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Checkvist

Keyboard-first outliner for people who think in lists

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Checkvist is a keyboard-first online outliner and task manager for people who organize work in hierarchical lists. It supports project planning, checklists, research notes, work logs, and brainstorming sessions, with options to keep lists private or share them with others.

Core features include endless hierarchy, keyboard navigation, smart completion, Markdown formatting, tags, due dates, notes, assignees, file attachments, search and filtering, and list sharing with password protection and expiration controls. Integrations include email task creation, Zapier, Dropbox, Google Calendar sync, Chrome and Firefox extensions, a Web Clipper, Jira, YouTrack, Slack, an Open API, and an MCP server for AI assistants. It also offers a mobile offline web app, dark and distraction-free themes, and advanced CSS customization.

Checkvist offers a free plan with unlimited hierarchical lists and collaboration, plus paid PRO and PRO team tiers. PRO adds features such as file storage, bookmarks, task assignment, repeating tasks, calendar sync, AI assistant support, advanced sharing, and backups. PRO team, listed as coming soon, adds centralized data ownership, user management, group access rights, spaces, list locking, and priority support. A 14-day trial is available, and subscriptions can be paid quarterly or yearly.

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