Project Todos

Last updated: 2026-08-05

Overview

Todos that stay with the project.

Not another global todo app. Each project in Dev WorkDir has its own todo list. Perfect for side project ideas, bug fixes, and “come back to this later” items.

Why Project-Level Todos?

The Problem

You have 10 side projects. Each has ideas, bugs, and next steps. Where do you put them?

  • A global todo app gets messy
  • Notes get lost
  • You forget which project had which idea

The Solution

Project-level todos in Dev WorkDir:

  • Tied to the project, always there when you open it
  • Quick to add — no app switching
  • Global count in the sidebar shows total todos
  • Left-swipe to delete, double-click to edit

How to Use

Add a Todo

  1. Select a project
  2. Go to the Todos tab in the detail view
  3. Click “Add Todo” or press the add button
  4. Type your todo
  5. Press Enter

Complete a Todo

  • Click the checkbox next to the todo
  • It stays in the list (completed) or can be cleared

Edit a Todo

  • Double-click the todo text
  • Edit it
  • Press Enter to save

Delete a Todo

  • Left-swipe on the todo
  • Click “Delete”
  • Or right-click → Delete

Todo Types

Ideas

“Add dark mode toggle” “Try that new animation library” “Refactor the auth flow”

Bugs

“Fix the loading state on dashboard” “Mobile layout is broken” “API call fails on slow connections”

Next Steps

“Set up CI/CD” “Write tests for the API” “Add documentation”

Vibe Ideas

Quick thoughts you capture while coding something else: “Would be cool if users could customize this” “Next version should have keyboard shortcuts” “Maybe add a tutorial for new users”

Global Todo Count

The sidebar shows the total number of todos across all projects. It’s a quick way to see how much you have going on.

Pro tip: If the number gets too high, it might be time to focus. Pick one project and knock out a few todos.

Use Cases

Side Project Management

You have 5+ side projects. Each has:

  • Bugs to fix
  • Features to add
  • Ideas to explore

All in one place. When you open a project, you see what needs doing next.

Learning Projects

Working through a tutorial? Keep track of:

  • What you’ve learned
  • What to try next
  • Questions to look up

Work Projects

Even at work, project-level todos help:

  • Quick notes from standups
  • Small refactors you want to do
  • Things to follow up on

Tips

1. Capture Ideas Fast

If you’re working on Project A and get an idea for Project B:

  1. Switch to Project B (2 clicks from menu bar)
  2. Add the todo
  3. Switch back to Project A
  4. Total time: 5 seconds
  5. Vibe preserved ✨

2. Don’t Overdo It

Todos are for quick items. If you need a full project management system, use something else. Dev WorkDir todos are for the “I’ll get to this later” stuff.

3. Clean Up Regularly

Every week or so, go through your todos:

  • Complete what’s done
  • Delete what’s not relevant anymore
  • Break down big items into smaller ones

Ideas are fleeting. Capture them before they’re gone.