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Shortcut vs Build Mode

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Shortcut compared with Build Mode
Detail ShortcutBuild Mode logo Build Mode
What it doesProject management software that does the work for you Private time tracker for Mac that records focused work with one button
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingNot given $29 one-time payment (early builder price, will rise to $49). Includes one-button time tracking, daily/weekly/all-time totals, automatic app tracking, custom categories, long-term hour goals, weekly visual reflections, and local data storage. No subscription, no account.
Key features
  • Kanban boards for tracking work
  • Roadmaps for visualizing epics and workloads
  • Sprints and Iterations for time-boxed development
  • Docs connected to work for documentation
  • Work-in-Progress limits to prevent bottlenecks
  • Custom Fields for structured processes
  • Automations for repetitive tasks
  • VCS integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
  • Objectives for aligning work with company goals
  • AI agent coordination with Korey
  • One-button keyboard shortcut to start and stop sessions
  • Live session clock in MacBook notch
  • Automatic mode suggestions from active app
  • Pauses idle time and display sleep
  • Dashboard with daily, weekly, and all-time totals
  • Wrapped weekly visual recap shareable as image
  • Custom categories or skills
  • All data stored locally on Mac
What makes it different
  • Lightweight and enjoyable to use compared to traditional project management tools
  • Built-in VCS automations that sync with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket without manual updates
  • Native AI agent integration with Korey for accelerating product engineering workflows
  • Flexible customization that adapts to team workflows without being overly complex
  • Fast performance with keyboard shortcuts for efficient work
  • No screen recording or access to browser history
  • One-time lifetime purchase with no subscription
  • Built by a solo founder for their own use
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)74 +1 (up) since last check27 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2922
Citation Flow (Majestic)4827
Referring domains (Majestic)224276

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