Tracks

Tracks is a web-based Getting Things Done (GTD) task manager that helps users organise actions, projects and contexts. It is an open-source Ruby on Rails application with multi-user support, feeds and an API for automation and integrations.

Key Features

• Context- and project-based task management with drag-and-drop ordering and per-project defaults
• Tagging and starring of actions for alternate views and quick prioritisation
• Scheduling, tickler (future visibility), due dates, recurring actions and task dependencies/statistics for progress measurement
• Multiple export and feed formats (RSS, iCal, CSV, XML) and a programmatic REST-style API for automation
• Multi-database support (SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and Docker / Docker Compose support for easy deployment; Rails 6.1 core stack.

Use Cases

• Personal productivity using GTD workflows: capture actions, assign contexts and review next actions
• Small teams or families: shared multi-user installation to coordinate projects and track progress
• Automation and reporting: use the API and feeds to integrate with scripts, calendars or third-party tools.

Limitations and Considerations

• The codebase targets Rails 6.1 and UI assets use older Bootstrap (bootstrap-sass), so the interface and dependencies may feel dated compared with modern single-page apps; updating major framework versions may require work.
• Out-of-the-box third-party SSO/OAuth integrations are limited; operators commonly add integrations or use hosted variants for convenience.

Tracks is a mature, opinionated GTD web app focused on clear task/project/context workflows, extensible via its API and adaptable via Docker or source installs. It is suitable for individuals and small teams who prefer an open-source, Rails-based GTD implementation.