I built a tool for repeatable checklists
For a long time (after devouring Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto), I've noticed a gap in the productivity tool market—most tools don't cater well to repeatable checklists. Task managers handle one-off tasks effectively, but falter with routines. On the other hand, project management software often feels overly complex. What I wanted was in the Goldilocks Zone between Todoist and Jira. For my own personal use, I created StepList. I've used it to assist and track workouts, my daily workday, software deployment and setup, household management, and more. Over the last year I've prepared…
I built a tool for repeatable checklists launched on May 2, 2024 with 117 votes, #460 of 4,539 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
StepList is a checklist tool designed for repeatable tasks and routines. It fills the gap between simple task managers and complex project management software, helping users track recurring activities like workouts, daily work, deployments, and household management. The tool emphasizes straightforward functionality with easy list creation, search capabilities, and list sharing, allowing users to focus on their tasks without unnecessary complexity.
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In the maker’s words, at launch
For a long time (after devouring Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto), I've noticed a gap in the productivity tool market—most tools don't cater well to repeatable checklists. Task managers handle one-off tasks effectively, but falter with routines. On the other hand, project management software often feels overly…
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