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yyx990803/html5-clear-v2

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2023-04-26

957JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

HTML5 Clear is a browser-based to-do list app that recreates the iOS Clear app's swipe-and-tap gesture interface, storing tasks locally so it works offline and keeps your data private.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Swipe to delete tasks
      Tap to add tasks
      Works offline
    Tech stack
      HTML
      CSS
      JavaScript
    Use cases
      Personal task list
      Homescreen app
      Study animations
    Audience
      Web developers
      Clear app fans

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Manage a personal to-do list using swipe gestures instead of buttons.

USE CASE 2

Add the app to your phone's homescreen for an offline, native-like task manager.

USE CASE 3

Study the code as an example of animation-heavy, gesture-driven web app design.

What is it built with?

HTMLCSSJavaScript

How does it compare?

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Stars957931998
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2023-04-262023-02-16
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopervibe coder

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Marked work-in-progress, not all original Clear app features are implemented yet.

In plain English

HTML5 Clear is a web-based task management app that recreates the experience of the popular iOS app called Clear. Instead of a traditional to-do list with checkboxes, it uses fluid, gesture-based interactions, you swipe to delete tasks, tap to add new ones, and navigate through lists with smooth animations. The whole app runs in your browser and works even when you're offline, so you can manage your tasks anytime without an internet connection. The app stores all your data locally on your device using browser storage, meaning your tasks stay private and accessible without needing to sync to a server. You can even add it to your iPhone or Android homescreen and use it like a native app. It's built with web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) as a creative challenge to push what's possible in the browser, the original project was an attempt to see if the elegant, animation-heavy design of the iOS Clear app could be faithfully recreated on the web. This would appeal to anyone who loved the original Clear app but wanted it accessible on more devices or in a browser, or who appreciates minimalist task management interfaces that prioritize speed and gesture-based interactions over traditional clunky list design. If you prefer swiping and sliding over clicking buttons, and you like the visual feedback of smooth animations when you complete tasks, this project shows what that experience looks like in a browser. The project is marked as work-in-progress, so not all features from the original app are fully implemented yet. It can also be loaded as a Chrome packaged app if you want a more app-like experience on desktop. The author created this as a personal technical exploration rather than as an official recreation, inspired by the original design work from Realmac Software and their collaborators.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me build a swipe-to-delete task list in vanilla JavaScript like this Clear app clone.
Prompt 2
Show me how this project fakes native gesture animations using only CSS and JS.
Prompt 3
Adapt this project's local-storage approach so my own to-do app works fully offline.
Prompt 4
Turn this project into an installable homescreen app for iPhone and Android.

Frequently asked questions

What is html5-clear-v2?

HTML5 Clear is a browser-based to-do list app that recreates the iOS Clear app's swipe-and-tap gesture interface, storing tasks locally so it works offline and keeps your data private.

What language is html5-clear-v2 written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Is html5-clear-v2 actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-04-26).

How hard is html5-clear-v2 to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is html5-clear-v2 for?

Mainly developer.

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