MyTasks started as a way to better track and summarize weekly work. While my team uses Jira for tasks and tickets, a lot of my work happens outside of it - things like reviewing pull requests, helping teammates, or handling production hotfixes and database interventions.
Every Friday my manager asked for a quick summary of the week and my plan for the next. I often realized I could not remember half of what I had done. That is what pushed me to build a lightweight tool to capture those tasks as they happen.
Purpose and Overview
MyTasks is a simple, focused app for logging daily tasks and generating automated summaries.
The interface is split into two parts:
- A calendar on the left to select the week
- A daily task list on the right showing the days of the selected week
For each day, I can quickly add tasks with the following details:
- Title
- Notes or description
- Status (e.g., done, in progress, blocked)
- Type (work or personal)
This structure keeps a clear record of daily work, even when it does not show up in official tracking systems.
AI-Powered Summarization
One of the most useful features is AI summary generation. I added two buttons:
- Daily summary
- Weekly summary
Both call the ChatGPT API to generate natural-language summaries of the tasks recorded, which saves time when sending reports or reflecting on the week.
Technology Stack
The app is intentionally minimalistic and optimized for speed. It was built with:
- Next.js for the frontend and routing
- PocketBase as a lightweight backend and database
- Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui for styling and components
While simple in scope, MyTasks solved a recurring issue in my day-to-day work.
From Personal to Team-Wide
I originally built the app for myself, then shared it with my manager. He liked the idea, and now we are working together to evolve MyTasks into a tool for company-wide usage. It is a clear example of how a personal pain point can turn into broader value.
Test it out
You can try out the app yourself here. There's a demo account to let you explore the features without needing to create an account.