How do I install Todoist on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask todoist`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `todoist` from Terminal.

Yes, Todoist is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Todoist?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask todoist`. Homebrew will remove Todoist and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Todoist?

There are several productivity apps available for macOS. Browse the Productivity category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Todoist to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask todoist` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Todoist work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Todoist can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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What is Todoist?

To-do list and task manager

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask todoist

How to Install Todoist on Mac

Follow these steps to install Todoist using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask todoist
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask todoist
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm todoist is installed, then try `todoist --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Todoist
Run `todoist` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Todoist?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Todoist on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask todoist

Verify Installation