myTinyTodo
ActiveOverview
myTinyTodo is an open-source, self-hosted web-based todo list application developed using PHP and jQuery. It supports multiple task lists, tags, priorities, due dates, and search functionality, with data stored in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite databases. Distributed under the GNU GPL license, it targets users seeking a simple, lightweight alternative to commercial task managers, accessible via browser including on mobile devices.
History
myTinyTodo was developed by Max Pozdeev as a simple PHP-based todo list tool. It gained recognition for implementing Getting Things Done (GTD) workflows, with features like task organization into tabs and tagging. The project is hosted on GitHub under maxpozdeev/mytinytodo and SourceForge, with community clones and forks maintaining its availability.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Core Todo App | Self-hosted task management | Free (open source) |
| Multi-List Management | Organized task grouping | Free (open source) |
| Mobile Browser Access | Responsive task interface | Free (open source) |
Manufacturing
As open-source software, myTinyTodo is developed by individual contributors led by Max Pozdeev, with code hosted on GitHub. Users self-host by downloading and installing on their own LAMP/equivalent servers. No physical manufacturing applies.
Notable Products
- myTinyTodo - Primary web app for managing todo lists with tags, priorities, and due dates.
- GTD Workflow Support - Features for collecting, processing, organizing, reviewing, and completing tasks.
- Database Integration - Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite for data storage.
- Search and Filter - Tools for finding tasks across lists and tags.
Reputation
myTinyTodo is regarded by open-source enthusiasts as a reliable, no-frills task manager ideal for self-hosting and GTD methodology. Professionals appreciate its lightweight nature, ease of installation, and lack of vendor lock-in. Criticisms include limited modern UI updates and absence of advanced collaboration features compared to cloud-based alternatives.
Sources (8)
- https://github.com/binfalse/MyTinyTodo
- https://www.mytinytodo.net
- https://sourceforge.net/p/mytinytodo/wiki/Home/
- https://www.opensourceforu.com/2012/05/getting-things-done-using-mytinytodo/
- http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Productivity-Sauce/Manage-Tasks-with-myTinyTodo
- https://www.mytinytodo.net/faq.php
- https://github.com/maxpozdeev/mytinytodo/
- https://www.alwaysdata.com/en/marketplace/mytinytodo/