Planelo is a lightweight idea and project hub designed for indie developers, solo founders, and builders who work on multiple experiments, side projects, and early-stage products. Unlike traditional project management tools, Planelo focuses on ideas first — from raw thoughts and messy sparks to structured projects ready for execution. It bridges the gap between note-taking apps and full-scale project management software.

Planelo enables users to manage ideas and early concepts, early-stage projects and experiments, APIs and automation workflows, and notes linked directly to real execution. The platform features low-friction input for fast capture, structured flow with distinct entities for Projects, Ideas, and Specs, and developer-ready tools including API keys, automations, and markdown support. Additional capabilities include drag & drop organization, fast switching between projects, Cmd+N for quick capture, full split-view layout on iPad, Mac Catalyst support with native shortcuts, encrypted storage with AES-256 encryption, and offline queue functionality.

The product operates with a keyboard-first approach where Cmd+N creates new ideas, Cmd+Shift+N creates new projects, and Cmd+F enables search functionality. It features a distraction-free UI with dark mode by default, adaptive sheets, full-screen forms on iPad, theme-aware toasts and haptics. The workflow includes tier-aware functionality with Starter and Pro tiers, drag & drop between projects, and swipe actions that auto-cycle status and priority values.

Planelo provides benefits including the ability to capture messy sparks without polluting todo lists, refine and prioritize ideas before promoting them to execution, and maintain organized backlogs even with dozens of experiments through filters, referral gating, and status lanes. It supports developer workflows with API keys, share extension with offline queue, Markdown editing, attachment support, and automation hooks built to slot into scripts and CI bots.

The product targets indie developers, solo founders, and builders who work on multiple experiments, side projects, and early-stage products. It integrates with Apple platforms including iPhone, iPad, and macOS through native apps and supports API connections for automations. The technical architecture features zero-knowledge design with AES-256 encryption at rest, secure device sync, no data mining, and owner-only access through a custom encrypted backend.