jyguyomarch/awesome-productivity

Tools and Apps

Knowledge Management

Logseq - Logseq is a privacy-first, open-source knowledge base that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files. Use it to write, organize and share your thoughts, keep your to-do list, and build your own digital garden.

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Password Manager

KeePass - A free, open source, light-weight password manager with auto-type, browser and plugin support.

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Knowledge Management

Scribe - Automatically create step-by-step guides for any process. Simply hit “record” and Scribe will generate a detailed guide complete with screenshots based on your actions, ready to share with colleagues, customers, and friends.

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Task Management

Paymo - Keep your team aligned and engaged. Manage tasks, create team schedules, track work time, and bill your clients from the same platform.

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File Management

OneDrive - Best cloud storage solution for Windows users.

pCloud - A cloud storage solution with a strong focus on security.

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Task Automation

Parabola - Drag and drop tool to build custom reports, workflows, and integrations to automate your manual processes.

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Task Automation

n8n - Open-source workflow automation for connecting web services with an option to self-host.

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Habit Trackers

Emoji Log - Calm, emoji-based tracker for arbitrary things that doesn't use streaks.

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Task Management

Tweek - Super Simple To Do list and Weekly Task Management.

Timely - Automatic time tracking software. Get a flawless digital record of all project and team time, all without the hassle of manual timers and note taking.

Tools and Apps

Password Manager

Bitwarden - A free, trusted password manager that can store, sync, and generate passwords online or through native apps.

LastPass - A freemium password manager that stores encrypted passwords online.

Books

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task.

Getting Things Done - A very simple and efficient time-management method.

The 5 Choices - An all around productivity methodology dealing with prioritization, scheduling, technology and energy management.

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File Management

Dropbox - Simple, elegant, and versatile cloud storage solution.

Box - Very good cloud storage solution for business customers.

Google Drive - Cloud storage solution deeply integrated in the Google ecosystem.

Mega - A very generous (50G from the get go) and highly secure cloud storage solution.

Nextcloud - The self-hosted productivity platform that keeps you in control.

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Task Management

OmniFocus - A Getting Things Done based task manager for macOS and iOS.

Airtable - Mix of spreadsheet and database to help organize work.

Amazing Marvin - Marvin incorporates principles from behavioral psychology to help beat procrastination, feel in control and finish todo list.

Any.do - Simple interface, packed with features, currently the favorite to-do list manager at Lifehacker.

GitHub Projects - A lesser known feature of GitHub, makes it easy to tie your project management process to your code.

Hitask - Easy Project and Task Management for Teams.

KanbanFlow - Kanban method task board with Pomodoro technique.

Microsoft To Do - Microsoft cloud-based task management application based on Wunderlist technology.

Remember the Milk - Great at managing tags for to-dos and location based tasks.

Taskade - Simple and collaborative task lists for teams.

Taskwarrior - An open source command line task manager. Flexible, fast, efficient, and unobtrusive.

Timing - Automatic time and productivity tracking for Mac. Helps you stay on track with your work and ensures no billable hours get lost if you are billing hourly.

Tinido - A beautiful and simple task management app that can also give you insights by showing your completed tasks in a contribution graph similar to the one you find on your GitHub profile.

Todo.txt - Tired of having complicated apps to organize your tasks? Todo.txt is a technique that uses a single .txt file to help you get the job done.

Todoist - Powerful and cross-platform productivity tool.

Topydostars615 - A powerful todo list application using the todo.txt format, positioned between todo.txt CLI and Taskwarrior.

Trello - Kanban method task board.

VivifyScrum - Agile project management app for teams that deliver. Customizable Scrum and Kanban boards.

Websites

Advanced GTD with Remember The Milk - A tutorial on how to implement GTD with Remember the Milk.

12+ Tips and Tricks to Work Faster in Microsoft Outlook - Tame your Outlook with these tips in order to get a little bit closer to the awesome Inbox Zero.

Inbox Zero - Rigorous approach to email management aimed at keeping the inbox (almost) empty at all times.

Lifehacker - The go-to blog for tips, tricks, and downloads for getting things done.

Pomodoro Technique - Slice your tasks in 25 minute packages and get more done in less time.

r/Productivity - Productivity subreddit.

Rid Your Desktop of Clutter with This Simple Trio of Icons - A little trick that has been keeping my desktop clean for years now.

ShortLib - Collection of hundreds of shortcuts for Windows, Mac and Linux.

The Bullet Journal - A pen and paper method that turns a simple notebook into a highly efficient productivity tool.

Zen Habits - Blog by Leo Babauta with topics such as simplifying life.

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Note Management

Evernote - Evernote can basically become your second brain and remember everything for you.

Google Keep - A nice and simple note management system tightly integrated with Google products.

Inkdrop - A cross-platform note taking application for Markdown lovers.

Joplin - A note taking and to-do application with synchronization capabilities.

OneNote - Very good note management solution, but best for Windows users.

Preserverstars213 - Notes organizer desktop application based on Electron.

Simplenote - Light, clean, and free. Simplenote is now available for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and the web.

Standard Notes - A simple and private notes application.

WorkFlowy - Outlining application for nested bulleted lists.

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Habit Trackers

Everyday - Form new habits by doing things every day.

Habitica - Complete your real life daily goals in a role play game (previously called HabitRPG).

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Task Automation

Awesome AutoHotKeystars2.1k - AutoHotKey is a free, open-source macro-creation and automation software for Windows that allows users to automate repetitive tasks.

IFTTT - Allows you to create chains of conditional statements (called recipes) between web services in order to make the web work for you and boost your productivity.

Tasker - Android application that can perform context sensitive custom tasks (e.g. automatically turn on wifi when you arrive home).

Zapier - Automation tool that allows you to connect hundreds of web services and create automations between the processes.

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Knowledge Management

Obie.ai - AI platform that brings all knowledge and documentation into one spot.

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Miscellaneous

ShareX - Screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool.

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Knowledge Management

Obsidian.md - A knowledge base tool that works on local Markdown files. It allows you to create links between different notes.

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Note Management

Yana - Powerful note-taking app with nested documents, full-text search, rich-text editor, code snippet editor and more.

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Habit Trackers

Waka Time - Open source plugin for knowing exactly how long you spend coding.

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Note Management

Notion - An all-in-one very customizable workspace for notes, tasks, wikis and lists.

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Task Automation

AutoIt - Small tool for Windows to automate the Windows GUI, but it can also be used for other purposes.

Qbserve - Mac time tracking automation: freelance project tracking, timesheets, invoicing & real-time productivity feedback.

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Task Management

Pomolectronstars556 - A pomodoro app for your menubar/tray.

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Habit Trackers

Loop Habit Trackerstars5.3k - An Android app for creating and maintaining good habits.

Tools and Apps

Habit Trackers

HabitBull - Premium habit tracker.