Aanlê

The Workflow

Aanlê follows a five-stage workflow to keep you in control.

Phase 1: Capture (Drop off materials)

View: The Site (Inbox)

  • Goal: Get ideas out of your head and into the system.
  • How: Use the Quick Add bar or press Cmd/Ctrl + N anywhere in the app.
  • Email Capture: In Settings > Server Connection, find your unique email address. Forward emails here to instantly create tasks in The Site.

Phase 2: Clarify (Blueprint)

Action: Click “Blueprint” (Clarify) on any task.

  • Goal: Decide what an item is and what to do with it.
  • The Modal:
    • Title/Notes: Refine the description.
    • Move To: Decide the status (Active Build, Pending Delivery, etc.).
    • Build (Project): Does this belong to a larger outcome?
    • Zones (Contexts): Where do you need to be to do this? (e.g., @site, @office).
    • Time/Energy: Estimate minutes and energy required (!low, !high).

Phase 3: Organize (Structure)

Sort your tasks into the correct lists:

  • Active Build (Next Actions): Tasks you can do right now.
  • Builds (Projects): Multi-step outcomes.
  • Pending Delivery (Waiting For): Tasks delegated to others (Subcontractors).
  • Future Builds (Someday/Maybe): Ideas to review later.
  • Timeline (Schedule): Tasks with specific due dates.

Phase 4: Reflect (Inspection)

View: Inspection (Weekly Review)

  • Goal: Weekly maintenance to ensure your system is trusted.
  • Process: The view guides you to empty your Site, review Active Builds, check Pending Deliveries, and audit Future Builds.
  • Sign Off: Click “Sign Off” (Finish Review) to log your inspection timestamp.

Phase 5: Engage (Break Ground)

Go to Active Build or Timeline and start working. Use Zones (Contexts) to filter tasks by your current location or toolset.