When the Checklist Maker seems to misbehave, the cause is usually one of two things: something stopped the tool from running, or it ran but the result is not usable. This guide starts with the fastest checks, then walks through the common problems and exact fixes.
Quick Checks First
- Refresh the page - a stalled session is the most common cause of nothing happening.
- Confirm the input is not empty and actually contains what you meant to submit.
- Try the smallest possible input; if that works, the issue is size, not the tool.
- Turn off browser extensions that block scripts, then reload and test again.
- Update or switch browsers if the problem repeats across sessions.
Common Problems and How to Fix Them
The whole paragraph became one checkbox.
Split it into separate lines first - each line becomes one checkable item.
My ticks disappeared after refresh.
Ticks live in the page for the session only - copy the checked state out if you need a record.
I cannot add an item later.
Add the line to the item list and build again - the checklist is rebuilt from the items you provide.
The list is missing a heading.
Fill in the title field so the checklist carries a name above the boxes.
I want sub tasks.
Keep every task on its own line - sub items read best as their own checkbox beneath the main one.
I need to share the finished list.
Copy the checklist text out of the page and paste it into your doc or chat before you close the tab.
When It Works but the Output Is Poor
If the tool runs fine but the result misses, the problem is almost always the brief, not the software:
- Pasting a whole paragraph as one item
- Expecting ticks to save after refresh
- Mixing sub tasks into a single line
- Clearing the page before copying it
How to Stop It Happening Next Time
- Keep a saved prompt template for every task you repeat.
- Change one setting per generation so causes stay obvious.
- Run a two-minute sanity test with known input after any update.
- Note every failure and its fix; a short troubleshooting log pays for itself.
Still Stuck?
Reproduce the problem with the smallest possible input and note the exact steps that triggered it. A one-line description of what you did, what you expected and what happened is enough to get a precise answer from support or a colleague.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I tick items off?
Yes - each item has its own checkbox, and the progress count updates as you tick and untick.
Is my checklist saved?
No - it lives in the page for the session, so copy anything you need before refreshing.
How do I add or remove items?
Edit the item list and build again - each line you provide becomes one checkbox.
Can I give the checklist a title?
Yes - add a title and it appears above the list when the checklist is built.
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