Guides & Playbooks

Super Productivity Guides: Master Your Workflow, Own Your Data

Curated playbooks for time boxing, ADHD focus systems, and developer efficiency – all strictly local-first so every guide preserves the privacy promise behind the open-source deep work task manager.

Core Methodology

Complete Guide to Time Boxing

Build a predictable cadence with atomic work blocks, Pomodoro-friendly timers, and weekly retros so deep work lives right next to meetings.

Use this pillar to wire estimates, break down focus sessions, and give teams a shared rhythm that still feels lightweight.

Read Time Boxing Guide

Deep Dives

Core Methodology

Complete Guide to Getting Things Done (GTD)

Master David Allen's GTD method to achieve 'mind like water.' Capture everything, clarify what matters, and execute with confidence.

Learn the 5-step workflow, set up your trusted system in Super Productivity, and build the Weekly Review habit that keeps it all running.

Read GTD Guide

Focus Mastery

Ultimate Guide to Deep Work for Developers

Master the art of focus in a distracted world. Learn how to trigger flow state, manage attention residue, and build a schedule that protects your most valuable asset.

This guide combines neuroscience with practical scheduling tactics to help you reclaim your brain from the economy of attention.

Read Deep Work Guide

Deep Dives

Neurodivergent Systems

ADHD & Focus Blueprint

Layer gentle structure on top of dopamine-friendly reminders, visual time estimates, and compassionate review rituals that meet brains where they are.

The guide covers timeboxing with buffers, transition cues, and energy-aware planning so routines can flex without falling apart.

Read ADHD Focus Guide

Decision Guides

App Comparisons

Honest breakdowns of how Super Productivity stacks up against the giants. We highlight where we win (privacy) and where they might fit you better.

Avoid feature fatigue by comparing local-first data ownership, recurring task logic, and integration depths before you switch.

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Popular Face-offs

Workflow Optimization

The Developer Productivity Hub

Optimize your engineering workflow, reduce context switching, and integrate your task layer with your codebase.

A comprehensive guide to protecting focus and prioritizing shipping over status updates.

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Key Topics

Privacy & Principles

Privacy-First Productivity

Stop renting your focus. Learn why local-first architecture means your thoughts belong to you – not a cloud server.

A manifesto for data ownership, offline-first workflows, and reclaiming control from data-extractive SaaS.

Read the Manifesto

Open-Source Productivity

Own your workflow and your data. Learn why open-source, local-first tools beat proprietary SaaS for the apps that know your whole day.

A complete guide to choosing a FOSS task manager, building a local-first stack, and self-hosting -- no lock-in, no telemetry, no subscription.

Read the Open-Source Guide

Work Analytics

Time Tracking & Work Analytics

Time is your only non-renewable asset. Learn how to measure what matters without clunky, invasive trackers.

Discover lightweight analytics that help you understand where your day goes without feeling like admin work.

Explore Analytics

The Psychology of Work

Understand the wetware of productivity. Learn behavioral mechanics: dopamine, cognitive load, and psychological effects.

Work with your brain, not against it. Science-backed strategies that reject hustle culture for sustainable focus.

Learn the Science

The Super Productivity Handbook

A comprehensive playbook with practical guides to help you achieve super productivity.

Learn actionable strategies for time management, focus, and efficient workflows.

Read the Handbook

Key Topics

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