Compass now supports self-hosting
Compass is open-source and supports self-hosting. Run your own instance in minutes using Docker. No third-party dependencies, no data harvesting.
May 5, 2026Compass Blog
Practical productivity tips and time management insights for minimalists.
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The hidden cost of “simple” APIs: lessons from Google Calendar
A simple API integration can take weeks to implement properly. Learn why Google Calendar's sync API is deceptively complex and what builders should know before starting any integration.
January 28, 2026Google Calendar’s secret engineering weapon: restraint
A technical breakdown of Google Calendar’s architecture, API, and UI algorithms—plus lessons in building simple, reliable software at global scale.
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Take our free 11-question quiz to discover if you're a Workhorse, Sprinter, Optimizer, or Visionary. Get personalized productivity tips and insights tailored to your natural work style.
November 18, 2025Why visualizing your life in weeks makes you more productive
Seeing your life in weeks gives clarity fast. Learn why visual time framing makes it easier to say “no,” focus on what matters, and work intentionally.
November 11, 2025Why only 7% keep their New Year’s goals (and how to join them in 2026)
Most resolutions fail by February. Learn the science-backed habits, systems, and tiny changes that help you join the top 7% who actually follow through.
December 31, 2023Open-source launch checklist
Before you open-source a project, clean sensitive commits, docs, CI, security, roadmap & more. A step-by-step checklist to launch confidently
November 24, 2023Compass is open-source
After 20k+ lines of code, 3 years of work, and two relaunches, here’s why I open-sourced Compass—and what founders can learn about shipping, prioritizing, and avoiding rebuild traps.
November 2, 2023The story behind Compass
How Compass started, why it became open source, and where the product is headed next.
September 26, 2023