In the next article we are going to take a look at Super Productivity. This is an everyday productivity tool. This is a list app pending tasks and a time tracking application for Gnu/Linux, Windows and MacOS. The program is built with Electron, but does not require an Internet connection. It also has integration (Optional) with Atlassian's Jira software.
Super Productivity is designed to help us stay organized, break things down into chunks so that with a little attention, we can improve our overall efficiency. The application It will allow us to create time sheets and work summaries effortlessly, with which we can track and document our work.
This application has Jira and Github integration, so you'll notify us of changes without having to check Jira or emails every 10 minutes. You just need to automatically import all the tasks assigned to you, schedule the details locally, and submit work logs with a single click.
This software offers a variety of optional features, which can help us to improve our work. It has a pomdoro timer to help us focus, if necessary. A rest reminder, which will tell us when to leave in front of the screen, and a page against the screen. procrastination, which seeks to be of help to waste less time when it is more difficult to do so.
General features of Super Productivity
- Application It does NOT collect any data and will not ask us for any type of user account or registration. It is a free and open source, and as indicated on its website it always will be.
- The program satisfies three popular use cases in one centralized application; to-do list, time tracking and note taking.
- We can translate the program interface into different languages, among which is Spanish.
- Will allow us create tasks and subtasks.
- It will also allow us add notes to created tasks.
- We will find the option to remind us to take a break.
- Will allow us use daily time or the daily summary.
- We can also use and create keyboard shortcuts.
- In addition, the program will allow us use themes, including dark mode.
- No built-in sync or cloud save, so everything that is organized on a machine will only be available on that machine.
- It is worth remembering that there is a versión web by Super Productivity, which is available to use online, so you can check if you are interested in the program before installing it on your system.
Install Super Productivity on Ubuntu
Ubuntu users can use Super Productivity using its AppImage package or the Snap package that we can find available at Snapcraft.
As AppImage
The AppImage package can be found available in release page for this project. In addition we will also have the option to download this package by opening a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and executing the command in it:
wget https://github.com/johannesjo/super-productivity/releases/download/v7.6.0/superProductivity-7.6.0.AppImage -O superproductivity.appimage
When the download is complete, you will need grant execute permission to the file. For this, we will only have to write in the same terminal;
sudo chmod +x superproductivity.appimage
At this point, we can launch the program by double clicking on this file or typing in the command line:
sudo ./superproductivity.appimage
As snap package
The other option available to use this program in Ubuntu will be using the snap package that can also be found on the project's release page. Although to install it, just open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the command:
sudo snap install superproductivity
Once the installation is complete, we can start this program looking for your launcher in our system.
uninstall
For remove snap package of this program, just open the terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run in it:
sudo snap remove superproductivity
Today, productivity is something most of us aspire to. Which is why note taking, task assignments and apps like this one to keep our tasks organized are so popular. It can Learn more about this program at project website.