Could this solve the frustration of switching between work apps?
Kenedy Paulino
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Have you ever felt frustrated switching between multiple apps just to get work done as a team? One app for chat, another for notes, another for project management—it feels fragmented, wastes time, and makes it easy to lose track of things.
With that in mind, I’m developing a collaborative app that aims to solve these problems by focusing on:
Ease of use: A simple, intuitive interface that any team can quickly adopt.
Modular flexibility: Customizable workspaces (we call them containers) where you can add only what you need: public or private channels, notes, mind maps, tasks, and more. It’s tailored to your team’s roles and workflow.
Security: End-to-end encrypted chats to ensure your data stays safe.
What makes this app different?
Beyond real-time chat with threads and notifications, users can create sessions within channels, including:
Collaborative notes: Like Google Keep but with the option to add voice notes that are automatically transcribed.
Mind maps: For visualizing ideas or planning projects.
Task canvas: Similar to Trello but built right into your channels, so you can assign tasks without leaving your workflow.
Questions:
Have you faced issues with fragmentation between tools when collaborating with others?
What features would you like to see in a tool like this?
What are your thoughts on this modular, flexible approach?
Any feedback, suggestions, or even criticism would be incredibly helpful. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!
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Shabnam Katoch@shabb_katoch
As a Marketer - I have to work with multiple tools and apps to get work sorted, I would love to understand more!!
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@shabb_katoch Thanks for your interest! I completely understand the struggle of managing multiple tools—it can feel overwhelming and inefficient. That’s exactly what we’re addressing with this app: creating a centralized, flexible, and user-friendly collaboration platform.
Here’s a deeper dive into what we offer:
Role Flexibility: Admin rights can be assigned not just for the whole workspace, but specifically for individual containers, channels, or even particular sections. This gives you total control over who can manage what.
Task and Note Assignments: You can assign notes and tasks to specific users. They’ll receive notifications (and emails) letting them know they've been tagged in a note or given a task. This keeps everything centralized and organized.
Direct and Group Chat: We’ve built in both direct chat (inbox) for one-on-one conversations and group chats within channels. This way, communication is streamlined, whether it's with a single person or your whole team.
Voice Transcription: Add notes or tasks through voice, and they’ll be transcribed and automatically assigned. This makes it easier to capture ideas and keep things organized without needing to type everything out.
Centralized Workflow: Everything works from one place—no more switching between apps. No more learning different tools or managing team members in separate platforms.
Easy to Use: Even with all these features, the app is designed to be extremely easy to learn and use. You’ll be able to get started and feel comfortable within the first hour. No steep learning curve—just straightforward, intuitive design.
Ultimately, the app is about flexibility and simplicity, allowing you to build your workspace however you need, without overwhelming complexity.
I’d love to hear your thoughts—what other features do you think would make the app even more productive for your workflow? What would make it a perfect tool for you?
@kenedy_paulino thats is really cool 👌
For sure, constantly switching between tools is a pain! I've been using Station to unify all my work apps into one interface. It's a game changer for streamlining workflows and being more productive. You can add all your fave tools like Slack, Google Workspace, Asana, etc. Definitely worth checking out if app overload is killing your flow!
@paulhill8 yeah jajaja thats a big problem thats why we are building this