Built for ADHD task paralysis

Break big tasks into tiny steps you can start

When a task feels too big, your brain can freeze before you even begin. Task Decomposer turns messy goals into small, clear actions so you always know the next step.

No credit card required. No payment information required. Free during Early Access.

Helped break down 12,500+ stuck tasks into clear next steps.
ADHD-friendly task workspace
No install needed

Watch overwhelm
turn into action.

Type a task that feels too big, boring, stressful, or unclear. The demo breaks it into smaller steps so you have a simple place to begin.

💡 Try a sample task:

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How to test the demo

  1. 1

    Pick a presetClick a sample task like studying calculus, writing a resume, cleaning the kitchen, or starting a React app.

  2. 2

    Check off stepsComplete small actions one by one and watch your progress update.

  3. 3

    Change prioritiesTap any priority badge to change what feels most important right now.

  4. 4

    Add your own stepsAdd extra subtasks when your brain remembers something new.

  5. 5

    Undo mistakesChecked something by accident? Hit undo and keep going without stress.

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Be one of the first people to experience Task Decomposer.

We're currently opening Task Decomposer to early users while we continue improving the product. During Early Access, you'll get full access to every feature completely free. Your feedback will directly shape the future of the product.

  • AI Task Decomposition
  • Recursive Task Breakdown
  • Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
  • Smart Reminders
  • Progress Tracking
  • Cross-Platform Access
  • Future Updates Included

No credit card required. No payment information required. Free during Early Access.

Pricing will be introduced in the future after Early Access ends. Everyone who joins now will receive advance notice before any pricing changes.

The real problem

Starting is often the hardest part.

A task like "work on my thesis" or "clean the apartment" looks simple from the outside. But your brain still has to decide where to start, what to do first, and how much energy it will take. That hidden planning can make you shut down before you begin.

ADHD task paralysis

Your brain sees one huge task and treats it like a wall. So you freeze, avoid it, or escape into something easier.

STUCK STATE // 01

Too many decisions

Before you start, you have to organize the task in your head. That planning step alone can feel exhausting.

STUCK STATE // 02

Productive procrastination

You spend hours setting up tools, folders, colors, or plans instead of doing the actual task.

STUCK STATE // 03
The simple path

Task Decomposer gives your brain a first step.

Three simple moves: dump the task, get smaller steps, start with one action.

01

Dump the messy thought

Type what is stuck in your head. It does not need to be organized, polished, or complete.

02

Get clear actions

Task Decomposer turns the goal into small, specific steps you can follow.

03

Start with one thing

Focus on the first small step instead of the whole project.

★ Voice brain dump

Talk messy.
Get clear steps.

Sometimes typing is another barrier. With Voice Decomposer, you can speak your messy thoughts out loud and turn them into a simple action plan with smaller checkable steps.

Voice task breakdown

Speak your task. Get a plan.

★ ADHD-friendly voice input
  • Captures messy spoken thoughts and shows them on screen.
  • Breaks any task into smaller child steps when it still feels too big.
  • Helps turn scattered ideas into a clean checklist.
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User stories

People who finally
got started.

Students, developers, creatives, and busy adults use Task Decomposer to turn stuck tasks into small next steps.

"Project tickets used to sit in my backlog for days because they felt too vague. "Refactor authentication" was not a task my brain could start. When I pasted it into Task Decomposer, it gave me tiny steps like "open the auth file," "check current token flow," and "write one test case." That was enough to get moving."

⚡ RESULT: Started tasks 4.5x faster
AR

Alex Rivera

Full-Stack Developer, 28

ADHD-C

"Starting a new branding project used to feel huge. I would stare at the blank canvas and avoid it. Task Decomposer helps me find the actual next move. Instead of "design a full brand identity," it gives me "collect 3 references," "choose one color direction," and "sketch one rough logo idea." It makes the start feel possible."

⚡ RESULT: 80% fewer delayed first drafts
CV

Clara Vance

Senior Graphic Designer, 34

Executive

"Academic writing creates a lot of invisible planning work. A note like "finish literature review" can mean 40 smaller decisions. Task Decomposer helps me separate the first action from the whole project. I use it to turn writing blocks into tiny, visible steps I can actually complete."

