I built a goal-oriented task manager
Hello HN! I've been working on a task manager (https://plocs.com) that combines a todo list with project management. Unlike most task managers, Plocs supports task dependencies and makes working with them easy. Thanks to dependencies Plocs is better in two important ways: 1.) You can plan in a goal-oriented way. Start with your goal and then plan the steps you need to get there. 2.) You can tell very easily which tasks you can work on: the ones that don't depend on other tasks are shown in a list to the left of the screen. Would love to get your feedback! PS: If you click on "Start…
I built a goal-oriented task manager launched on November 17, 2022 with 104 votes, #400 of 3,471 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
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Plocs is a task manager that combines to-do lists with project management through task dependencies. It is designed for people who want to plan goal-oriented workflows, starting with an end goal and breaking it down into dependent steps. The tool displays available tasks—those with no blocking dependencies—in a dedicated list, making it clear what can be worked on immediately. It supports dependency management to help users understand task relationships and project flow.
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Hello HN! I've been working on a task manager (https://plocs.com) that combines a todo list with project management. Unlike most task managers, Plocs supports task dependencies and makes working with them easy. Thanks to dependencies Plocs is better in two important ways: 1.) You can plan in a goal-oriented…
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