Denly

Productivity without guilt – built for neurodivergent minds

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January 16, 2026 I built a productivity app for neurodivergent minds (as someone with AuDHD)

I have AuDHD, and every productivity app I tried made me feel worse, not better.

Streaks I'd lose. Tasks marked "overdue" in red. Dashboards quietly judging me for not being consistent.

Sound familiar?

At some point I realized: I wasn't broken – the tools were just built for neurotypical brains.

So I built Denly.

What makes it different:

- No streaks you can lose

- No "overdue = failure" pressure

- Adapts to your daily energy level (12 Aurora modes)

- Progress that only moves forward

It asks you every morning: "How's your brain today?" – then adjusts your plan accordingly.

Low energy day? Here's 3 small tasks.

Hyperfocus day? Here's your deep work list.

Overload day? Survival mode.

I'm currently in Early Access with Founding Member pricing. Goal: 200 members by end of April.

Would love to hear from other neurodivergent founders:

👉 What productivity tools have actually worked for you?

Happy to answer any questions about the build, the tech stack (Rails 8, Hotwire), or the journey.

1 Comment

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    Congrats on the launch, looks solid. How are you currently thinking about acquiring early users and gathering feedback?

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I have AuDHD, and every productivity app I tried made me feel worse, not better.