Still alive! - A status update
Posted by jamie at 9:20 PM. May 11
Firstly, apologies for the long delay between posts and thanks for all the comments we have had so far.
We are still aiming for a summer beta launch (albeit late summer) and can finally reveal a few of the features that should make it in to the initial beta:
- Elegant, clean interface
- Single and multi user options
- General GTD processes including the assignment of actions to contexts and projects etc.
- Ticketing system for clients which can then be processed into projects/actions
- Multi-views of projects/contexts/actions e.g. next action for each project/context, complete project etc.
- Post-dated projects that only appear when they need to be processed
- Inbox/collection pool for collection data/tickets for processing
- Mobile access via any web enabled device
- Text scaling for easy viewing of lists
- Calendar with iCal feed support on context or project basis
- Client/contact lists which can be attached to projects
- Inbox/ticket attachments
- Global text search
- Templated projects for common action lists
- RSS feeds
- Unobtrusive Ajax enhancements
- Sub-projects
- Print-friendy style sheets allowing paper syncing
- Toggle between an actions context or project
- Quick action creation without over-complex forms
- Start and due dates for both projects and actions
- Easy reordering of actions
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Recurring projects/actions
- Project and action reminders
Please keep the features/requirements comments coming as it is helping us to build a clear picture of the most important features.
9 Responses to “Still alive! - A status update”
Radi May 31, 2007 at 7:51 AM
Well … December became February became July becomes Late summer … vaporware? Sorry, I can’t wait another year – will look for other possibilities. Good luck anyway! Bye, -Radi.
Anthony June 02, 2007 at 3:00 PM
I wrote my own gtd app in rails. Took me about a week but it does what I need. When propelr comes out, I’ll probably switch because it will have more features.
Paul Dale June 05, 2007 at 1:34 PM
I will be with you to the bloody end. I love to see GTD dreams come to fruition and can only wish you the very best as you roll out your design. I suspect that your app will be a thing of beauty and simplicity, like your web pages. I was using Thinking Rock app which rocks but the fonts are so small it’s just not worth the effort. So, meanwhile I’ll chill for a bit and use the hipster pda approach until someone like you brings a new “baby” into the world! Bon Chance, gang! Paul
Jamie Hill June 05, 2007 at 7:53 PM
Radi: I can understand the frustration, we all want to see it release, but only when it’s ready.
Anthony: Don’t worry, Propel’r won’t just be another todo list maker.
Paul: Thanks for the support.
Radi June 22, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Paul Dale said: I will be with you to the bloody end.
So you think there’ll be a bloody end … :-)
Sorry, couldn’t resist!
Adam Blinkinsop June 22, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Any estimate on the release date? (Or at least a beta?)
Jamie Hill June 23, 2007 at 1:02 AM
Adam: We are currently looking at a Sept/Oct release.
Ien Cheng June 23, 2007 at 9:53 AM
Mobile access via the mobile web is fine, but any chance of a downloadable Java app to make access quicker and more convinient from smartphones?
At the very least, it would be great to have a way to quickly email yourself items into your inbox or specific todo lists.
Jamie Hill June 23, 2007 at 4:54 PM
Ien: We will be looking at offline access down the road. Also we will be implementing a way to ‘collect’ by sending to a personalized email address or by setting up pop3 within Propel’r to automatically pull in mail from your mail account.