Your checklists, on your Mac.
No account required.

A native macOS checklist.
Simple, fast, your data stays yours.

Download for macOS macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon & Intel

Capture Instantly

Inline editing with ⌘Return to commit. Multi-line input. Auto-save drafts. Hover to copy any item — clipboard auto-clears.

Local & Git-Friendly

Plain JSON files. Version control your data with Git — track every change. No account. No server.

End-to-End Encrypted

AES-256-GCM envelope encryption. Lock with a password — auto-locks when idle or your Mac sleeps.

Multiple Spaces

Create independent vaults — each with its own directory. Keep work, personal, and side projects separate.

Find Anything Fast

Global search with ⌘F. Matches across all checklists and items. Results show list context.

You don't need a project management system.
You just need a checklist.

FireList Other apps
Opens instantly✓✗
No account required✓✗
Stored locally✓✗
Native macOS✓✗
Works offline✓~
JSON data format✓✗

Your data never leaves your Mac.

  • Plain JSON files — human-readable, easy to backup with any tool
  • AES-256-GCM encryption — lock with a password, auto-lock when idle
  • Version control with Git — track changes over time
  • Fully portable — change storage directory, open in Terminal
~/Library/Application Support/Firelist/firelist-data/
├── index.json └── lists/ ├── launch-prep.json ├── reading-list.json └── shopping.json

Multiple Checklists

Create a list for every project. Work, personal, shopping, travel — each has its own space.

🚀 Launch Prep 4/6
📌 Reading List 3/5
🛒 Shopping 8/8
✈️ Travel Prep 2/12
📌 Pin important lists
🗄 Archive completed ones

Pin & Archive

Pin what needs attention. Archive what's done. Keep your sidebar clean and focused.

Global Search

Type anything — find it instantly. Results show both the item and which list it belongs to.

Search items...
Enter password to unlock

End-to-End Encryption

AES-256-GCM with envelope encryption. Lock with a password — auto-locks when idle or your Mac sleeps.

Git-Managed Data

Your checklists are plain JSON files. Version them with Git — diff, branch, and never lose a change.

$ git log --oneline a3f2c1Add shopping list 8b4e7dUpdate launch prep 1c9d5aInitial checklists

Who is it for?

Developers

Track bugs and tasks in plain JSON — version control with Git.

Indie Makers

Manage launch checklists. Your data, your drive — no vendor lock-in.

Students

Organize study plans. Works fully offline — sync your way.

Professionals

Keep work tasks private. No corporate cloud, no IT approval needed.

Put your todos back on your Mac.

No account. No cloud sync. No learning curve.

Download for macOS

macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon & Intel