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- Welcome
Welcome to Todrise
Your second brain, your personal knowledge execution engine.
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Inbox — drop it in first
Ideas are slippery. Inbox is the net that catches them.
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Notes — give thoughts a shape
Things only get thought through once they are written down.
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Todos — get things done gracefully
To-do lists hate two things — ugly and messy. Todos fixes both.
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Ask AI — work alongside AI
Todrise AI is not a floating chat box. It sees your notes, tasks, and saved material.
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Files — every asset in its place
Every file carries an ID card: which notes, tasks, and Inbox items use it.
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Data & Sync — your data, in your hand
Many apps keep your data on their servers. Todrise does not.
- Workspaces
Workspaces — separate work from life
Create as many workspaces as you need. Each one is a complete Todrise with its own inbox, notes, chats, todos, and files.
- AI
Bring your own API key
Todrise never sells AI access. You plug in your own key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more.
- AI
Use @-mentions to give AI context
Type @ in any AI message to attach a note, to-do, or file. The model reads exactly what you point at.
- Files & Data
Local-first storage
Your data lives on your device in on-device SQLite. The app keeps working offline.
Welcome
A seven-part tour — the fastest way to feel at home in Todrise.
- Welcome to TodriseYour second brain, your personal knowledge execution engine.
- Inbox — drop it in firstIdeas are slippery. Inbox is the net that catches them.
- Notes — give thoughts a shapeThings only get thought through once they are written down.
- Todos — get things done gracefullyTo-do lists hate two things — ugly and messy. Todos fixes both.
- Ask AI — work alongside AITodrise AI is not a floating chat box. It sees your notes, tasks, and saved material.
- Files — every asset in its placeEvery file carries an ID card: which notes, tasks, and Inbox items use it.
- Data & Sync — your data, in your handMany apps keep your data on their servers. Todrise does not.
Workspaces
Multiple workspaces — keep work and personal life apart.
Inbox
Getting started, installation, and your first capture.
- Getting started with TodriseA 5-minute tour of Todrise — what it is, where things live, and how it fits together.
- Install on your platformAndroid, iOS, HarmonyOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux — pick the device you are on.
- Quick capture from anywhereA global shortcut, share-sheet integration, and widgets get ideas into Todrise before you forget them.
Notes
Markdown, LaTeX, attachments, links, and organization.
- Markdown, LaTeX, and code highlightingTodrise notes support the full Markdown spec, including LaTeX math and syntax-highlighted code blocks.
- Add images, PDFs, and attachmentsDrop images, PDFs, Word documents, or any file into a note. Files stay on your device.
- Organize with tags, folders, and linksThree lightweight systems that combine: folders for hierarchy, tags for facets, and links for graph.
- Add to-dos as note blocksType / to insert a to-do block — check it off inside the note, or make it a real Todos entry.
- Add tags with #Type # followed by a word — Todrise turns it into a real tag, reusable across notes.
- Link notes with @Type @ and start typing a note title to wiki-link it. Backlinks connect both ways.
Todos
Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and focus sessions.
- Create to-dos and subtasksTurn an inbox item into a to-do, break it into subtasks, and check them off one by one.
- Due dates and remindersAttach a date, get a notification. Snooze if you need to.
- Repeat to-dosDaily standup, weekly report, monthly review — set the rule once and the to-do rolls itself forward.
- Perspectives — saved filtersA perspective is a saved filter. Build as many as you like and switch with one tap.
- Attach notes and files to a to-doGive a task its context — attach notes and files, or write a quick note right on the to-do.
- Focus mode and Pomodoro timerStart a Pomodoro on any to-do. Todrise tracks the session, mutes notifications, and logs your hours.
AI
Providers, API keys, @-mentions, MCP tools, and web search.
- Bring your own API keyTodrise never sells AI access. You plug in your own key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more.
- Supported AI providersBuilt-in presets for 11 providers plus any custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
- Use @-mentions to give AI contextType @ in any AI message to attach a note, to-do, or file. The model reads exactly what you point at.
- MCP tool supportConnect any Model Context Protocol server and the AI can call its tools and read its resources.
Files & Data
Local-first storage, backups, attachments, and import / export.
- Local-first storageYour data lives on your device in on-device SQLite. The app keeps working offline.
- Back up and restore your dataOne-click full backups to a portable .todrise file, plus optional automated sync.
- Import and exportBring in Markdown / HTML / TextBundle from other tools, and walk away with the same any time.
- See who uses a fileEvery file carries its own reference list — which notes, todos, and inbox items use it, one tap away.
Sync
iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, S3, OSS, and what gets synced.
- Sync overviewCloud sync is strictly opt-in. Pick iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, S3, or Alibaba OSS.
- Set up iCloud syncTwo-tap setup on iOS and macOS. Not available on Android, Windows, or Linux.
- What gets syncedWorkspaces, inbox, notes, todos, tags, and files travel between devices. AI chats stay on-device.
- Set up Dropbox syncLog in once with your Dropbox account — works across every platform.
- Set up Google Drive syncSign in with your Google account; Todrise stores data in a hidden app folder.
- Set up WebDAV syncPoint Todrise at your own WebDAV server — NAS, Nextcloud, or any compliant host.
- Set up S3-compatible syncAWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, Backblaze B2 — bring your own bucket.
- Set up Alibaba OSS syncFast inside mainland China — bring your own bucket and AccessKey pair.
Settings
Themes, dark mode, UI language, voice, and custom fonts.
- Material You dynamic themingTodrise generates a full color palette from any wallpaper on Android 12+.
- Dark modeFollow the system, force light, or force dark — including on this marketing site.
- Change the UI languageTodrise ships in 11 languages. Switch any time without restart.
- Voice input and text-to-speechSystem voices, plus OpenAI / Gemini / ElevenLabs TTS. Whisper-style transcription on supported devices.