What is The Queue?+
The Queue is the heart of Tidst. Every time you complete a task in Todoist, it appears in The Queue — with the task name, project, and date. If you added a time label in Todoist (15m, 30m, 60m, or 90m), that duration is already filled in. Just review, adjust if needed, and approve. No manual task creation, no trying to remember what you worked on.
What are time labels and how do they work?+
Time labels are standard Todoist labels — 15m, 30m, 60m, or 90m. Add one to a task before you complete it, and Tidst automatically picks up that duration when the task lands in The Queue. It's the fastest way to track time: you never have to open Tidst at all. Just label, complete, and your time is logged.
I always forget to track my time. Will Tidst help?+
That's exactly why we built The Queue. Every task you complete in Todoist lands there automatically — with task name, project, and date. You don't need to remember what you worked on. Just open The Queue, add your hours, and you're done. If you use time labels, the duration is even pre-filled.
How is Tidst different from Toggl or Clockify?+
Toggl and Clockify are massive platforms built for teams — their Todoist integration is just a Chrome extension that adds a timer button. You need a separate account, a parallel project structure, and it only works on desktop. Tidst is built on Todoist. It pulls in your completed tasks automatically via The Queue, and supports time labels so you can track directly from Todoist. No extra account, no browser extension, no duplicate setup.
I already use Todoist. Why do I need Tidst?+
Because Todoist doesn't track time — and probably never will. There's no timer, no duration fields, no billable hours, no revenue reports. Todoist is a brilliant task manager, but it can't answer "how many hours did I spend on Client X this month?" That's exactly what Tidst does.
Does it work on mobile?+
Yes. Complete a task on your phone or Apple Watch — with a time label if you want — and it shows up in The Queue automatically. Tidst reads your Todoist account, not your browser. No "start the timer on your computer first" requirement.
How much time am I actually losing without proper tracking?+
More than you think. Between forgotten micro-tasks (emails, quick calls, small fixes) and the friction of juggling multiple tools, freelancers typically lose 5–10 hours of billable work per week. At $100/hour, that's over $30,000/year in invisible lost revenue.
Do I need to change how I use Todoist?+
Not at all. Keep using Todoist exactly as you do now — complete your tasks and The Queue takes care of the rest. If you want to go even faster, start adding time labels to your tasks. But you don't have to. No workflow changes required to get started.
Can I see hours per client or project?+
Yes — that's the core of Tidst. Get clear reports broken down by Todoist project, so you know exactly how many hours went into each client. No more reconstructing invoices from memory at 2 AM.
