Why Traditional To‑Do Apps Feel Slow
Most to‑do apps require you to stop, unlock your phone, open an app, and type a task. By the time you finish, the original idea has often faded.
Even quick‑add widgets force you to translate a fleeting thought into text, adding unwanted friction that breaks your workflow.
Introducing Todoist Ramble
Ramble is Todoist’s new AI‑powered voice feature that lets you speak tasks naturally. Powered by large language models, it understands intent, dates, and project references without the need for rigid commands.
How Ramble Works
1. Activate the Ramble shortcut or widget.
2. Speak your thought, e.g., “Remind me to call Alex tomorrow afternoon for the marketing project.”
3. Todoist parses the speech, assigns the correct project, date, and adds the task to your inbox.
You can also correct mistakes on the fly by speaking a new instruction.
Key Benefits
- Zero friction: capture ideas instantly without typing.
- Multi‑task capture: dictate several tasks in one go, each routed to the right project.
- Smart parsing: understands natural language dates and project names.
- Multilingual support: works in over 40 languages, even when you switch mid‑sentence.
- Seamless integration: available as a home‑screen widget and Quick Settings tile.
Real‑World Use Cases
- On a walk: “Buy groceries Saturday morning for the home project.”
- During a meeting: “Schedule a demo with the client next Tuesday.”
- While coding: “Review pull request by Friday for the backend repo.”
Ramble vs. Simple Voice Dictation
Standard dictation only converts speech to text. Ramble goes further by extracting actionable data—task name, due date, and project—so you never have to edit or reorganize later.
Getting Started
1. Update Todoist to the latest version.
2. Add the “Ramble” widget to your home screen or enable the Quick Settings tile.
3. Tap the shortcut and start speaking.
Conclusion
Todoist Ramble eliminates the biggest pain point of task capture: friction. By letting you speak naturally and handling the heavy lifting with AI, it keeps your thoughts flowing and your to‑do list organized. If you’ve struggled with traditional to‑do apps, Ramble is the feature that finally bridges the gap between brain and task manager.