Most task apps either lock your data or offer only superficial "next action" views. Mindwtr takes a different stance: it implements a full Getting Things Done workflow as a local-first, cross-platform app while adding optional LLM-powered assistance and developer-friendly automation hooks.
What Sets It Apart
- Local-first GTD model with flexible sync: stores a native SQLite/JSON dataset locally and supports file sync, WebDAV, Dropbox, and self-hosted backends — so you keep control of your data while still syncing across devices.
- End-to-end GTD flows plus Focus view: built-in inbox processing (2-minute rule), project sections, time-based agenda + next-actions merged in Focus — so it maps directly to standard GTD practices instead of forcing a different mental model.
- Optional BYOK AI copilot and MCP automation: integrates with external LLM providers or local/self-hosted models and exposes CLI, REST API, and a Model Context Protocol server — so you can automate clarifying, breaking down, and reviewing tasks without sending your data to a closed SaaS.
- Platform and developer-friendly surface: desktop (Tauri), mobile (React Native), PWA, plus CLI and local API — so power users can script workflows or embed Mindwtr into custom toolchains.
Who It's For & Tradeoffs
Great fit if you want a GTD-native app that preserves local control and can optionally augment your workflow with LLM assistance or automation hooks. It suits users who value structured project planning, weekly review tooling, and the ability to self-host sync or run local models.
Look elsewhere if you need a lightweight, single-purpose to-do list without GTD structure, if you require an officially supported enterprise cloud account, or if you prefer a dedicated, always-online hosted AI task assistant — Mindwtr focuses on local-first ownership and optional, user-configured AI rather than mandatory cloud lock-in.
