This is NOT Notion.

A fast idea-to-project workflow for indie developers.

⚡ Capture ideas in seconds
🧠 Add context later, not upfront
🔌 API-ready for AI agents & workflows

See it on the App Store See how it works

Built by an indie developer. Early feedback welcome.

Turn raw ideas into plans that survive real life

Planelo is built for indie developers and solo builders who juggle experiments, side projects, and early-stage products without losing the thread.

Capture ideas in seconds, shape them into structured projects, and keep momentum even when priorities shift. It bridges the gap between quick notes and full project systems.

What you can manage with Planelo

ideas and early concepts
early-stage projects and experiments
APIs and automation workflows
notes linked directly to real execution

Planelo is built for people who build products — not for corporate teams, managers, or bloated workflows. It’s designed to support focus, privacy, and fast iteration for developers shipping real things.

Designed for the "Messy Middle"

Most tools force you to turn an abstract idea immediately into a task. Planelo gives you a structured scratchpad to refine concepts before you write a single line of code.

Capture Fast

Low-friction input. Get the idea out of your head instantly, organize it later.

Structured Flow

Projects, Ideas, and Specs are distinct entities. Follow a logical progression.

Dev-Ready

API keys, automations, and markdown support. Built for your workflow.

Built for flow, not management

Projects & Ideas

Inbox + projects with drag & drop, fast switching, Cmd+N for quick capture. Full split-view layout on iPad, iPad build on Mac plus Mac Catalyst with native shortcuts.

TLS · AES-256 · Zero-knowledge

Private sync

Custom backend (planelo.app/v1) with encrypted storage (AES-256) and no third-party data sharing.

// POST /ideas

curl https://planelo.app/v1/ideas < \{

"title": "Ship Share Extension",

"api_key": "sk_live_...";

"attachments": ["photo.jpg"]

}

API & Automations

Generate API keys for AI agents and automations. During launch, the Pro tier is unlocked, so you can connect the share extension, offline queue, and scripts.

⌘ + N → New Idea

⌘ + ⇧ + N → New Project

⌘ + F → Search

⌘ + ↑ / ↓ → Cycle status

Keyboard First

Cmd+N = new idea, Cmd+Shift+N = new project, Cmd+F search. iPad supports gestures and external keyboards; Mac build is optimized for trackpad + shortcuts.

Distraction-Free UI

Dark mode by default, adaptive sheets, full-screen forms on iPad, theme-aware toasts + haptics, all tuned so UI never distracts from your text.

Improved Workflow

Tier-aware workflow (Starter = 2 projects, referral bonus = Pro). Drag & drop between projects, swipe actions auto-cycle status and priority values.

Why Planelo?

Ideas deserve privacy before they become projects.

Planelo replaces scattered notes with a protected, structured flow. Capture sparks, evolve them into specs, and keep every device in sync through our encrypted backend.

Fully encrypted cloud sync

Your ideas sync securely across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via encrypted cloud storage—no third-party analytics or shared servers.

Cross-device sync via secure backend

Planelo runs on its own encrypted backend for fast, private synchronization, offline queueing, and zero data brokerage.

✦

Ideas before tasks

Capture messy sparks without polluting your todo list. Refine, prioritize, and attach context before promoting an idea to execution.

☰

Structured knowledge

Projects → Ideas → Specs. Filters, referral gating, and status lanes keep everything organized even when the backlog spans dozens of experiments.

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Developer-grade tooling

API keys, share extension with offline queue, Markdown editing, attachment support, and automation hooks built to slot into scripts and CI bots.

// The Planelo Philosophy

const idea = new Concept();

idea.evolve();

if (idea.isReady) {"{"}

idea.convertToSpec();

{"}"}

Development Roadmap

Now (Beta)

iPad + Mac Catalyst layout with shortcuts
Share extension with offline queue
API keys & Referral bonus (Starter → Pro)
Bug report sheet + toast system

Release telemetry & analytics
Share extension polish (preview, queue status)
Web “What’s new” + affiliate dashboard

Later

Webhooks + Lovable integrations
External widget (quick capture)
Team sharing with granular roles

Early Feedback

"Finally, a place to dump my app ideas that isn't buried in Apple Notes or cluttered in Jira."

- iOS Developer

"The API feature is a game changer. I have a script that pipes rough ideas straight into Planelo."

- Backend Engineer

"Clean, fast, and secure. Exactly what I needed for my side-project workflow."

- Product Designer