DumbDo Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

Deploy DumbDo hosting and run a self-hosted to-do list app with multiple lists, no accounts and a clean, dark-mode-ready interface on your own domain. xCloud serves it over HTTPS from a single pinned container that stores the lists in one file on a volume. A shared ten-digit PIN is the only access control, and everyone who knows it can read and change every list.

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What is DumbDo?

DumbDo is a stupidly simple to-do list application that just works, released under GPL-3.0. Upstream describes a clean, minimal interface, dark and light mode, file-based storage with no database, a responsive design, PWA support and PIN protection of 4 to 10 digits when enabled. Self-hosted DumbDo is the option for people who want lists on their own server instead of a hosted app such as Todoist or Microsoft To Do.

On xCloud the template runs dumbwareio/dumbdo pinned to upstream commit d4dff81 by digest, because upstream publishes no version tags, as one container with the dumbdo_data volume holding a single todos.json file. There are no user accounts. The shared PIN, which the template requires to be exactly ten digits, is the only access control. It also gates the data file, which the app serves from its working directory.

From Sign-Up to a Live To-Do List In Just 3 Easy Steps

Running DumbDo yourself means a container, a data volume, a PIN set in the environment, a domain and a certificate before the first task. This is the same result without assembling any of it.

Step 01
Sign Up
Create your xCloud account and pick DumbDo from the OneClick catalog. Choose your domain and target server, then enter a Shared PIN of exactly 10 digits — random digits, not a date or a pattern.
Step 02
We Deploy It For You
One click. We bring up the upstream DumbDo image as a single container, pinned by immutable digest, mount the dumbdo_data volume that holds your lists, set your PIN, and publish it over HTTPS on your domain. There is no separate database to run.
Step 03
Unlock And Add Your First To-Do
Open your HTTPS DumbDo URL and type the PIN on the unlock screen — it is also shown in the protected installation credentials. Add your first to-do and, if you need them, create more lists.

Everything DumbDo Does, On Your Own Server

DumbDo runs in full here: a small, fast to-do app on your own domain, with your lists stored on a volume you control.

Multiple Lists
Keep several to-do lists in one place and switch between them, without creating accounts for anyone.
Shared PIN Protection
One PIN unlocks the lists for everyone who should have access. Wrong PINs on the login form are rejected, and repeated failures there trigger a lockout.
Clean, Responsive Interface
A minimal interface with dark and light themes that adapts to phones and desktops.
No Database To Run
Lists are kept in a file on the dumbdo_data volume, so there is no separate database service to maintain.
Installable As A PWA
Upstream lists Progressive Web App support, so it can be added to a device like an app.
Survives A Restart
A completed to-do was still there after the container was restarted in QA, because the lists live on a persistent volume.

Everything You Need To Run Your To-Do List 24/7

Managed hosting for DumbDo, so the parts that keep it online are not your problem.

DumbDo deployed instantly
Upstream image pinned by digest
Shared PIN set at install
Kept behind xCloud nginx
Free SSL certificate
Server backups and snapshots
Server security updates included
30+ server locations
Unused balance refunded

What You Can Do With DumbDo

Run a shared household list
Give the family one PIN and one set of lists for shopping and chores, on a page that works on every phone.
Keep personal lists private
Host a to-do list on your own server instead of a hosted account, with the data in a single file you can read.
Install it like an app
Use the PWA support upstream lists to add the list to a phone home screen and open it like a native app.
Split work into several lists
Create separate lists for projects or places, or switch to single-list mode when one list is all you want.

DumbDo Screenshots

DumbDo to-do list after unlocking with the PIN

DumbDo showing a completed to-do after a page reload

DumbDo vs Alternatives

Todoist: If you keep lists in Todoist, DumbDo is the self-hosted route for the simplest case: lists and tasks on your own Cloud VPS, with one shared PIN and no accounts.
Microsoft To Do: If you use Microsoft To Do, DumbDo offers plain lists from your own domain, with data in one JSON file and no sign-in beyond the PIN.
Vikunja: Vikunja has its own xCloud page. DumbDo is deliberately minimal: lists in one JSON file, no database and one shared PIN instead of per-user accounts.
Donetick: Donetick has its own xCloud page. Compare it with DumbDo for features, sign-in model and sizing before choosing a self-hosted to-do tool.

