Donetick — Self-Hosted Task and Chore Management App

Introduction

Donetick is a self-hosted chore and task management app designed for households, roommates, and small teams. It focuses on recurring tasks with flexible scheduling, assignment rotation, and a clean interface that works on both desktop and mobile.

What Donetick Does

• Creates one-time and recurring tasks with flexible scheduling options
• Assigns tasks to users with automatic rotation for shared chores
• Tracks completion history and streaks for each task
• Sends notifications and reminders when tasks are due
• Provides a responsive web interface optimized for mobile use

Architecture Overview

Donetick is a Go backend with a React frontend. The API server handles task scheduling, user management, and notification dispatch. Data is stored in SQLite for simple deployments. The frontend is a single-page application that communicates via REST API. Push notifications can be delivered via Pushover or ntfy integration.

Self-Hosting & Configuration

• Deploy via Docker with a single container that bundles backend and frontend
• Mount a volume for /data to persist the SQLite database
• Configure notification providers (Pushover, ntfy) via environment variables
• Set up user accounts through the web interface after first launch
• Place behind a reverse proxy with HTTPS for remote access

Key Features

• Flexible recurring schedules: daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals
• Assignee rotation automatically distributes chores among group members
• Completion tracking with streaks and history per task
• Due date notifications via Pushover, ntfy, or Telegram integration
• Minimal resource usage; runs comfortably on a Raspberry Pi

Comparison with Similar Tools

• Vikunja — full-featured project management; Donetick is simpler and chore-focused
• Grocy — household ERP with chores as one module; Donetick is task-only and lighter
• Habitica — gamified habits; Donetick focuses on practical chore rotation
• Todoist — cloud-based premium service; Donetick is fully self-hosted and free
• Home Assistant chores — automation-centric; Donetick provides a dedicated task UI

FAQ

Q: Can I share a household with multiple users? A: Yes. Create a circle (group), invite members, and assign tasks with automatic rotation.

Q: Does Donetick support recurring tasks? A: Yes. Tasks can recur daily, weekly, on specific days, monthly, or at custom intervals.

Q: What notification methods are available? A: Pushover, ntfy, and Telegram are supported for due-date reminders.

Q: Is there a mobile app? A: The web interface is responsive and works well as a PWA on mobile devices. No native app is needed.

Sources

• https://github.com/donetick/donetick
• https://donetick.com