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…
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 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 StepList for sharing with others, and it's finally ready. It's designed to be unobtrusive and straightforward, allowing you to focus seamlessly on your tasks. Key features include: Easy List Creation: Quickly make lists with basic formatting options. Search and Access: Find your lists and those shared by others. Efficient Execution: Perform tasks swiftly, whether on a computer or mobile browser. Flexible Scheduling: Set up lists to be done once or on a recurring basis, with email reminders. Simple Delegation: Assign lists via email, no StepList account needed for collaborators. StepList is fairly vanilla Rails 7 app. I've found Hotwire to be a powerful tool for building apps that work well on mobile and desktop (though in a few key places, I eschew it to keep things fast). StepList is free to use, with a $5/month premium plan for unlimited scheduled, delegated, and private lists. - Drew
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