Frequently Asked Questions

What is Listopia?

Listopia is an open-source, collaborative list and task management application built with Ruby on Rails. It offers real-time collaboration, passwordless authentication, and a responsive design for seamless use on desktop and mobile devices.

What are the key features of Listopia?

Listopia includes:

  • Real-time collaboration for simultaneous list editing.
  • Passwordless authentication for secure, hassle-free access.
  • Responsive design for desktop and mobile use.
  • Task creation, list organization, due dates, and reminders.
  • User permissions and integration capabilities.

Learn more on our Features page.

Is Listopia free to use?

Yes, Listopia is free as an open-source application. Self-hosting may incur server costs, depending on your setup.

How does Listopia ensure security?

Listopia uses passwordless authentication, data encryption, regular community-driven updates, and access controls to ensure a secure environment.

Can I use Listopia on mobile devices?

Yes, Listopia’s responsive design ensures full functionality on smartphones and tablets.

How do I get started with Listopia?

Clone the repository from GitHub, install dependencies, set up the database, and run the Rails server. Detailed instructions are in the README.

Is there a community or support forum for Listopia?

Yes, engage with the community via GitHub issues. Contribution guidelines are in the Contributing Guide and Code of Conduct.

What technologies is Listopia built with?

Listopia uses Ruby on Rails for the backend, HTML, CSS, JavaScript for the frontend, and likely a PostgreSQL database. Details are in the README.

How can I contribute to Listopia?

Contribute by reporting bugs, suggesting features, submitting pull requests, or improving documentation. Follow the Contributing Guide.

How does Listopia compare to other task management tools?

Compared to Trello and Asana, Listopia is open-source, free, customizable, and community-driven, with real-time collaboration and passwordless authentication.

What are the system requirements for running Listopia?

Listopia requires a Rails environment with Ruby, Rails, a database like PostgreSQL, and Node.js. Specific versions are listed in the README.