Skipp — Team Communication SaaS
“Async-first team messaging that respects deep work”
Skipp is a team communication SaaS designed around async-first workflows. Instead of always-on chat, Skipp encourages focused update threads, daily digests, and structured check-ins. Built with Next.js, Go, and WebSockets for real-time delivery when teammates are online.
Tech Stack
Technologies & tools used
Frontend
1Next.js
v15
App Router, RSC, real-time page updates
Backend
2Go
v1.22
REST API, WebSocket server, background workers
WebSockets
Real-time message delivery for online users
Database
2PostgreSQL
v16
Teams, threads, messages, subscriptions
Redis
v7
Pub/sub for multi-instance WebSocket routing
DevOps
2AWS S3
File attachment storage with pre-signed upload URLs
Vercel
Next.js frontend deployment with edge middleware
Features & Highlights
Key capabilities and achievements
Structured Threads
CoreEvery update lives in a Thread with a title, status badge (open/waiting/resolved), and optional due date. Threads are searchable, linkable, and can be archived without deleting history.
Daily Digest
CoreEach morning, Skipp sends a personalised digest of unread threads — grouped by project and urgency. Engineers read once, reply in batch, and stay informed without constant monitoring.
Real-Time Presence
When two or more teammates are online simultaneously, Skipp enables real-time chat within threads. The same WebSocket hub infrastructure from GoChat powers delivery.
File Attachments
Drag-and-drop file uploads stored on AWS S3 via pre-signed URLs. Images show inline previews; other files get download cards. Max 50MB per file.
Roadmap
Planned features and exploratory ideas for Skipp v2
Planned
GitHub Integration
Auto-create threads from GitHub PR comments and issue discussions. Link commits and PRs directly to Skipp threads for full context.
Est. Time: Q3 2025Mobile App (React Native)
iOS and Android app for reading and replying to threads on mobile. Push notifications for @mentions and urgent threads.
Est. Time: Q4 2025AI Thread Summarisation
One-click summary of long threads using Claude API. Generates a 3-bullet TL;DR and marks unresolved decisions.
Est. Time: Q3 2025Ideas & Backlog
Slack Import
MediumImport Slack channel history into Skipp threads for teams migrating from Slack. Preserve author, timestamp, and threading.
Focus Mode
LowA distraction-free writing environment for long-form updates — fullscreen editor with markdown support, no sidebar, no notifications.
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