Wanderlog Pro

Build a collaborative itinerary from user-entered places, notes, and reservations

KINDA · partial replacement
price $5.99/mosubscription / year $71.88estimated build time closest consolation build: one sittingreplaced by 0 people

The core loop is buildable, but a dependable replacement becomes a real weekend or multi-day project. For Wanderlog Pro, build a collaborative itinerary from user-entered places, notes, and reservations. The hard boundary is maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps, plus proprietary live data and network coverage.

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What you give up

  • maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps
  • live fare and inventory data
  • global routing dataset
  • crowdsourced trail intelligence
  • booking, disruption support, and offline map fleet

Why people still pay

People still pay for Wanderlog Pro because travel subscriptions sell current data and confidence during disruption, not just an itinerary list. The recurring cost buys map licensing, fare feeds, reservation access, route freshness, disruptions, geocoding, caching, offline data, and support, not just the visible interface.

Your build guide

The stack, security requirements, and agent rules for a focused replacement.

Before you start

  • A supported Node release, a writable local data directory and a separate backup location. Bind to localhost; remote use requires authentication and HTTPS first. User-entered travel details and authorized map/geocoding access; a shared deployment requires authentication and revision checks.
  • Implementation components: Node.js, TypeScript and Express with server-rendered HTML and small browser modules. SQLite through better-sqlite3 with migrations, prepared statements and a single background worker. MapLibre GL with a separately licensed/configured tile and geocoding source; a textual itinerary remains the offline fallback.
  • Scope boundary: maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps; live fare and inventory data
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Node.js, TypeScript and Express with server-rendered HTML and small browser modules.
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SQLite through better-sqlite3 with migrations, prepared statements and a single background worker.
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MapLibre GL with a separately licensed/configured tile and geocoding source; a textual itinerary remains the offline fallback.
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Domain model: trips, dated itinerary items, user-entered places, reservations, map references and offline export snapshots
engineering roadmap

Implementation plan

1

Phase 1

Scope and fixtures. Implement this bounded workflow: Plan a trip from entered places and reservations, order stops by day and view them on a configured MapLibre map. Export a portable itinerary with essential addresses and notes for offline use. Record prerequisites, select representative user-owned fixtures and document the unsupported features: maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps; live fare and inventory data

2

Phase 2

Durable model. Model trips, dated itinerary items, user-entered places, reservations, map references and offline export snapshots Add migrations or a versioned document format, explicit validation, stable IDs and a visible import-error report. Preserve this rule: Map tiles/geocoding require an authorized source; opening hours, travel time and availability remain source-dated or user-entered rather than presented as live facts.

3

Phase 3

Complete the first useful path. Implement the workflow's input, review and output interface, with clear controls and explicit empty/error states. Use short SQLite transactions and persist job state before starting work. Give retries stable operation IDs; report incomplete or unknown results instead of silently repeating them.

4

Phase 4

Permissions and integration failure. Reject unexpected origins and unbounded request bodies even on localhost. Keep credentials outside the database export and redact sensitive text from logs. Request integration credentials and permissions only for the enabled feature; show a disconnected state instead of mock results.

5

Phase 5

Portable handoff. Use a consistent SQLite backup and an attachment manifest. Export portable JSON/CSV, then restore to a new directory without overwriting the original data. Include setup, operating limits, fixture walkthrough and shutdown/restart instructions in the README.

6

Phase 6

Acceptance scenarios. An unavailable map service leaves the textual itinerary usable; two travelers editing the same item receive a conflict instead of losing a reservation note. Repeat the workflow after restart and with a denied permission or unavailable dependency; show recoverable failure rather than a success placeholder.

the pro prompt
download AGENTS.md
WORKING SLICE
Plan a trip from entered places and reservations, order stops by day and view them on a configured MapLibre map. Export a portable itinerary with essential addresses and notes for offline use.

Build this scoped Wanderlog Pro-inspired workflow with a documented data model and visible failure states.

