diff --git a/tools/lammps-gui/TODO.md b/tools/lammps-gui/TODO.md
index 87abb63f5e..1250ab02a1 100644
--- a/tools/lammps-gui/TODO.md
+++ b/tools/lammps-gui/TODO.md
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ LAMMPS-GUI TODO list:
 # Short term goals
 
 - add "syntax check" with enabled "-skiprun" flag
-- switch input file editor to read-only while loop is running
 
 # Long term ideas
 - rewrite entire application to build the App and its layout manually
@@ -11,6 +10,3 @@ LAMMPS-GUI TODO list:
 - also a rewrite should establish consistent naming conventions. now we have a mix of LAMMPS style, Qt style, and others.
 - add option to attach a debugger to the running program (highly non-portable, need customization support in preferences)
 - write a "wizard" dialog that can be used for beginners to create an input file template for a few typical use scenarios
-- support single stepping, i.e. process input line by line (need to detect continuation chars!) with highlighting active line(s)
-- have command text input line in/above status bar where individual commands can be tested. have insert button to copy line into file at the current point
-- support text completion as done with lammps-shell