How to Build Your Own TickTick
Replace TickTick with a custom build. A To-Do List and Calendar to keep you organized
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 36 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 36 features
Calendar(6 features)
Calendar view ensuring tasks are executed in order
Multiple calendar view options including monthly, weekly, daily, agenda, multi-day, and multi-week views for efficient time planning
Calendar view offering clear overview of entire month for planning and checking
Calendar view enabling dynamic adjustments across multiple days
Calendar view letting you shift weeks for making changes
+1 more in this category
Reminders(6 features)
Notifications keep ringing until you handle the task, ensuring important items are not missed
Enable daily reminders at set time to organize today's tasks and start a new day
Receive task reminders via email in addition to app notifications
Set location-based reminders to get notified when arriving at specific locations (iOS only)
Set time-based reminders with multiple alerts and pin to lock screen (iOS only)
+1 more in this category
Integration(3 features)
Integrate with Google Calendar and add tasks directly from calendar
Subscribe calendar and integrate with other apps to manage all matters in TickTick
Quickly add tasks through third-party apps like Weibo or email plugin
Productivity(3 features)
Global keyboard shortcut to add tasks instantly from anywhere while working
Use shortcuts and command menus to perform quick operations without using mouse
Plan schedule by local time zone when traveling or on business trips
View Mode(3 features)
Organize tasks into columns based on chosen grouping to see different types at a glance with progress details and statuses
Organize tasks with three-column layout for categories, tasks with schedules, and detailed task information with notes, images, and Markdown support
Lightweight project management tool displaying tasks according to set durations with drag-and-drop adjustment capabilities
Organization(2 features)
Customize smart filters like 'high-priority tasks for this week' to view tasks quickly and efficiently
Add tags to tasks for easier task organization and categorization
Task Capture(2 features)
Multiple quick add methods including third-party app integration, email plugin, browser right-click, widget, desktop shortcut, Google Calendar, NLP, and voice input
Add tasks using voice input with automatic text conversion
AI/Automation(1 features)
Automatically recognize time information from task input and set reminders intelligently
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