Features
Everything Mindwtr does.
A complete GTD system with depth that stays out of the way until you reach for it. Here's the full picture, grouped by what you're trying to do — each area links into the docs for the how-to.
The method
GTD, end to end
Capture, clarify, organize, reflect, engage — kept connected instead of becoming separate chores.
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Capture
Quick add from anywhere — global hotkey, tray, share sheet, or voice.
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Clarify
Guided inbox processing with the two-minute rule.
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Organize
Projects, sections, contexts, and status lists.
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Reflect
Daily and weekly review workflows with reminders.
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Engage
Context-filtered next actions, so you always know what's next.
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Views
A view for every part of the system
Each view is built for the GTD method, not bolted on.
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Focus
A time-based agenda and your next actions, together in one screen.
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Projects
Multi-step outcomes with sections, areas, and manual task ordering.
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Calendar
Plan dated work and subscribe to external calendars and ICS feeds.
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Board
Kanban-style drag and drop across Inbox, Next, Waiting, and Someday.
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Contexts & tags
Slash-delimited contexts like @work/meetings with parent matching.
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Review
Daily and weekly review wizards keep the system trustworthy.
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Productivity
Depth when you reach for it
Power that stays out of the way until you need it.
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Global search
Operators such as status:, context:, and due:<=7d across everything.
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Audio capture
Speak a task; it's transcribed and filed into your inbox automatically.
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Pomodoro Focus
15/3, 25/5, and 50/10 timers, plus one custom preset, inside Focus.
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Reusable lists
Duplicate tasks or reset checklists for routines you run again and again.
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Attachments & notes
Files, links, and Markdown notes with preview on any task.
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Fluid recurrence
The next date is calculated after you finish, not on a fixed schedule.
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Data & sync
Your data, your way
Local-first by default, with sync you choose — no required account.
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Local-first
Tasks, notes, projects, and attachments start on your device.
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Flexible sync
Native iCloud/CloudKit on Apple builds, plus file sync, WebDAV, Dropbox, and self-hosted cloud.
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Import
Bring in your tasks from Todoist, TickTick, DGT GTD, or OmniFocus.
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Obsidian
Import a vault with deep links back to the source notes (desktop).
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External calendars
Read system and Apple calendars, push dated tasks, and subscribe to ICS.
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Backup & restore
Export to JSON and restore from a validated Mindwtr backup.
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Automation
Optional power for tinkerers
AI and automation stay optional — bring them in only if you want them.
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AI assistant
Bring your own key — OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, or local/self-hosted models.
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Local REST API
A token-authenticated localhost API for scripting the desktop app.
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MCP server
Drive Mindwtr from LLM clients via the published mindwtr-mcp server.
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Apple Shortcuts & Siri
Automate capture and actions on Apple devices.
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Web app (PWA)
Browser access with offline support.
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Docker
Run the PWA and the self-hosted sync server with Docker.
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Cross-platform
Native where you work
The same system on every device, in your language.
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Desktop
macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Mobile
iOS and Android, plus an Android home-screen focus widget.
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Keyboard
Vim and Emacs keymap presets for keyboard-driven work.
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Themes
Light and dark, system-aware.
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18 language options
English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, German, Japanese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Korean, Italian, Polish, Dutch, and Czech.
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Ready when you are