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Finally Finished a Project: CmdList – A Keyboard-Focused, Floating Todo List for macOS
r/SideProject
6/29/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CmdList | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cmdlist/id6747479815 | Productivity / Todo List | Keyboard-only control, Always on top, Auto-clears completed tasks overnight, Simple categories, Dark & light mode |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Developers often abandon projects due to feature creep or chasing perfection
- Difficulty in building and releasing a finished product
- Need for minimalist tools that avoid mouse dependency
Problems to Solve:
- Creating a focused, simple tool that actually gets released
- Reducing friction in task management with keyboard-only control
- Maintaining a clutter-free task organization system
Potential Solutions:
- Building minimalist MVPs instead of feature-heavy applications
- Keyboard-centric interfaces for efficiency
- Auto-clearing completed tasks to maintain focus
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Releasing a minimal viable product (MVP) to overcome perfectionism
- Focusing on core functionality before expanding features
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing on relevant subreddits (e.g., r/SideProject) for initial feedback
- Free App Store listing with potential for future monetization
Monetization & Product:
- Currently free (implied by App Store listing without price)
- Future iOS version planned for expansion
- Product-market fit through simplicity and keyboard focus
User Engagement:
- Actively responding to technical questions in comments
- Providing GitHub resources for developers (e.g., floating panel tutorial)
- Soliciting user feedback for improvements