How to Build Your Own Geekbot
Replace Geekbot with a custom build. Asynchronous stand-up meetings in Slack & Microsoft Teams
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 48 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
Real-time messaging and live updates
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 48 features
Polls(12 features)
Schedule polls with flexible recurrence settings to gather feedback at convenient times
Automatically generate poll options and questions tailored to team needs through a prompt to Geekbot
Conduct anonymous polls to ensure honest and candid feedback from all participants
Pick from existing templates and customize them to fit team needs
Access comprehensive analytics with data visualizations including charts and pie graphs
+7 more in this category
Reporting(7 features)
Enable team members to speak freely and provide honest feedback without hesitation through anonymous reporting
Download .csv files of reports from all standups and surveys for further analysis
Share automated participation highlights directly in Slack to celebrate consistency and remind teammates about check-ins
See participation rates, categories of blockers, team sentiment, and send reporting reminders
Broadcast all reports in a dedicated Slack thread to minimize channel noise and maintain a focused workspace
+2 more in this category
Security(4 features)
Request custom assessments based on specific security needs created in partnership with team
Multiple layers of security including data encryption to keep data protected
Regular audits as part of security compliance to ensure protection
Bolster security with CAIQ, Penetration Test Reports, and Service Architecture Diagrams on-demand
Standups(4 features)
Customize standup schedules so the bot only sends questions on specific days chosen by the team
Allow each participant to tailor their own report scheduling, ensuring updates fit into individual schedules
Pause standups, check-ins, and reports while team members are away with no updates sent until they return
Run as many standups, check-ins and reports as needed without limits
AI(3 features)
Auto-generate answer options to make polling even quicker
Get real-time insights into team activities, projects, and meetings by asking Geekbot questions
Instant reports and AI-powered updates with automatic rollups
Enterprise(3 features)
Get dedicated database instance hosted on secure cloud platform with full isolation
Spin up fully loaded deployment on reliable cloud infrastructure with dedicated resources
Secure volume-based discounts based on higher license counts and longer-term commitments
Support(3 features)
A dedicated account manager serves as single point of contact ensuring needs are prioritized
Team walks organization through first steps with support and tailored setup process
Skip the line with faster responses and around the clock support whenever team needs help
Analytics(2 features)
See responses visualized in charts and graphs to spot trends and make informed decisions
Track reported tasks, work activities, and projects over time with Sankey diagrams and Gantt charts visualization
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 48 features at very easy complexity.