Outline - Tasks & Notes
Productivity
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Outline is a modern productivity app designed to help you plan your day, stay focused, and turn ideas into action.
Bring together tasks, notes, and focus sessions in one clean, distraction-free space. Outline uses AI thoughtfully to help you break down work, surface insights, and stay on track without overwhelming you.
Key features
• Smart task management with subtasks, priorities, and due dates
• Focus Mode with a built-in timer to help you work deeply
• Notes with tags, search, and quick task creation
• AI-powered task refinement and suggestions
• Clean, mobile-first design with intuitive gestures
Whether you’re planning a project, capturing ideas, or focusing on deep work, Outline helps you stay intentional and productive.
Built for clarity. Designed for focus.
more Google & GitHub login fixes — authentication issues resolved
Crash fixes from code audit — stability improvements identified and patched
iOS plugin fixes — corrected Capacitor plugin registration for OutlineBridge, WidgetBridge, and AppleReminders using NSClassFromString to avoid cross-file visibility issues
Widget cleanup — removed a diagnostic banner from the Today page and switched back from WidgetBridgePlugin to AppleReminders for task sync
2.1 13 May
Since April, the key changes:
**Widget (iOS home screen):** Fixed and working. The Capacitor 7 bridge doesn't auto-discover local Swift plugins, so we had to subclass `CAPBridgeViewController` to manually register `WidgetBridgePlugin`.
**Task reordering:** Drag-and-drop and arrow buttons now auto-switch sort mode to "position" so the visual order matches the move.
**Database RLS:** Added missing `UPDATE` and `DELETE` policies on the `tasks` table — reordering and task deletion were silently blocked before.
**AI provider:** Switched free-tier AI from OpenAI to **DeepSeek** (`deepseek-chat`). BYO key support now includes DeepSeek, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
**Daily notifications:** Fixed recurring daily reminder — changed from `at`+`every` to `on` (calendar-based trigger) which iOS requires for reliable repeats.
**Widget data flow:** iOS app now always loads from the live URL; sync retries on failure; App Group errors properly surfaced.
2.0 11 May
Goals workspace with habits, short- and long-term goals. Link tasks and notes directly to goals. Notes→task creation now preserves provenance. Task UI refined with priority checkbox borders and cleaner mobile actions.
1.1.9 1 Mar
What's New in This Version
Persistent Filter & Collapse Settings
Today page: All filter, sort, and collapse states now persist per logged-in user via Supabase
Database-backed: Settings survive across devices and browser sessions
Automatic sync: Changes saved with 250ms debounce to reduce DB calls
Collapsible Search & Filter Toolbars
Notes page: Search bar now collapsed into a toggle button (like Tasks)
Consistent controls: Same button layout across Today, Notes, and Projects pages
Smart indicators: Buttons highlight when active or when non-default settings are applied
Enhanced Filtering & Sorting
Notes page: Added tag filtering, project filtering, and sorting (updated/created/title)
Projects page: Added view mode (all/today/archived), priority filtering, and sorting (manual/priority/due/title)
Expand/Collapse all: Bulk expand/collapse controls for notes and project tasks
1.1.5 23 Feb
## UI/UX Improvements (Latest)
### Modern Design System
- **New color palette**: Switched to modern indigo primary color with softer backgrounds
- **Enhanced shadows**: Added subtle card shadows with hover effects
- **Improved typography**: Better font weights and spacing throughout
- **Smooth animations**: Added fade-in and slide animations for UI elements
### Task Cards Redesign
- **Rounded corners**: Now using `rounded-2xl` for a softer, modern look
- **Better shadows**: Subtle card shadows that lift on hover
- **Refined priority badges**: Cleaner rounded-md design with updated colors (rose, amber, sky)
- **Improved interactions**: Smoother hover states and transitions
### Navigation & Layout
- **Bottom navigation**: Redesigned with glassmorphism effect and cleaner active states
- **Desktop sidebar**: Improved visual hierarchy and spacing
- **Headers**: Consistent styling across all pages with better spacing
### Notes Page Overhaul
- **Full-screen editor**: New immersive editing experience that fills the entire screen
- **Sticky action bar**: Analyze and Save buttons always visible above keyboard/nav
- **Auto-growing textarea**: Content area expands as you type
