Go For It!

What Go For It! is
Go For It! is free, open-source Linux software that combines a to-do list with a focus timer. The timer divides work into productive sessions and short breaks, and it can be configured as a Pomodoro timer in a few clicks. Lists are stored in Todo.txt format, allowing use with desktop and mobile applications that support that format. This storage can synchronize lists with mobile devices and supports editing through other Todo.txt front ends, including Simpletask. The project is hosted on GitHub and licensed under GPLv3. Installation routes listed by the project include Ubuntu packages, Arch Linux packages, Flatpak, and the FreeBSD Ports Collection. A recent Windows version is not available. Go For It! is written in Vala and uses GTK. Building from source requires GTK 3, GLib, libcanberra, libpeas, Vala, CMake, and gettext. The project invites translation contributions through Weblate and directs build difficulties to issues. The listed plan costs nothing.
Who it suits
Go For It! suits Linux users who want task lists paired with structured work intervals. It also fits people using Todo.txt-compatible desktop or mobile tools.
What it does well
- Free and open source under GPLv3
- Pomodoro timer configurable in a few clicks
- Todo.txt supports mobile synchronization
- Ubuntu, Arch, Flatpak, and FreeBSD routes
- Lists can be edited in Simpletask
What to know first
- Recent Windows version is unavailable
- Source builds require multiple dependencies
- Linux-focused platform availability
- No free trial because the software is free
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Go For It! | Free and open source · GPLv3 | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Go For It! pairs straightforward task storage with timed work sessions and breaks. Todo.txt compatibility extends list use across supported desktop and mobile applications.
Facts from Go For It!'s own pages
- Build requirements
- Building the application requires GTK 3, GLib, libcanberra, libpeas, Vala, CMake, and gettext. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The project describes Go For It! as free and open source software hosted on GitHub. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- FreeBSD
- The repository says Go For It! is available in the FreeBSD Ports Collection. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Todo.txt storage enables synchronization with mobile devices and task editing in other Todo.txt front ends, including Simpletask. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The project repository identifies the software as GPLv3 licensed. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Linux downloads
- The project README lists packages or installation routes for Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Flatpak, and FreeBSD. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Linux packages
- The repository lists installation options for Ubuntu, Arch Linux, and Flatpak. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The repository says contributions should go to Jonathan Moerman's fork, where active development is taking place. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Pomodoro
- The timer can be configured as a Pomodoro timer in a few clicks. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Go For It! combines a to-do list with a timer to help users focus on the current task. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The repository invites users who encounter build difficulties to add an issue. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- linux · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Synchronization
- The Todo.txt format is supported by desktop and mobile apps, allowing lists to be used with those apps. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Task storage
- Go For It! stores to-do lists in the Todo.txt format, which is supported by desktop and mobile apps. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The project is written in Vala and uses the GTK framework. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Timer
- The timer divides work into productive sessions followed by short breaks. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The project invites users to contribute translations through Weblate. · jmoerman.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Windows availability
- The README says a recent Windows version is not available. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Where Go For It! stands on Freedom251
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