foxintheloop/UpTier

> MCP-powered task management with intelligent prioritization via Claude Desktop
UpTier is a desktop to-do application that combines a clean Microsoft To Do-style interface with the power of Claude AI for intelligent task prioritization. Through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Claude can analyze your tasks and help you focus on what matters most.
Demo
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/71264f79-3f54-4b45-9d7e-dcef26f54f94
Download
**Download UpTier for Windows**
Pre-built installer available. No build required.
Features
Task Management
- **Lists & Tasks** - Create custom lists, tasks with subtasks, and organize your work
- **Smart Lists** - Built-in views for My Day, Important, Planned, Calendar, Dashboard, and Completed
- **Custom Filters** - Create your own smart lists with visual filter rules (due date, priority, tags, energy, and more)
- **Tags** - Categorize tasks with colored tags for easy filtering
- **Due Dates** - Set due dates with notifications and overdue tracking
- **Recurring Tasks** - Daily, weekday, weekly, biweekly, and monthly recurrence with optional end dates
- **Calendar Views** - Day, Business Week, Full Week, and Month views with task scheduling
- **Day Planner** - Time-blocking hourly grid with drag-and-drop scheduling and 15-minute snap intervals
- **Daily Planning** - Guided 4-step planning ritual: review yesterday, build your list, schedule tasks, confirm your plan
- **Task Duration** - Set estimated duration for tasks to size time blocks on the calendar
- **Drag & Drop** - Reorder tasks within lists and schedule tasks onto the calendar
AI-Powered Features
- **Intelligent Prioritization** - Let Claude analyze and prioritize your tasks via MCP
- **Multiple Strategies** - Eisenhower matrix, quick wins, high impact, and more
- **Due Date Suggestions** - In-app AI suggests due dates based on similar tasks and priority
- **Task Breakdown** - AI-generated subtask suggestions for common task types (no Claude required)
- **At-Risk Alerts** - Amber and red warnings on tasks that may miss their deadlines
Organization
- **Goal Tracking** - Link tasks to goals and track progress with hierarchy support
- **Priority Tiers** - Three-tier system (Do Now, Do Soon, Backlog)
- **Priority Scoring** - Rate tasks by effort, impact, urgency, and importance
- **Data Export** - Export your data as JSON (full backup) or CSV (tasks)
Productivity & Analytics
- **Dashboard** - Productivity analytics with completion stats, weekly trends, and priority distribution
- **Streaks & Celebrations** - Track daily completion streaks with confetti celebrations on milestones
- **Focus Time Tracking** - Set a daily focus goal and track progress on the dashboard
- **Feature Tiers** - Onboarding wizard for new users with Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced presets
Multi-Database Support
- **Multiple Profiles** - Create separate databases for work, personal, projects
- **Easy Switching** - Switch between database profiles from the sidebar
- **Isolated Data** - Each profile maintains its own lists, tasks, and settings
Focus Timer
- **Distraction-Free Mode** - Full-screen timer overlay to help you stay focused
- **Flexible Durations** - Preset options (30, 45, 60, 90 min) or custom duration
- **Task Context** - See task title and notes while working
- **Keyboard Controls** - Space to pause/resume, Esc to end session
User Experience
- **Themes** - Dark, Light, Earth Dark, Earth Light, Cyberpunk, and System themes
- **Command Palette** - Global search and navigation with Ctrl+K
- **Keyboard Shortcuts** - Quick actions with Ctrl+F (search), Ctrl+N (new task), ? (help)
- **System Tray** - Minimize to tray for quick access
- **Concurrent Access** - SQLite with WAL mode lets both the app and Claude work simultaneously
Architecture
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