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Do The Thing

A local-first personal coach that surfaces the right tasks each day.
New in version 1.2.1
Smaller downloads.

The app is now split into separate builds per device architecture (ABI
split), so each download only carries the native code your phone actually
uses instead of bundling every CPU type into one large APK. No feature or
behaviour changes in this release.
Do The Thing is a personal coaching task manager that acts less like a static
checklist and more like an active coach — surfacing what matters today and
nudging you toward it.

Features:

* Seven task types: simple to-dos, deadlines, recurring tasks,
randomized-interval tasks, important annual dates, timed goals, and daily
habit check-ins.
* A two-factor engine that ranks tasks by both urgency (time pressure) and
importance (priority), with automatic escalation and a per-task priority
ceiling so nothing quietly takes over your list.
* Five coach personas, from "Just the Facts" to "Hype Person," each with its
own voice across daily briefings, check-ins, and your evening wrap-up.
* Adjustable notification intensity and a full daily cadence: morning briefing,
midday check-ins, evening wrap-up, and a weekly review.
* On-device backup and restore — export a copy yourself or let the app keep a
rolling weekly backup automatically.

Privacy:

Do The Thing is fully offline. There is no account, no cloud sync, no
analytics, no ads, and no tracking. All data stays on your device.
Notifications are scheduled locally and do not use Google Play Services or
Firebase.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.2.1 (43) suggested Added on Jul 18, 2026

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • Schedule precisely timed actions
      This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
    • Schedule alarms or event reminders
      This app can schedule actions like alarms and reminders to notify you at a desired time in the future.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.bigdadenergy39.DoTheThing.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 39 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.2.1 (42) - Added on Jul 18, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • Schedule precisely timed actions
      This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
    • Schedule alarms or event reminders
      This app can schedule actions like alarms and reminders to notify you at a desired time in the future.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.bigdadenergy39.DoTheThing.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 39 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.2.1 (41) - Added on Jul 19, 2026

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • Schedule precisely timed actions
      This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
    • Schedule alarms or event reminders
      This app can schedule actions like alarms and reminders to notify you at a desired time in the future.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.bigdadenergy39.DoTheThing.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 33 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log