Super Productivity: The Open-Source Todoist Alternative with Time Tracking Superpowers
Ever feel like your to-do app is fighting against you instead of helping? Super Productivity might be the antidote. This open-source project (14.4k stars on GitHub) combines task management with deep work features like timeboxing and integrations with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab—all while keeping your data local-first.
What It Does
Super Productivity is an Electron-based app that mashes up:
- Task management with projects, tags, and notes
- Time tracking with automatic idle detection
- Timeboxing (Pomodoro-like sessions with analytics)
- Dev-friendly integrations (Jira, GitLab, GitHub, OpenProject)
- Cross-platform sync via WebDAV or self-hosted options
Unlike cloud-only tools, it works offline and stores data locally by default—a win for privacy-focused users.
Why It’s Cool
- Jira/GitLab task mirroring: Sync issues directly into your todo list without leaving the app.
- Time tracking that fights procrastination: The app nags you (politely) if you’ve been idle too long.
- Open-source but polished: Rare combo of MIT license + thoughtful UI (dark mode included).
- For power users who hate fragmentation: Instead of juggling Toggl + Todoist + Jira, it’s all in one tab.
How to Try It
- Grab the latest release for Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Or install via
snap:snap install superproductivity - Web version available at super-productivity.com
Final Thoughts
As a developer, I’m skeptical of "productivity porn" tools, but Super Productivity stands out by actually reducing tool-switching overhead. The Jira/GitLab integrations alone could save hours for devs tracking issues. It’s not as minimalist as Todoist, but if you want a FOSS app that grows with your workflow (and respects your data), this is worth a spin.
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