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Create Your First Project

Projects are the top-level containers in Planelo. A clean project setup makes everything else easier: browsing, filtering, and keeping your focused mind calm.

What a Project is

A Project is a context — a dedicated space where related ideas live. It's not just a task list; it's a bucket for your thinking.

Good project names

  • Planelo iOS App
  • Marketing Q1
  • Side Project: Indie Journal
  • Life Admin & Goals

What it isn't

Avoid creating a project for every tiny feature. If a project has only 2 ideas forever, it's likely too granular.

Avoid

Don't treat projects like status tags (e.g., "Active", "Later"). Use the built-in status field for that!

Project Brain Starter

Every project needs a core. Copy this template into your Project Brain to set the foundation.

# Goal
What outcome do I want to achieve?

# Scope
What is in-scope vs out-of-scope for this project?

# Next 3 Actions
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Last updated: February 2026

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