A solution for simplifying the productivity stack and keeping it under $0 is using a simple Kanban board using GitHub Projects and Markdown + VS Code for notes.
Integration of all tools into one README dashboard is suggested for those feeling overwhelmed by multiple productivity tools.
An automation tool is recommended for saving time and effort, with the example provided being a GitHub Issues → Trello Cards automation using JSON code.
Readers are invited to share their own time-saving automations.