⚡ RESULT: 12 research papers finished in 2025
KS

Dr. Kenji Sato

Academic Researcher & Associate Professor, 41

Late-diagnosed

"I used to lose six hours polishing one paragraph and forget the rest of the project. The small steps and timer help me move forward before I get trapped in one detail. It feels less like forcing myself and more like following a gentle trail."

⚡ RESULT: Turnaround time cut in half
ML

Maya Lin

Freelance Creative Editor, 25

ADHD-hyperactive

"Running a restaurant is nonstop, but paperwork always destroyed me. Inventory, menu updates, supplier lists — I avoided all of it. Task Decomposer breaks the admin work into steps like "open supplier sheet," "count one shelf," and "update five items." That made it much easier to begin."

⚡ RESULT: Inventory time dropped from 8 hours to 2
JH

James Henderson

Culinary Entrepreneur, 47

Executive

"My thesis felt so big that I would shut down before opening the file. Task Decomposer gave me steps that were almost embarrassingly small: "open the template," "type the section title," "paste one source." But that was exactly what I needed. It helped me start without spiraling."

⚡ RESULT: Finished thesis draft on schedule
SG

Sonia G.

Engineering Graduate Student, 23

ADHD

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Why it helps

Built around how ADHD overwhelm actually feels.

Most planners assume you already know what to do next. Task Decomposer helps you find the next step when your brain feels stuck.

Vague tasks create stress.

When a task has no clear first action, your brain fills the gap with pressure. A tiny step makes the task feel safer and easier to start.

CLARITY MODEL // 01

Working memory gets overloaded.

ADHD brains can struggle to hold too many instructions at once. Putting the steps on screen removes pressure from your head.

CLARITY MODEL // 02

Small wins create motion.

Checking off one simple action gives your brain proof that progress is possible. That makes the next step easier.

CLARITY MODEL // 03
Product philosophy

Built for one overwhelmed person at a time.

No team dashboards. No complicated project management. No guilt-heavy overdue system. Just a clear path from stuck to started.

FEAT_#1

AI task breakdown

Break a big goal into smaller steps, then break any step down again when it still feels too hard.

FEAT_#2

Short focus timer

Start with a small focus session instead of a scary long work block.

FEAT_#3

Gentle streaks

Track momentum without shame, punishment, or pressure.

FEAT_#4

Local-first privacy

Your tasks, checklists, and focus history stay on your device.

Who it's for

ADHD task breakdown for real life

Whether you're studying, working, or tackling chores at home — start with one small step instead of a vague mountain of work.

Students & exams

Turn "study for calculus" into open chapter 4, read one page, and solve one practice problem.

Example: Study chapters 4 and 5

Work & deep focus

Break proposals, code reviews, and inbox dread into a first action you can do in under five minutes.

Example: Update my software resume

Home & chores

When cleaning feels impossible, start with one corner, one dish, or one visible surface — not the whole room.

Example: Clean the kitchen counter

ADHD guides

The Clarity Collective

Practical guides about task paralysis, focus, ADHD planning, and starting when your brain feels stuck.

Browse guides →

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Product roadmap

What we're
building next.

Vote on the ADHD-friendly features you want most, or suggest an idea that would make starting easier for you.

VoicePrototype Active

Vocal Cognitive Decomposer

Speak your messy, overwhelmed thoughts into the app and get a clear checklist back. Useful when typing feels like too much or your thoughts are moving too fast.

412Votes
FocusIn Development

Sensory Apple Watch Companion

Get gentle wrist taps when it is time to start, pause, or return to your task. No loud alarms, no shame, just a soft reminder.

389Votes
IntegrationIn Planning

Automatic Notion & Obsidian Sync

Send your broken-down tasks to Notion or Obsidian as clean markdown checklists, so your planning system stays updated.

275Votes
FocusIn Planning

ADHD Redirection Shield (DNS Sync)

A voluntary distraction blocker that helps you avoid social feeds while you have an active micro-step waiting.

494Votes
AIIn Development

Audio Focus Synthesizer Layer

Generate simple background soundscapes for focus sessions, based on the type of task and the energy level you choose.

310Votes
FocusPrototype Active

The Shame-Free Snooze Matrix

A kinder calendar system that avoids harsh overdue labels. If life happens, tasks can move forward without making you feel like you failed.

