ReadStack

A to-do list built specifically for reading.

Not a reader, not a social network. You dump the pile, set a pace, and check in when you do the work.

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What it is

Most "read later" apps turn into a graveyard of saved links nobody opens again. ReadStack isn't a reading app — it's a to-do app for the reading you actually intend to do. Drop in a book, article, or link, set a goal for it, and track your progress the same way you'd track any task.

Features

• Pile-based workflow — quickly add anything you mean to read with just a title; add a description, type, or link when you have them
• Link auto-fetch — paste a link and ReadStack pulls in basic details automatically
• Goals, your way — set a plain-text goal ("finish by Friday," "10 pages a day") or use structured pace settings
• Active / Paused / Done / Archived — reads move through clear states as you work through them
• GitHub-style activity graph — see your reading activity at a glance
• Streaks — stay consistent and track your daily streak
• Search, filter, and tags — find anything in your pile fast
• Command palette (Cmd/Ctrl+K) — add and navigate without touching the mouse
• Account & sessions — manage your profile and see/revoke active sessions on other devices
• Light and dark mode — clean shadows in light mode, crisp borders in dark mode

Tech stack

• Frontend: HTML, JS, CSS
• Backend: Node.js
• Database:. PostgreSQL (Neon)
• Auth: Email + password sign-up, username / Email + password sign-in

Project structure

readstack/
├── client/          # Frontend application
├── server/          # Express API server
│   └── src/
│       └── index.js
└── README.md

Roadmap

• Reminders / weekly digest
• Export (CSV / Markdown)
• Mobile app

Built for people who actually want to finish what they start reading.