Step-by-step instructions
Prepare people and task lists
Enter each participating person once and each distinct task on a separate line in the chores box.
Make tasks comparable
Split unusually large jobs before drawing and handle jobs restricted to particular people separately.
Assign and save the jobs
Select Assign chores. Copy the assignments, then add any agreed deadlines or completion details outside the tool.
Worked example
Three family members share six comparable household tasks. Jobs requiring particular people have already been assigned separately.
One valid result is shown below. Your generated outcome will vary.
Example input
Alex Jamie Morgan Chores: Wipe dining table Water indoor plants Put away shared games Sort recycling Wipe kitchen counters Sweep entryway
Example result
Morgan 1. Wipe dining table 2. Wipe kitchen counters Alex 1. Water indoor plants 2. Sweep entryway Jamie 1. Sort recycling 2. Put away shared games
Each person receives two listed jobs. The tool has not measured effort or checked whether a particular job suits a particular person.
Define jobs everyone in the pool can do
Choose task descriptions with a clear finish point, such as Wipe dining table rather than Clean everything. Keep age-appropriate or otherwise restricted jobs out of an unrestricted draw. Split large chores before generating and add deadlines afterward. A fresh weekly draw can repeat assignments, so keep a separate record if the family wants a rotation.
Settings and limits to check
The example has 3 retained entries. Every listed chore is assigned once. The tool balances task counts, not time, effort, skill, or workload history. Repeated chore lines remain separate jobs, even when duplicate removal is enabled for people. A person can receive No chore this round if there are fewer tasks than participants. Fresh draws do not avoid last week’s assignments.
Settings used in this example
Remove duplicate entries: On
Keep a usable copy of the result
Use Copy to place the current result in your own notes, or Download to keep a text file. Keep the eligible input list with the result when you need to explain which entries took part. A new generation replaces the displayed result rather than adding to a saved history.
The tool runs in your browser and does not upload your input. Save the result before refreshing or leaving the page. If other people need to use the same outcome, share your saved copy rather than asking them to generate another independent result.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give one person only certain chores?
There are no per-person restrictions. Assign those jobs separately or use distinct eligible task pools.
Does this create a recurring rotation?
No. Save each result and manage a recurring schedule separately. The generator keeps no assignment history.
Does duplicate removal also remove repeated chores?
No. It applies to the participant list. Review the separate chore list for unintended repeated jobs.
What should I check in the worked example?
Each person receives two listed jobs. The tool has not measured effort or checked whether a particular job suits a particular person.