The dependency map IS the sprint plan. I drag tasks around the 2D canvas until the order makes sense, then we just execute. Every other tool made me maintain both separately.
Turn Complex Projects into Visual Workflows.
Use a visual mind map tool to simplify projects into clear workflows on an infinite canvas. Organize each task, track every step, visualize dependencies, and keep builders, teams, or individuals aligned in real time.
Features
Everything you need to
master your workflow
Tree Todo List combines the structure of outlines with the flexibility of whiteboards. It's the productivity tool for those who need both order and freedom.
Hierarchical Tasks
Break down complex projects into manageable subtasks. Our infinite nesting allows you to structure work exactly how you think.
Visual Canvas
Transform your lists into a dynamic 2D canvas. Visualize dependencies and map out workflows.
Share Workflows
Share your workflows with the world or collaborate with your team instantly.
Drag & Drop
Reorganize your priorities instantly. Drag tasks between lists or move nodes on the canvas.
Discover & Fork
Explore community workflows and fork them to jumpstart your projects.
Focus Mode
Zoom in on a specific branch of your tree to eliminate distractions. Work on what matters now.
How it works
From chaos to clarity in
three simple steps
Stop juggling mental notes. Our process is designed to get ideas out of your head and into a system you can trust.
Structure Your Thoughts
Start with a simple list. Break down big goals into actionable subtasks using our infinite nesting system. It's as easy as writing an outline.
Map the Connections
Switch to the canvas view to visualize dependencies. Draw lines between tasks to understand the critical path and identify blockers before they happen.
Execute with Clarity
Focus on what's next. As you complete tasks, watch your progress ripple through the tree, giving you a real sense of momentum and accomplishment.
Loved by thinkers and builders worldwide
Join thousands of users who have found their flow with Tree Todo List.
It thinks in hierarchies, just like I do. I nest tasks inside tasks until a massive project becomes something I can start. The tree list view makes the structure obvious without any setup overhead.
I spent more time reorganizing my thesis structure than writing it, until I could just drag and drop the whole thing. Turns out my introduction belonged in chapter three all along.
I build system architecture directly on the visual canvas. Services at the top, subtasks below, all connected. When scope changes I drag and drop the nodes. First tool where planning and doing live in the same task tree.
The moment I drew dependency lines on the canvas and saw the actual critical path, I stopped having to explain blockers. My team could just see them in the tree.
I've dropped seven task apps in three years. This one I kept. A simple todo tree for daily tasks, the full workflow canvas when I'm planning a launch. Same tool, doesn't break as the complexity grows.
Research has layers of themes, sub-themes, observations, actions. The hierarchical task tree holds all of it without turning into a mess. I collapse what I don't need and can actually find things
I found a workflow in the community, forked it in two clicks, and had a full client engagement structured before lunch. That discover page is genuinely underrated.
I shared the tree with my client and they understood the entire content strategy without a single slide. A 2D tree communicates more than any document I've made.
Infrastructure is hierarchical by nature. This is the first task tree that doesn't flatten that into noise. Drag and drop when priorities shift and DONE.
I zoom out to see the whole roadmap. I zoom into one branch to see what one team is blocked on. Same canvas, completely different altitude. That's hard to find, Great app.
Linear was built for teams. Notion needed too much setup. This visual task manager with a clean tree list is the right size for one person building something real.
I plan entire semesters as a task tree. Units branch into lessons, lessons into activities and notes. When something changes, I drag it somewhere else.
Legal work has hard dependencies, you can't file X until A and B are done. Flat lists don't show that. A tree list with visual dependency lines does.
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chaotic thoughts?
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