Architecture
- Node.js, TypeScript and Express with server-rendered HTML and small browser modules.
- SQLite through better-sqlite3 with migrations, prepared statements and a single background worker.
- MapLibre GL with a separately licensed/configured tile and geocoding source; a textual itinerary remains the offline fallback.

Prerequisites and limits
A supported Node release, a writable local data directory and a separate backup location. Bind to localhost; remote use requires authentication and HTTPS first. User-entered travel details and authorized map/geocoding access; a shared deployment requires authentication and revision checks.
Outside this release: maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps; live fare and inventory data

Data model and correctness
trips, dated itinerary items, user-entered places, reservations, map references and offline export snapshots
Invariant: Map tiles/geocoding require an authorized source; opening hours, travel time and availability remain source-dated or user-entered rather than presented as live facts.
Use short SQLite transactions and persist job state before starting work. Give retries stable operation IDs; report incomplete or unknown results instead of silently repeating them.

Security and privacy
Reject unexpected origins and unbounded request bodies even on localhost. Keep credentials outside the database export and redact sensitive text from logs.

Recovery and export
Use a consistent SQLite backup and an attachment manifest. Export portable JSON/CSV, then restore to a new directory without overwriting the original data.

Implementation order
1. Phase 1 — Scope and fixtures. Implement this bounded workflow: Plan a trip from entered places and reservations, order stops by day and view them on a configured MapLibre map. Export a portable itinerary with essential addresses and notes for offline use. Record prerequisites, select representative user-owned fixtures and document the unsupported features: maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps; live fare and inventory data
2. Phase 2 — Durable model. Model trips, dated itinerary items, user-entered places, reservations, map references and offline export snapshots Add migrations or a versioned document format, explicit validation, stable IDs and a visible import-error report. Preserve this rule: Map tiles/geocoding require an authorized source; opening hours, travel time and availability remain source-dated or user-entered rather than presented as live facts.
3. Phase 3 — Complete the first useful path. Implement the workflow's input, review and output interface, with clear controls and explicit empty/error states. Use short SQLite transactions and persist job state before starting work. Give retries stable operation IDs; report incomplete or unknown results instead of silently repeating them.
4. Phase 4 — Permissions and integration failure. Reject unexpected origins and unbounded request bodies even on localhost. Keep credentials outside the database export and redact sensitive text from logs. Request integration credentials and permissions only for the enabled feature; show a disconnected state instead of mock results.
5. Phase 5 — Portable handoff. Use a consistent SQLite backup and an attachment manifest. Export portable JSON/CSV, then restore to a new directory without overwriting the original data. Include setup, operating limits, fixture walkthrough and shutdown/restart instructions in the README.
6. Phase 6 — Acceptance scenarios. An unavailable map service leaves the textual itinerary usable; two travelers editing the same item receive a conflict instead of losing a reservation note. Repeat the workflow after restart and with a denied permission or unavailable dependency; show recoverable failure rather than a success placeholder.

Acceptance
An unavailable map service leaves the textual itinerary usable; two travelers editing the same item receive a conflict instead of losing a reservation note.
Use real source data or clearly labeled fixtures. Explain unsupported input and provider failures; do not fabricate analytics, delivery receipts, accuracy claims or security guarantees.

Optional agent guidance
Optional external skill: [web-design-guidelines](https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-skills/blob/main/skills/web-design-guidelines/SKILL.md) — Review web interfaces for accessibility, keyboard focus, forms, navigation and interaction quality. Review its instructions and compatibility before use; it does not grant deployment, data-access or publication permission.
Optional external skill: [sharp-edges](https://github.com/trailofbits/skills/blob/main/plugins/sharp-edges/skills/sharp-edges/SKILL.md) — Review security-sensitive APIs and configuration for dangerous defaults and easy-to-misuse interfaces. Review its instructions and compatibility before use; it does not grant deployment, data-access or publication permission.
Project rule — data model: trips, dated itinerary items, user-entered places, reservations, map references and offline export snapshots
Project rule — preserve this invariant: Map tiles/geocoding require an authorized source; opening hours, travel time and availability remain source-dated or user-entered rather than presented as live facts.
Project rule — acceptance evidence: An unavailable map service leaves the textual itinerary usable; two travelers editing the same item receive a conflict instead of losing a reservation note.

