Goblin Tools

Sometimes a task feels so big and vague that you can't even start, and no heavyweight productivity app helps with that particular flavor of stuck. Goblin Tools is a lovely, unusual answer — 'a collection of small, simple tools, for when things feel too big or complicated,' beloved especially by neurodivergent users.

Break the overwhelm into steps

The star of the suite is Magic ToDo, which takes a daunting task and breaks it into manageable steps — and you can keep breaking any step down further until it feels doable. For anyone with ADHD or executive-function challenges (and honestly, for anyone facing a fuzzy, intimidating task), that decomposition is genuinely transformative. It turns 'clean the whole house,' which triggers paralysis, into a concrete, tickable list you can actually begin.

Nine little utilities

Goblin Tools is actually a suite of nine focused utilities. Beyond Magic ToDo there's Formalizer (adjust the tone of text), Judge (analyze the emotional content of a message — great for decoding whether an email is passive-aggressive), Professor (get explanations), Consultant (help with decisions), Estimator (time planning), Compiler (organize scattered thoughts), Chef (recipes from ingredients) and Taskmaster (focused work). Each does one thing simply, with a deliberately minimalist interface that never overwhelms.

Accessible by design

The whole philosophy is accessibility and simplicity — no clutter, no steep learning curve, just small AI-powered helpers for common moments of friction. That focus on reducing overwhelm rather than adding features is exactly why it's become a quiet favorite in the neurodivergent community and beyond.

Genuinely helpful, genuinely free

Goblin Tools proves that helpful software doesn't need to be big or expensive. It's a reminder that sometimes the most useful tool is a tiny one that removes a single, specific barrier.

Who it's for

Goblin Tools suits anyone who wants straightforward digital aids for productivity, writing, planning and decision-making — and it's especially valued by neurodivergent people who find conventional productivity tools overwhelming.

Pricing

Goblin Tools is free, supported by sponsorships and optional donations via Ko-Fi and Patreon. There's a small charge on some platforms for the mobile app, but the web tools are free to use — a refreshingly generous model for something this genuinely helpful.

Bottom line: Goblin Tools is a set of small, free, AI-powered utilities that dissolve overwhelm — breaking big tasks into steps, adjusting tone, and decoding social cues — a quietly essential companion, especially for neurodivergent minds.