MAKO LIST DOCUMENTATION

MASTERING MINIMALISM :
The Hidden Gestures of 
MAKO LIST

Tags: HOW-TO, GESTURES, FEATURES

Mako List was built with a specific philosophy: If it’s not essential, get it off the screen. Most to-do apps are covered in buttons: edit pencils, trash cans, drag handles, and priority flags. They look less like a checklist and more like an airplane cockpit. ...

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YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE:
The "Offline-First" Promise

Tags:  FEATURES, PRIVACY

These days, it seems like even your calculator app wants your email address and location data. But Mako List offers a different approach. We believe that your to-do list is private. It’s a record of where you are going, what you are buying, and what you are planning. That isn't data we need ...

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THE "MAKO PROTOCAL":
How to Train Your AI to Write the Perfect Checklist

Tags: AI, INTEGRATION, AI PROMPTING 

The Problem: AI Loves to Talk, Talk, Talk! We all do it. We ask ChatGPT or Gemini to "Generate a packing list for a 3-day bikepacking trip," and it gives us a novel. It gives us bold headers, bullet points, introductory paragraphs, and "Here is a list...

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EATING THE ELEPHANT :
Breaking Down Huge Tasks

Tags: WORKFLOW, STRATEGIES, HOW-TO 

There is an old saying about productivity: “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is simple: “One bite at a time.” When facing a massive, complex project... whether launching a new startup, renovating a home, or learning a new...  

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INSIDE MAKO LIST : Technical Architecture & Design Philosophy

Tags: ​DESIGN, ANDROID, FEATURES

Mako List was built using Android Jetpack Compose, prioritizing a zero-lag, high-performance UI that mimics the speed of analog paper.

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technical deep dive : How we enforce privacy

Tags: Privacy, Data, FAQ

For the users who check the traffic logs and inspect the manifest, here is exactly how Mako List operates under the hood.
1. Data Persistence & EncryptionThe Database: We utilize Room Persistence, providing an abstraction...

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