Make completing tasks worth celebrating
VFX Todo is a desktop todo app. Every time you complete a task, it triggers one of 8 visual effects: danmaku, particles, fireworks, lasers and more. Built with Tauri, lightweight, native, cross-platform.
- 8 Visual Effects
- macOS / Windows / Linux
- Fully Open Source
8 Visual Effects
Intelligently routed by task level, rendered in real time with WebGL shaders
Features
A visual task manager built for productivity enthusiasts
8 WebGL Effects
Danmaku, particles, shatter, rain, fireworks, ripple, laser, glitch, routed by task level with cached shaders for performance.
Multi-Screen Support
Effects can target specific displays, precisely positioned in multi-monitor setups without disturbing your main workspace.
Native Tauri Experience
Built on Tauri v2 with a Rust backend, in-memory cache with background persistence: small bundle, fast startup, low resource usage.
FAQ
Questions and answers about VFX Todo
What is VFX Todo?+
VFX Todo is a desktop todo application whose signature feature is triggering WebGL visual effects when tasks are completed. It is built on Tauri v2 with a React 18 frontend and Rust backend, supporting macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is VFX Todo free?+
Yes. VFX Todo is fully open source and free. The source code is hosted on GitHub; you can clone, build, and modify it yourself. Installers are built automatically by CI.
Do the effects impact performance?+
No. Effects are rendered with WebGL shaders in a separate Overlay window, leaving the main UI unaffected. Shaders are cached, and particle counts and frame rates are controllable.