tudo

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What tudo is

tudo is a free, local-first todo list and Markdown notebook for the terminal on Linux and macOS. It uses no cloud or accounts, keeping tasks and notes on the user’s machine. Tasks can contain priorities, story points, due dates, tags, free-text notes, and one level of checkable subtasks. Multiple lists or projects can be created, filtered by tag, sorted, and archived. The Notes tab supports Markdown editing and preview, notebooks, tags, pinning, archiving, wiki links, and backlinks. Lists are stored as JSON files and notes as Markdown files on disk, with atomic writes described by the project. The keyboard-driven interface supports vim and arrow-key controls, customizable keybindings, and mouse input. Notes can open in the configured $EDITOR, falling back to vi. Installation options include binaries, a shell installer, Homebrew, Cargo, or source builds requiring Rust 1.95 or later.

Who it suits

It suits Linux and macOS users who want terminal-based task and note management with local files. It is also aimed at people preferring keyboard controls and no cloud accounts.

What it does well

Free MIT-licensed software
No cloud or user accounts
Tasks include due dates and subtasks
Markdown notebooks with wiki links
Keyboard and mouse input

What to know first

Supports only Linux and macOS
Source builds require Rust 1.95 or later
Terminal interface may not suit everyone

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
MIT-licensed open-source software	No cloud or accounts; runs locally	Free

As github.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

tudo combines structured tasks with a Markdown notebook while keeping data in local, portable files. Its terminal interface and platform support are the main considerations before choosing it.

Facts from tudo's own pages

Audience: The maker describes tudo as a terminal todo list and notebook, with data kept in portable local files. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Build: The README says users can install the tudo-tui crate with Cargo or build from source with Rust 1.95 or later. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Build requirement: Building from source requires Rust 1.95 or later. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Data handling: The project describes itself as local-first and says nothing leaves the user's machine. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Downloads: The README provides prebuilt binary installation instructions for macOS and Linux, including a shell installer and Homebrew. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Input: The interface is keyboard-driven, supports mouse input, and allows keybinding customization. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Install platforms: The README provides installation instructions for macOS and Linux through prebuilt binaries, Homebrew, or Cargo. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Integration: The README says notes can be opened in the user's configured $EDITOR, falling back to vi. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Integrations: Users can open notes in their configured $EDITOR, falling back to vi. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Intended use: The maker describes the product as a fast, local, keyboard-driven todo list and notebook TUI. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
License: The repository identifies its license as MIT. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Location: The maker's GitHub profile lists SLC, UT. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Maintainer: The GitHub profile identifies the maker as Alex Jolley and describes him as a head of design, open-source enthusiast, and hobbyist developer. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Maker: The GitHub repository is owned by jolleyDesign, whose profile identifies the maker as Alex Jolley. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Notebook: The Notes tab supports Markdown editing and preview, notebooks, tags, pinning, archiving, wiki links, and backlinks. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Notes: Notes support Markdown, notebooks, tags, pinning, archives, wiki links, and backlinks. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Organization: Users can create multiple lists or projects, filter tasks across lists by tag, sort tasks, and archive them. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Privacy: The project says it uses no cloud or accounts and that tasks and notes stay on the user’s machine. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Product: tudo is a fast, local-first todo list and Markdown notebook for the terminal. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Storage: Lists are stored as JSON files and notes as Markdown files on disk; the README says writes are atomic. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Subtasks: Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: macos,linux · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Task features: Tasks support priorities, story points, due dates, tags, notes, and one level of checkable subtasks. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026

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