs, a house move, a team project, website work, and a guided feature tour are ready to try.

Everyday to-dos sample with household tasks and working notes
The everyday thingsShopping, appointments, friends, and household jobs.
Moving-home sample with bookings, packing, and moving-day notes
The bigger life projectsBookings, packing, address changes, and the first night.
  1. 01

    Choose a starting point

    Preview a sample or begin with an empty workspace.

  2. 02

    Pick your folder and theme

    Files go directly into the empty folder you choose.

  3. 03

    Get on with your day

    Add your work. Your tabs and filters return next time.

Sample people and projects are fictional. Dates adjust to creation day; sample reminders start off. Getting-started guide ↗

Settle into your workspace

A little more you.

Eleven appearance choices, with custom colors for each preset.
Preview four of them in the actual app.

TodoBench in the Light theme, showing task recurrence and a Markdown checklist
Light theme · Choose View → Appearance in TodoBench.

Ready when you are

A place for your next step.

Download TodoBench v0.1.1. Free, open source, and built for your desktop.

WINDOWS

Windows

x64 · Per-user installation
No administrator privileges needed

Download installer Portable ZIPNo publisher certificate. See the installation guide for first-launch prompts.
Installation help ↗SHA-256 checksums ↓Release notes & all assets ↗Exact source ↓

Build it, inspect it, make it your own.

C++20 and Qt. A documented workspace format. Corresponding source and dependency notices with every release.

Build from source

A few useful details

Before you begin.

Do I need an account or a connection?

No hosted account is required. Your workspace is a local folder, and task management works offline. You need a connection to download the app or visit external links.

Can I edit my workspace with another app?

Yes. Tasks and project notes use Markdown with YAML front matter, and settings use JSON. Other writers should follow the workspace v1 specification for identities, revisions, locking, and conflict handling. Unknown fields and untouched note bodies are preserved during metadata edits.

Does TodoBench synchronize between devices?

Automatic synchronization and merging are outside v0.1.1. You can transfer a complete workspace folder or export a standard .7z snapshot, including attachments, history, trash, and recovery material. Avoid concurrent writers unless they follow the documented coordination rules.

Will I lose my files if I stop using TodoBench?

Your workspace remains an ordinary folder of readable files. Relative attachment links keep supporting files with their tasks. Uninstalling the app leaves workspaces outside its installation folder intact.

Is TodoBench free to use and modify?

Yes. TodoBench is free software under GPL-3.0-or-later. You can use, study, modify, and redistribute it under the license terms. Releases include source and build instructions.

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