How to Build Your Own Craft
Replace Craft with a custom build. Docs and Notes Editor - Your space for notes, tasks, and big ideas
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 21 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 21 features
Collaboration(4 features)
Share documents via link with customizable permissions
Publish documents directly from Craft with customizable sharing options
Collaborative space for team members to work together
Visual whiteboarding space for brainstorming and idea mapping
Organization(4 features)
Structured databases with rich data tracking and organized views
Hierarchical folder structure for organizing documents and notes
Organize content into separate spaces for work and personal use
Tag-based organization system for flexible content categorization
Productivity(3 features)
Access to 200+ templates built by the Craft community
Pre-built templates to kickstart different types of projects and documents
Access to document version history for tracking changes over time
AI(2 features)
Monthly credits for using AI-powered features and writing assistance
AI-powered writing assistance and content generation
Integration(2 features)
Connect with external tools and services via API
Integration with Model Context Protocol clients for extended functionality
Calendar(1 features)
Integrated calendar view for scheduling and planning
Core(1 features)
Capture and organize notes across all devices
Note-Taking(1 features)
Dedicated space for daily journaling and observational notes
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 21 features at very easy complexity.