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todo-txt for Mac

Minimal, todo.txt-focused editor

Quick answer: todo-txt is a productivity app for macOS. Install it with brew install todo-txt. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence. It has 63 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What todo-txt is

todo-txt is a productivity app for macOS: minimal, todo.txt-focused editor.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence.

How to install todo-txt

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install todo-txt.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install todo-txt on Mac?

Run brew install todo-txt in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is todo-txt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-only licence.

Does todo-txt run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is todo-txt?

It was installed 63 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4200 in this catalogue.

What version of todo-txt is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.14.0.