A complete re-thinking of the desktop productivity app
We created Slash (https://getslash.co/hn) after realizing that todo list apps are hopelessly broken. They're great at making lists, but offer you no help in crossing them off. In fact, they often create even more stress when you're staring at a list 100 items longs. Slash is a task "do-er" that helps you CRUSH your list by focusing on one task at a time. Quickly enter your tasks, hit 'Start', and the window shrinks down to a small always-on-top window that shows your current task and how long you've been working on it. When you're done, hover over the task name and click…
A complete re-thinking of the desktop productivity app launched on November 20, 2019 with 14 votes, #790 of 3,203 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Slash is a task execution app designed for users overwhelmed by lengthy to-do lists. Rather than focusing on list-building, it emphasizes completing tasks one at a time through a streamlined workflow. Users enter tasks once, then start working through them with a compact, always-on-top window displaying the current task and elapsed time. Upon completion, the app provides positive reinforcement and automatically advances to the next task. The tool incorporates productivity techniques like Pomodoro timers to maintain focus and reduce decision fatigue throughout the workday.
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In the maker’s words, at launch
We created Slash (https://getslash.co/hn) after realizing that todo list apps are hopelessly broken. They're great at making lists, but offer you no help in crossing them off. In fact, they often create even more stress when you're staring at a list 100 items longs. Slash is a task "do-er" that helps…
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