- **Modern note cards**: Redesigned list with cleaner layout and better typography
- **Improved search**: Consistent search bar design with rounded-2xl style
### Filter & Sort Enhancements
- **Visual sort controls**: New sort button with dropdown in Today page
- **Better filter pills**: Consistent pill design across the app
- **Improved search**: Enhanced search styling with focus states
## Bug Fixes & Improvements
### Drag & Drop
- **Fixed task reordering**: Now only the dragged task changes position
- **Database persistence**: Resolved missing `position` column issues
- **Stable ordering**: Manual sort now properly maintains custom order
### Sorting System
- **Multiple sort options**: Sort by Manual, Priority, Due Date, or Title
- **Bidirectional sorting**: Ascending/descending toggle for non-manual sorts
- **Persistent state**: Sort preference is maintained during session
### Performance
- **Optimized renders**: Better state management for smoother interactions
- **Reduced re-renders**: Improved component lifecycle management
- **Faster navigation**: Quicker page transitions
## Mobile Experience
### iOS Improvements
- **Safe area handling**: Better support for notched devices
- **Touch interactions**: Improved tap targets and gesture handling
- **Keyboard behavior**: Better input handling in forms
### Responsive Design
- **Better mobile layouts**: Improved spacing and sizing on small screens
- **Touch-friendly buttons**: Larger tap targets for better usability
- **Consistent experience**: Unified design across mobile and desktop
## Key Features
### Smart Task Management
- **Priority-based sorting**: Easily view high-priority tasks first
- **Due date tracking**: Sort by upcoming deadlines
- **Alphabetical ordering**: Find tasks quickly with title sort
- **Manual ordering**: Drag and drop to customize your workflow
### Enhanced Notes
- **Rich editing**: Full-screen distraction-free writing
- **AI integration**: Analyze notes and extract action items
- **Tag system**: Better organization with visual tags
- **Project linking**: Associate notes with specific projects
### Improved Search
- **Universal search**: Consistent search experience across all pages
- **Tag filtering**: Quick filtering by tags in notes
- **Real-time results**: Instant search feedback
1.1.4 20 Feb
Mostly UI fixes especially related to drag and drop functionality
1.1.2 18 Feb
Added drag-and-drop task reordering with a mobile-friendly long-press handle.
Improved task order consistency across Today and Projects views.
Fixed touch interaction issues to make reordering smoother on mobile browsers.
General performance and stability improvements.
1.1.1 17 Feb
New Features
Subtasks (up to 3 levels deep)
"+ Add Subtask" button in every task's detail area
Inline form with Enter to add, Escape to cancel
Subtasks inherit parent's project
Collapse/expand works recursively on subtasks with children
Project CRUD
Create — + button on Projects page opens inline form
Rename — pencil icon on each project header, inline editing
Delete — trash icon with two options: "Unassign" (keep tasks) or "Delete All" (remove tasks too)
AI Toggle & Simplicity Gating
AI toggle (sparkles icon) in the add-task input — OFF by default
When ON, the backend rates task simplicity 1-10 and whether it's technical
Simple tasks (1-5, non-technical) are created as-is — no AI refinement or subtask expansion
Complex/technical tasks (6-10) get full AI refinement + subtask generation
The per-task AI expand button also checks simplicity before expanding
Collapse All / Expand All
Two buttons next to the view dropdown to collapse or expand all task trees at once
Default View → All Tasks
Default selection changed from "Today" to "All Tasks"
Sidebar label updated to "All Tasks"
Project Dropdown on Tasks
Category text input replaced with a project dropdown in task details
Easily reassign any task to a different project
Title Click → Edit Mode
When a task is already expanded, clicking the title text enters edit mode directly
When collapsed, clicking still toggles the detail area open
1.1.0 13 Feb
Google & GitHub login fixes — authentication issues resolved
Crash fixes from code audit — stability improvements identified and patched
iOS plugin fixes — corrected Capacitor plugin registration for OutlineBridge, WidgetBridge, and AppleReminders using NSClassFromString to avoid cross-file visibility issues
Widget cleanup — removed a diagnostic banner from the Today page and switched back from WidgetBridgePlugin to AppleReminders for task sync
more Version 2.1 13 May
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