562Votes
IntegrationIn Planning

Colleague Task Delegation Radar

Let teammates send you tasks in a clearer format, so large requests arrive already broken into smaller steps.

184Votes
AIPrototype Active

Deep Gemini Body Double Simulation

A quiet digital body double that works beside you during focus sessions, giving you a sense of presence without pressure.

627Votes
VoiceIn Planning

Vocal Motivation Soundboard

Choose the type of voice nudge you want: calm, firm, playful, or supportive. Helpful when you need a push to keep moving.

219Votes
IntegrationIn Development

Fully Offline Local SQLite Sync

A local database option for people who want faster offline storage and more control over their task data.

341Votes
Suggest a feature

What should we build next?

Tell us what would make Task Decomposer more useful when you feel stuck.

🚀 Apps and demo

Use it where you work.Fast and private.

Try Task Decomposer in your browser or install it on your device. Your tasks stay local and easy to access.

Local-first privacy

Your tasks stay with you

  • No task tracking: Your checklists, focus sessions, and task history stay on your device.

  • Fast to open: Built to open quickly when you are already struggling to start.

  • Simple installs: Use the web demo or install the app on your device when builds are available.

Task Decomposer

ADHD-friendly build

Built for web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Straight answers about ADHD, task breakdown, privacy, focus tools, and how Task Decomposer actually works.

Task Decomposer is an ADHD-friendly app that turns one overwhelming task into a short list of small, clear next steps. It is built for people who stare at their to-do list, feel stuck before they begin, or keep restarting the same task because the first step feels too big. Students, developers, creatives, and busy adults use it when normal planners feel too vague or too demanding.
Most apps assume you already know the first step. Task Decomposer does not. You enter the messy goal — “work on thesis,” “clean kitchen,” “reply to emails” — and the app breaks it into micro-actions you can actually start in under five minutes. It also adds focus mode, gentle reminders, and progress feedback designed for brains that lose momentum quickly.
Task paralysis is when your brain treats a big or vague task like a threat, so you avoid starting even though you want to. Task Decomposer lowers that pressure by giving you one small physical action at a time — open the doc, gather supplies, set a 10-minute timer — instead of asking you to solve the whole project at once.
Type or speak your task in plain language. The app sends only that task text to the AI provider you choose and returns about five ordered micro-steps. You can edit steps, check them off, change priority, or break a step down again if it still feels too big. You stay in control; the AI is there to remove the “where do I even start?” moment.
Your tasks, checklists, timers, and settings are stored locally on your device. Task Decomposer does not sell your plans, use them for ads, or build a behavioral profile from them. When you use AI breakdown, only the task text needed for that request is sent to your configured provider — not your whole history.
Because over-planning is another form of avoidance. Three levels — task → steps → sub-steps — is usually enough to reach a step small enough to begin without turning planning into a second project. If a step still feels heavy, use focus mode on just that one item instead of adding more layers.
The browser demo on the landing page works without an account — try breakdown and focus tools right away. For full Early Access (save tasks, sync across sessions, and every feature), create a free account with Start Free. The download waitlist is separate: it only collects email for native app install links when those builds are ready.
Your saved tasks and completed checklists work offline once they are on your device. AI breakdown and voice features need an internet connection because they rely on the model provider you select. The app is designed local-first so your everyday list is still there when connectivity drops.
Voice mode lets you brain-dump without worrying about order or spelling — useful when typing feels like too much friction. The focus timer commits you to one small step for a short window (often 10 minutes) so you do not have to promise an entire afternoon. Gentle reminders help you return without the guilt spiral common in strict productivity apps.
Yes. Open settings in the demo or app to pick your provider and model. Defaults are tuned for fast breakdowns, but you can switch if you use your own API key or prefer a different balance of speed and quality.
Task Decomposer is designed around executive dysfunction — starting, switching, remembering, and finishing — not willpower lectures. Many users with ADHD and anxiety pair it with therapy or medication; the app does not replace clinical care, but it can reduce daily friction around “I know what to do but cannot begin.”
During Early Access, the full web app is completely free — every feature, no credit card, no payment info. Pricing may be introduced later; everyone who joins now gets advance notice before any change. The waitlist is only for native iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows download links and release updates — you do not need it to use the web app today.