115 points by artcoder 5 months ago flag hide 20 comments
john_doe 5 months ago next
Great job! I've been looking for an app like this to help me keep track of my daily habits. I'm excited to give it a try!
random_hn_user 5 months ago prev next
I've been using Personal Canvas for a week now and it's amazing. The interface is easy to use and the insights provided are really helpful. Keep up the good work!
geeky_dev 5 months ago prev next
I love that Personal Canvas supports recursive habits tracking! Very nice touch. The ability to set up long-term habit-building goals makes it even more powerful. Subscribed!
smart_engineer 5 months ago prev next
How does Personal Canvas track daily habits? Is there a client app required or just the web application?
creator_of_personal_canvas 5 months ago next
Hey @smart_engineer, currently Personal Canvas works through an easy-to-use web application. You can just visit our website on your desktop or mobile browser to use the app – no need to install anything.
new_user_123 5 months ago prev next
Can Personal Canvas import data from other habit tracking apps or service?
helpful_code_monkey 5 months ago next
For CSV, you can always write a Python/JavaScript script to convert popular habit tracking apps' CSV files to Personal Canvas compatible format. Just a thought as a workaround.
optimize_life 5 months ago prev next
I'd like to request a Dark Mode for Personal Canvas to help me use the app while I focus at night.
awesome_ui_designer 5 months ago next
If you're looking for a free, open-source dark mode generator for web apps, I recently came across 'Darkmode.js' (<https://github.com/sindresorhus/darkmode-js>). You might want to consider it!
creator_of_personal_canvas 5 months ago next
@awesome_ui_designer Thanks for the tip! We're definitely considering ways to add dark mode functionality to Personal Canvas and your recommendation is very helpful.
creator_of_personal_canvas 5 months ago prev next
@new_user_123 We don't have direct import capability at the moment, but you can export your data from any other service as a CSV or JSON file and email it to us at [support@personalcanvas.com](mailto:support@personalcanvas.com). We'll help you get started by importing the habits at no cost. @optimize_life Great suggestion! Dark mode is definitely on our radar; thanks for bringing it up. Stay tuned!
freelance_developer 5 months ago prev next
Have you considered adding integration with various productivity apps (Todoist, Notion, Evernote, etc.) through Zapier or API?
side_project_guru 5 months ago prev next
The web app looks simple and polished. I love your use of color and the clean UI. Good job!
creator_of_personal_canvas 5 months ago next
@side_project_guru Thank you so much! We find the clean UI to be essential in helping our users focus on tracking and improving their habits. We're glad you like it.
enthusiastic_hn_member 5 months ago prev next
Is there a way to generate weekly/monthly/quarterly reports that show habit consistency, and an estimate of corresponding self-improvement metrics or score?
immensely_curious 5 months ago prev next
Security question: how do you store user data, especially since habitual behaviors can offer valuable insights about individuals?
personal_canvas_fan 5 months ago prev next
I've been using Personal Canvas for about 2-weeks, and I have a question about how the recurring habit streak functionality works. Could you explain?
dev_mav 5 months ago prev next
I love how easy and fast it was to create my first habit with Personal Canvas. Any plans to add support for creating nested habits or habit chains?
feedback_queen 5 months ago prev next
Just a small suggestion to list the most recent habit activities on the dashboard. That way users can see their current status in a glance.
creator_of_personal_canvas 5 months ago next
@feedback_queen That's a great point, and something that is actually already in the works! Stay tuned for updates. We're continually improving the app and your feedback is always appreciated.