How to Build Your Own Workflowy
Replace Workflowy with a custom build. A simpler way to organize your work
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 16 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 16 features
Organization(5 features)
Backlink to anything with automatically created references
Core feature using a single bullet list with indentation to create hierarchical organization
Infinitely nesting structure allows organizing content exactly as needed
Create live copies of anything and view and update from anywhere
Tag items to quickly filter and visually identify them
Collaboration(3 features)
People you share with don't need an account to view or edit items
Easily save shared items to your account for later viewing
Dead-simple sharing permissions to control who sees what and collaborate easily
AI(1 features)
AI-powered capabilities for enhanced productivity
Capture(1 features)
Lightning fast application, just open the app and start typing
File Management(1 features)
Drag-and-drop files and images inline without switching apps, with unlimited uploads on Pro
Mobile(1 features)
Capture anything on the go with iOS and Android native applications
Navigation(1 features)
Focus on the forest or the trees with keyboard shortcuts to zoom in and out
Project Management(1 features)
Turn lists into super-powered kanban boards for visual task management
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 16 features at very easy complexity.