Show HN: Liiists, a Markdown-first, iOS and CLI list app
Liiists is a versatile list management app that operates on iOS, through the command line, and with AI agents, all utilizing the same markdown files. It allows users to manage their lists without any proprietary formats or account requirements, ensuring full control over their data. The app supports features like iCloud sync, Siri integration, and the ability to work offline, making it a flexible tool for organizing tasks and notes.
- ▪Liiists can be installed on iOS and accessed via the command line, allowing for seamless list management across platforms.
- ▪The app uses plain markdown files, enabling users to maintain their lists without vendor lock-in or proprietary formats.
- ▪Users can sync their lists with iCloud Drive and utilize AI agents to interact with their lists directly.
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liiists One list app that works from the terminal, on iOS, and through any AI agent — all reading the same markdown files. Terminal: brew install djt53/liiists/liiists, then liiists add books "Project Hail Mary" iOS: native app on the App Store with iCloud sync, Share Extension, Siri, Widgets AI agents: MCP server for Claude, Cursor, Codex CLI, etc., plus a drop-in agent skill Every surface reads and writes the same plain-text .md files. No proprietary format, no lock-in, no server you don't control. Frequently asked: Can I keep my lists in my Obsidian vault? Yes — point lists_dir at any folder, including a vault. The iOS app supports this too via the document picker. Can I version-control my lists with git? Yes — they're just .md files in a directory. git init away.
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