my FAVORITE Open Source App - Super Productivity

Summary

In this video, the speaker explores Super Productivity, a free and open-source task and project management tool. They highlight its versatility across Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android, and web platforms, praising features like project categorization, task scheduling, time tracking, and integration with tools such as GitHub and Google Calendar. The app supports reminders, repeat tasks, attachments, and markdown-based project notes, while offering customizable UI, keyboard shortcuts, and productivity-enhancing tools like focus mode and break reminders. Despite minor bugs and a slightly less polished Linux interface, the speaker finds Super Productivity robust, user-friendly, and actively developed, making it a promising tool for efficient task management.

Takeaways

• 😀 The user tried multiple productivity and project management tools, including Notion, Trello, Doist, OpenProject, and LeanTime, but found them lacking in usability or necessary features.
• 😀 Super Productivity is a free, open-source tool that the user finds effective for task and time management.
• 😀 The application is available on Windows, Linux (Snap, AppImage, Debian, RPM), MacOS, Android, and via a web app (iPhone users must use the web version).
• 😀 Super Productivity allows creating projects with custom names, themes, icons, and integrations, including GitHub.
• 😀 Tasks can be scheduled for specific dates, marked as done, or tracked with integrated time management features.
• 😀 The planner feature allows users to visually move and reschedule tasks, although some minor scheduling bugs exist.
• 😀 Time management features include automatic/manual time tracking, idle detection, break reminders, and lunch notifications.
• 😀 Users can attach files via URLs, create project notes with a Markdown editor, and view notes in different formats (split, single, phrased).
• 😀 The tool supports recurring tasks, calendar imports (Google Calendar, Outlook 360), keyboard shortcuts, and description templates for tasks.
• 😀 At the end of the day, users can finish their day to see a summary of tasks, time spent, and breaks, while incomplete tasks roll over to the next day.
• 😀 Super Productivity is actively developed on GitHub, built in Electron, and open to community contributions for further improvement.

Q & A

What makes Super Productivity different from other project management tools like Notion and Trello?

Super Productivity stands out because it combines task management with integrated time tracking and scheduling, offering a more straightforward user experience compared to other tools that may be overly complex or feature-heavy.

Is Super Productivity free to use, and is it open-source?

Yes, Super Productivity is completely free and open-source. It's available on platforms like GitHub, where users can access and contribute to its development.

What platforms is Super Productivity available on?

Super Productivity is available on Linux, Windows, Mac OS, and Android. There is also a web version available for iPhone users, although it requires an extension to work.

How customizable is Super Productivity in terms of task management?

Super Productivity is highly customizable. Users can create tasks, assign them to different projects, set due dates, and add tags. Tasks can also be repeated on a custom schedule, and attachments can be added via URL.

Can you track time directly within Super Productivity?

Yes, Super Productivity allows you to track time either manually or automatically. You can start a timer on a task, enter time manually, and even track time spent on tasks over multiple days.

Does Super Productivity have integrations with other tools?

Yes, Super Productivity integrates with tools like GitHub, Dropbox, and Google Calendar, which helps streamline project management and data synchronization across devices.

What is the planner feature in Super Productivity?

The planner feature lets you visualize and organize your tasks on a calendar-like interface. You can drag and drop tasks between days and view your schedule in a weekly planner format.

Does Super Productivity provide reminders for tasks or breaks?

Yes, Super Productivity has reminders for both tasks and breaks. You can set up break reminders to alert you after a set period of work, and task reminders will notify you when a task is due.

How does the idle handling feature work in Super Productivity?

Super Productivity's idle handling feature detects when you're inactive on your computer and automatically triggers a break reminder. The idle time threshold is customizable.

Are there any known bugs or issues with Super Productivity?

Yes, the speaker mentions a few bugs, such as issues with scheduling tasks on specific days and the lunch break notification not triggering. However, the developer is actively working on bug fixes and updates.