$ open in your agent (prompt prefilled, you press enter), copy the prompt or copy or download AGENTS.md · generated from this app's build plan

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Alternatives to building your own

TREKA collaborative itinerary with maps, reservations and offline PWA support; Docker is the boarding pass.12kjul 2026open source↗AdventureLogA collaborative itinerary with maps, reservations and checklists; the server is now part of the trip.3.5kmay 2026open source↗

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Wanderlog Pro pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
free$0/user$0/userUnlimited-looking trips, road-trip stops, collaborators, itinerary/map, notes, and budget entries; 0 offline access and 0 automatic Gmail scanningThe official pages do not publish a numeric cap for attachments or trips.
pro$5.99/user$3.33/userUnlimited attachments, offline access, route optimization, live flight updates, automatic email scanning, and exportDirect web pricing starts at $39.99/year; US App Store listings also show $49.99/$59.99 annual and $5.99/$16.99 monthly offers, so checkout/platform can change the price.

free tierFree plan: no published numeric cap on trips, stops, collaborators, or budget entries; 0 offline access and 0 automatic Gmail scanning.

billingmonthly + annual; direct web annual price starts at $39.99, while app-store offers vary

hidden costsDifferent storefronts expose materially different subscription offers. Hotel/activity booking links can earn Wanderlog commissions even on the free planner.

pricing sources checked 2026-08-14 · pricing source ↗

Questions about Wanderlog Pro

Can you build your own Wanderlog Pro with AI?

Partly. The core loop is buildable, but a dependable replacement becomes a real weekend or multi-day project. For Wanderlog Pro, build a collaborative itinerary from user-entered places, notes, and reservations. The hard boundary is maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps, plus proprietary live data and network coverage.

What does the Wanderlog Pro build prompt cover?

The prompt starts with this scope: Plan a trip from entered places and reservations, order stops by day and view them on a configured MapLibre map. Export a portable itinerary with essential addresses and notes for offline use. Full-product capabilities excluded from the comparison include: maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps; live fare and inventory data; global routing dataset. Follow the implementation plan and its prerequisites before expanding the build.

How do I use the prompt, AGENTS.md and agent skills?

Start with the Wanderlog Pro prerequisites and stack, then copy the prompt into your coding agent. Save the project rules as AGENTS.md in the project root. Linked skills are optional packages or source instructions for specific tasks; review their current contents and install only those matching the chosen stack. A skill does not supply API credentials or verify the finished app.

How long will this Wanderlog Pro project take?

The catalogue estimate is closest consolation build: one sitting for the limited scope. Setup, integration approvals, debugging, deployment and ongoing maintenance can add time. This is an estimate, not a delivery guarantee.

What would I give up by replacing Wanderlog Pro?

maps, travel data, collaboration, offline access, route optimization, and mobile apps; live fare and inventory data; global routing dataset; crowdsourced trail intelligence; booking, disruption support, and offline map fleet. People still pay for Wanderlog Pro because travel subscriptions sell current data and confidence during disruption, not just an itinerary list. The recurring cost buys map licensing, fare feeds, reservation access, route freshness, disruptions, geocoding, caching, offline data, and support, not just the visible interface.

What price is this guide comparing against?

The recorded Pro plan is $5.99/mo (monthly), checked 2026-07-31. Check the linked pricing source before buying. Building your own also has hosting, API and maintenance costs; the recorded amount is not a guaranteed saving.

What can I use instead of building Wanderlog Pro?

TREK: A collaborative itinerary with maps, reservations and offline PWA support; Docker is the boarding pass. AdventureLog: A collaborative itinerary with maps, reservations and checklists; the server is now part of the trip. Check each option's license, hosting needs and feature limits.

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