Simple Pricing. Everything Included.

Dedicated Cloud VPS sizes, pre-configured for DumbDo hosting. Pick the one that fits, and resize any time.

Cloud VPS 6 GB

Cloud VPS 16 GB

More headroom if DumbDo sits alongside other self-hosted tools.

$59.99per month

16 GB RAM
6 vCPU cores
200 GB NVMe SSD
30 TB
Unlimited

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Every size is a dedicated Cloud VPS we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Billed monthly with no lock-in — delete the server and the unused balance comes back to your account. DumbDo itself is licensed by its maintainers under GPL-3.0.

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DumbDo on xCloud runs on a dedicated Cloud VPS that we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Deploy faster. Own the server. Stay in control.

Fast Provisioning
Deploy faster using an xCloud Managed Server built with optimized stacks and high-speed SSDs.
Enterprise-grade security
Protect your infrastructure with a free SSL certificate and more advanced security features at no additional cost.
Intuitive Control Panel
From Server creation to application deployment, everything can be managed from our intuitive control panel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

What is DumbDo used for?

DumbDo is used to keep simple to-do lists without an account system. You create lists, add tasks, tick them off and see them on any device with a browser. It suits a household, a small team or one person who wants a private list on their own server.

Is DumbDo free and open source?

Yes. DumbDo is open source under GPL-3.0, so the app has no licence fee. Your xCloud bill is for the Cloud VPS and its deployment. DumbDo itself is tiny, so it shares a server easily with other apps.

Can you self-host DumbDo with Docker?

Yes. For DumbDo Docker hosting the template runs the dumbwareio/dumbdo image pinned to upstream commit d4dff81 by digest, as one container with a single named volume and HTTPS on your domain. The PIN you enter at install is passed in for you and the app runs in production mode.

How much RAM does DumbDo need?

The DumbDo manifest floor is 128 MB of RAM, a single core and 1 GB of disk, since the app is a small Node.js server with file storage. The 6 GB plan here dwarfs that. A very large list is rejected by a 100 kb request body limit.

Does DumbDo have user accounts?

No. There are no accounts, roles or per-person lists. Anyone who knows the shared PIN can read, add, edit and delete every list, and the PIN is the only access control. Without a PIN the whole app would be open to anyone who reaches the address, so the template requires one.

How do I set the DumbDo PIN?

You enter it at install, and it must be exactly ten digits, random rather than a date or pattern. Upstream accepts four to ten digits, but the template requires ten because the app accepts the PIN from a header or cookie on every request. To change it, edit DUMBDO_PIN in the Environment editor and redeploy.

Where does DumbDo store my to-do lists?

In one JSON file, todos.json, on the dumbdo_data volume mounted at /app/data. There is no database. The list is saved as a single document posted to the API. The app also serves its working directory as static files behind the same PIN check, so the PIN protects the data file too.

How do I back up DumbDo?

Back up the dumbdo_data volume, which contains todos.json. Do not delete the volume during a restart or redeploy. Copy it off-server and test a restore. Because the whole app state is one small file, even a manual download of the volume contents is a workable backup.

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How do I upgrade DumbDo?

Upstream publishes no version tags, so the template pins the image for commit d4dff81 by digest and updates are manual. Back up dumbdo_data, test a newer commit on a disposable install, then select a later template version. Template changes affect new installations only.

Can I show just one list?

Yes. Set SINGLE_LIST to true in the Environment editor and redeploy to show one list without the list selector. Other optional settings include the site title shown in the header. Leave ALLOWED_ORIGINS unset, because when it is set every API call must carry a matching Referer or get a 403.

Can I run DumbDo in the cloud on xCloud?

Yes. DumbDo cloud use puts the container on a dedicated Cloud VPS, with your domain and certificate attached; it is usually ready within a minute. A server you pay another provider for can be enrolled as self-managed. Because it needs so little memory, it shares a machine easily.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time. Hosting is billed monthly and charged for what you actually use, so when you delete the server the unused balance is refunded to your account, less up to 10% in payment-processing fees.