How to Build Your Own Zenkit To Do
Replace Zenkit To Do with a custom build. The super-simple task management app
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 44 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 44 features
Task Organization(6 features)
Get tasks out of your thoughts and into your Inbox. Work from there, or sort them into any of your lists to stay organized.
Smart lists like Starred, Today, This Week, and Assigned to Me to help you know exactly what needs to be done and when.
Sort lists by title, due date, created date or assigned to. Quickly and easily surface tasks to the top of your list with a couple of taps.
Mark favorite or important tasks with a star to keep them at the top of your lists, or view them in a separate 'Starred' list.
Break down your tasks into manageable subtasks and check them off as you work through them. A visual indicator of complete tasks helps you stay on track.
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Enterprise(5 features)
Detailed activity audit logs for compliance and monitoring.
In Organization mode, we support extensive and customizable audit functions.
Automated user provisioning via SCIM protocol.
Use SCIM-Provider like MS Azure AD to automatically keep your users in sync with the rest of your infrastructure.
Single Sign-On via SAML for enterprise authentication.
File Management(5 features)
Add drawings and graphical annotations to every file or comment.
Add own simple drawings and illustrations everywhere: in comments, or as files.
Attach files like PDFs, images, photos, and other documents to your tasks so you have all the info you need right at your fingertips. Connect with Dropbox, Box, or Google Drive.
Complete file management system for storing and organizing documents.
View all your files across Collections.
Integration(5 features)
API access for integrations and custom development.
Forward emails directly to Zenkit To Do to create a new task. Pick the list you need, and even assign members from your email inbox!
Advanced API features for enterprise customers.
Take advantage of the iCal integration in the global calendar view and keep track of holidays, vacations, and events from other calendars.
Deep integration with other Zenkit products including Projects, Base, Forms, Hypernotes, and Zenchat.
Security(4 features)
Make sure your account is secure with two-factor authentication. Available for all Zenkit users.
Restrict what Collection members can both see and do when working in your workspace.
Set passwords to restrict who can access your workspaces.
Manage access rights in your lists and decide who can read, edit, and comment on your tasks.
Team Collaboration(4 features)
Share your lists and folders with your team, friends, and family. Add members to tasks and comment or @mention others to discuss the details.
Add comments to tasks to discuss all the details. Use @mentions to inform others about your activities directly.
Share your tasks, lists, and folders with your team, friends, and family. Easily track activities of members you've shared with.
Built-in chat functionality for team communication integrated with tasks.
Views(3 features)
Gantt chart view for project timeline management.
Kanban view for tasks and projects.
Calendar view for team events and scheduling.
Accessibility(2 features)
Access your tasks on any device. Available online as a web app, and on iOS and Android phones and tablets.
Work on your tasks from anywhere, even 30,000 feet in the air. Zenkit To Do supports offline access to your lists and tasks, so you're never caught out.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.