// productivity ยท LoadShine/tada

tada

Offline-first to-do app featuring a configurable AI assistant.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 197 starsโ‘‚ 17 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-05
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

tada is an open-source productivity project by LoadShine (LoadShine/tada on GitHub). It has 197 GitHub stars and 17 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 30 May 2026.

Repository
LoadShine/tada
GitHub stars
197
Forks
17
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
30 May 2026
Category
Productivity
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  2. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  3. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want tada to do first โ€” offline-first to-do app featuring a configurable AI assistant, calenda.

  4. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

// features

Why people love it

TypeScript codebase

Typed code that is easier to maintain.

Daily driver

Made for everyday use.

Apache 2.0 license

Commercial use allowed with attribution.

Open code

Read and audit every line on GitHub.

Forkable

Fork it and shape it to your needs.

Community driven

Improved in the open by contributors.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/LoadShine/tada.git
    cd tada
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install

    Install the Node dependencies.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Start the app or dev server.

    npm start
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is tada free to use?

Yes. It is Apache-2.0 licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use tada?

No. It is a self-run project โ€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run tada on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is tada licensed?

It is released under Apache-2.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Is the project still maintained?

The repo shows activity as of 2026-05-30. Check the commit history and open issues on GitHub to judge how active maintenance is right now.

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Get tada

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.