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GTD overview

Getting Things Done is a workflow for turning open loops into trusted next actions. Mindwtr follows the core shape without forcing every advanced option onto the first screen.

The five stages

StageMindwtr surfacePractical goal
CaptureInbox, quick add, share sheet, shortcutsGet the thought out of your head.
ClarifyTask editor, review flowDecide what the item means.
OrganizeProjects, contexts, waiting, somedayPut the item where you will find it.
ReflectDaily and weekly reviewKeep the system trustworthy.
EngageFocus and Next ActionsChoose what to do now.

Mindwtr's interpretation

Mindwtr treats GTD as the product constraint, not a decorative feature. Capture stays fast, deeper decisions happen during review or editing, and Focus only shows work that can reasonably be acted on now.

Common terms

  • Inbox: unprocessed captured items.
  • Project: an outcome that needs more than one action.
  • Next action: a concrete action that can be done next.
  • Context: where, how, or with what energy an action can be done.
  • Waiting For: items blocked by another person or event.
  • Someday/Maybe: ideas you might want later but do not want active now.

See also

Mindwtr is free, open source, and local-first.