Reinschrift
What Reinschrift is
Reinschrift is a free task manager that keeps to-do items in Markdown files. It offers a native GNOME desktop app, command-line interface, and web app, with Linux, web, and mobile PWA access. Tasks remain in a regular Markdown file, so they can be backed up, versioned with Git, or edited in another text editor. Synchronization works through Nextcloud or WebDAV, with live detection of external changes. Planning includes My Day plus search, filtering, sorting, and recurring tasks. Voice transcription uses local Whisper on desktop or the Web Speech API in the web app. Optional AI parsing structures natural-language input through Ollama or an LLM. The project lists German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Swedish. The web app is distributed as a Docker image, with login, OIDC, and WebDAV configured through environment variables. It is installable as a mobile PWA, licensed GPL-3.0-or-later, and available as a Flatpak through Flathub.
Who it suits
It suits people who want Markdown-based task files, Linux or web access, and self-hosted deployment options. Users needing recurring tasks, synchronization, or optional voice and AI input may find it useful.
What it does well
- Tasks stay in editable Markdown files
- Nextcloud and WebDAV synchronization
- Linux, web, and mobile PWA access
- Recurring tasks supported
- Optional local voice transcription
What to know first
- AI parsing requires Ollama or an LLM
- Web deployment uses Docker configuration
- Native desktop app is GNOME-focused
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Reinschrift | Free desktop app on Flathub · web app available as a Docker image | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Reinschrift combines plain-text task storage with desktop, command-line, web, and mobile access. Its Markdown and self-hosting options will appeal to users who want control over task files.
Facts from Reinschrift's own pages
- AI parsing
- Optional AI task parsing turns natural-language input into structured tasks through Ollama or an LLM. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop availability
- The project documents desktop installation through Flathub as a Flatpak. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Languages
- The app lists German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Swedish as supported languages. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Flathub identifies the maker as Dr. Daniel Dumke. · flathub.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- The web app can be installed as a PWA on mobile. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Open source license
- The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0-or-later. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Plain-text storage
- Tasks remain in a regular Markdown file that can be backed up, versioned with Git, and edited in other text editors. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Price listing
- Flathub lists Reinschrift as Free. · flathub.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Recurring tasks
- Tasks can recur on schedules such as daily, weekly, or monthly. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Linux,web,mobile PWA · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Sync
- The app syncs Markdown files through Nextcloud or WebDAV and detects external changes live. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Task planning
- Features include daily planning with My Day and search, filtering, and sorting by project, context, or due date. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Voice input
- Voice transcription uses Whisper locally on desktop or the Web Speech API in the web app. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Web app deployment
- The web app is distributed as a Docker image, with login, OIDC, and WebDAV configured through environment variables. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Reinschrift manages to-do tasks in Markdown using a native GNOME desktop app, a command-line interface, and a web app. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Where Reinschrift stands on Freedom251
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