Homechart

Project Overview

Homechart is a comprehensive personal productivity app designed to solve “app fatigue” by consolidating multiple productivity tools into a single, integrated platform. Developed in 2021, the application covers various personal management domains including todos, calendar, recipes, shopping, and budgeting.

Technical Architecture

The application is built using a modern tech stack:

• Backend: Go API server
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Caching: In-memory cache (ttlcache) or Redis
• Frontend: Mithril/TypeScript
• Mobile Support: Capacitor for Android/iOS apps

Key Differentiators

The project stands out through:

• Free self-hosted container option
• Cloud availability
• No advertisements
• Integrated cross-functional productivity features

Creator’s Perspective

The developer views Homechart as an ongoing creative process, likening the development to “whittling a large piece of wood”. They explicitly avoid corporate development methodologies, preferring an organic, passion-driven approach to building the product.

Community Response

Initial community feedback was positive, with developers appreciating the integrated approach to solving productivity app fragmentation and the clean, simple design.