Set an ambitious goal. Break it down level by level into actionable tasks. Let AI help fill the gaps. Ship faster.
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A focused tool that does one thing really well.
See your entire goal breakdown on an interactive canvas. Pan, zoom, and reorganize tasks visually.
Stuck breaking down a task? Let AI generate the next layer of subtasks for you instantly.
All leaf tasks auto-collected in a sorted sidebar by priority — always know what to work on next.
Double-click any task to rename it right on the canvas. No context switching needed.
Break down goals into sub-goals into tasks into steps — as many levels as your project needs.
Instant sign-in with your GitHub account. No passwords, no friction.
Real feedback from people using WorkBackwards daily.
"I've tried every PM tool out there. WorkBackwards is the first one that actually makes me think about priorities before I start typing tasks."
"The AI-generated subtasks are surprisingly good. I use it to break down client deliverables and it saves me 20 minutes of planning every time."
"Clean, fast, no bloat. Exactly what I needed to visualize a complex project without getting lost in a Notion maze."
Simple enough to start in 60 seconds.
Start with the big picture. What do you want to achieve? Add a title and a brief description.
Add subtasks to your goal node on the canvas. Then break each of those down further, layer by layer.
Your leaf tasks appear sorted by priority in the sidebar. Pick the next task and get it done.
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WorkBackwards is purpose-built for hierarchical goal decomposition. Instead of a flat list or a freeform document, you get a visual tree that forces clarity: every task must exist in relation to a parent goal. No more orphaned to-dos.
When you click the AI button on any task node, GPT-4o-mini analyzes your goal context and generates 3–6 concrete, actionable subtasks for that specific node. You can accept, discard, or edit each one.
Yes. Your goals and tasks are stored in a private PocketBase instance and are only accessible by your account. We do not sell or share your data.
Absolutely. You can cancel anytime from the billing portal. Your Pro features remain active until the end of the billing period.
The canvas view works best on desktop due to the visual nature of task trees. The goals list and sidebar are fully responsive for mobile.
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