WorkFlowy
Infinitely nested outliner and note-taking tool that doubles as a flexible task management system, using simple bulleted lists that can zoom infinitely for organizing thoughts, projects, and tasks.
Last updated: 2026-03-21 05:48
Overview
WorkFlowy is a simple yet powerful outliner that allows infinite nesting of bulleted lists, creating a flexible system for note-taking, task management, and thought organization.
Core Concept
Infinite Zoom
- Start with main topics as bullets
- Nest sub-items infinitely deep
- Zoom into any item to focus
- Zoom out to see big picture
- Navigate entire knowledge base as nested lists
Key Features
Simplicity
- Only bullets and text
- No formatting complexity
- Keyboard-driven navigation
- Fast and lightweight
- Minimal learning curve
Flexibility
- Use for GTD workflows
- Project management
- Meeting notes
- Personal wiki
- Daily journaling
- Brainstorming
Collaboration
- Real-time collaboration
- Share specific branches
- Team workspaces
- Comments and mentions
For Task Management
- Create project hierarchies
- Nest tasks under projects
- Use tags for contexts (#work, #home)
- Mark completed items
- Archive finished projects
Platform Availability
- Web application
- iOS app
- Android app
- Desktop apps
- Offline support
Pricing
Free tier with monthly item limit. Pro version offers unlimited items and advanced features.
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