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title: todo.txt is the simplest project management tool
date: 2025-01-03
permalink: daily/2025/01/03/todotxt
tags:
  - software-development
cta: sponsor
snippet: |
  todo.txt is the simplest project management tool I've ever used.
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I've used a lot of issue trackers and project management tools since I started doing software development in 2007.

Many come with a lot of features I don't use or make the software overcomplicated.

I prefer simple software that does it's thing well.

I manage my projects with a simple todo.txt file in the project directory that contains a list of my current and upcoming tasks.

I can quickly open or add to it as I work and don't need to open a browser and click through multiple screens to find what I need.

It works offline, so I don't need an Internet connection if I'm travelling or somewhere where there's no wifi or mobile connectivity.

I will use a more complicated tool if needed but a simple text file will always be my preferred option.