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Can I connect Claude or Claude Code to my Focus data?
Yes. Focus exposes a read-only MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, so you can c...
How do I get an unmissable reminder before a session or meeting starts?
Focus can throw a full-screen takeover on your screen the moment a scheduled thi...
Why is a focus room still showing 'FOCUSING' when I started it ages ago?
A room closes when its timer finishes while you have it open, or when you reopen...
What is today's intention?
The first time you open Focus on a given day, the screen asks one question: what...
How do I switch between Focus, Stuff, Get Paid, Covered, and Wiggle?
On desktop there's a slim rail down the left edge of every app. Each app has a g...
What happened to the apps called Bill and Shift?
They were renamed. Bill is now Get Paid, and Shift is now Covered. Nothing else ...
Where do I see my own shifts in Covered, and how do I edit the recurring schedule?
Open Covered and you land on My Schedule, which shows the shifts you're holding ...
How do I put one of my shifts up for someone else to take in Covered?
Go to the Open tab and tap 'Post my shift for pickup'. It lists the shifts you'r...
In Covered, how do I put someone on one shift without changing the whole rota?
Assign it from a dated board (Coverage, Week, or Calendar) and Covered asks whic...
What does the 'uncovered' number on Covered's Coverage tab actually count?
Dates, not shifts. It's every occurrence in the next 28 days with nobody on it, ...
How long does a shift stay in Covered's Open list after it's over?
It doesn't. A shift drops off the Open tab, the Coverage tab, and both count bad...
Can I just type what changed in Covered instead of editing every shift?
Yes, if you're an admin. Open the Ori panel (the + button in Admin mode) and swi...
In Covered, what's the difference between an unfilled shift and one that needs coverage?
They're the two ways a shift ends up with nobody working it, and they need diffe...
Does Covered send email notifications for shift coverage?
Yes. Alongside the in-app bell, Covered emails you when something needs your att...
Can Get Paid read a PDF invoice into my time tracker, and can I edit an invoice after it's created?
Yes to both. On Get Paid's Time page, use 'Import PDF' to upload an invoice — th...
Why is some of my billable time not showing up on an invoice?
Set your time zone first, on Bill's Settings page. Everything that deals in cale...
What is the 'Done Today' list on the dashboard?
Done Today is a running record of what you actually got done today, shown on the...
Why is my Win Bank empty / showing 0 wins?
Two things to check. First, the category tabs (All Wins, Sessions, Tasks, Streak...
What is the Dashboard and how is it different from Tasks?
The Dashboard (reach it from the 'board' link on desktop, or the 'More' menu on ...
What is the briefing at the top of the Tasks page?
When you open Tasks, you get a one-line read of what's on your plate (e.g. 'Most...
Can I make a task repeat (recurring tasks)?
Yes, with Pro. Open any task that's on your plan (today or tomorrow), find the '...
Why does the app open to Tasks now instead of Focus?
If you mostly use Focus to coordinate work via the task list, opening to Tasks s...
Why does Tasks open to the Plan instead of the Backlog now?
The Plan (the timeline view of your day) is where most people actually work, so ...
Do tasks I add during a focus session show up in my plan?
Yes. Any task you add inside a session — from your backlog, the in-session quick...
How do I move a scheduled task to a different time on the timeline?
Tap the clock button on any scheduled task block to open the time picker — pick ...
What's the Week tab on the Tasks page?
Week is a calendar-style view of your tasks, next to Backlog and Plan. Each day ...
Why is a task being 'promoted' on my Tasks page?
The briefing surfaces 1–3 tasks based on signals it has: urgent items, things th...
How do I end my training program?
On the Training Coach page (/focus/training), tap 'End program' under the goal t...
What is Aging Review?
When you have tasks that have been sitting in your backlog for more than 5 days,...
What is the Journal?
The Journal (More menu → Journal, or /focus/journal) is a date-based place for t...
What is 'Get Ori's read' in Aging Review?
An opt-in button on each task during Aging Review. Tap it and Ori takes one hone...
What does 'Release to the universe' do?
It archives the task — soft-deletes it from your backlog so it stops weighing on...
How do I break a task down into subtasks?
Two ways: (1) When you quick-add a task that looks big, Ori automatically drafts...
Why did a review popup appear after I added a task?
When a quick-added task classifies as complex, Ori drafts subtasks and offers th...
How do nested subtasks work?
Subtasks live inside their parent task in the backlog — expand or collapse them ...
Why did Ori stop automatically breaking my tasks down?
Auto-breakdowns used to flood the backlog with unrelated top-level tasks, so the...
Can I review a completed session after I've walked away?
Yes! On the Focus home page, click any recently completed session card to open a...
What is Focus?
Focus is a co-working tool for body doubling - working alongside others (or solo...
How do I start a focus session?
Pick a duration preset (5, 10, 15, 25, 45, 60, or 90 minutes) or click CONFIG to...
How do I switch to light mode?
Click the sun/moon icon in the header to toggle between light and dark themes. Y...
How do I invite friends?
Every session has an invite code (shown as #CODE in the room). Share this code w...
How do I schedule a room for later?
When creating a room, click 'SCHEDULE' instead of 'NOW'. Pick a date and time, t...
What is RSVP?
RSVP lets you commit to attending a scheduled room. Click 'Going' or 'Maybe' on ...
When can I join a scheduled room?
You can join anytime after the room is created - even before the scheduled time....
Can others see my tasks?
By default, task names are shared when you complete them. You can toggle this of...
Can I continue a session when the timer ends?
Yes! When a session ends or when timer drops below 2 minutes, you'll see 'Keep g...
How do I use voice controls in sessions?
When voice is enabled for a session, you'll see a mute button that shows your cu...
How do I start a focus session from my day plan?
Each task in your day plan has a play button — tap it to open Quick Focus. The s...
What is the task backlog?
Your task backlog at /focus/tasks (or click [TASKS] in the header) is where you ...
What are areas (and what happened to Work/Life mode)?
Areas are the editable version of the old Work/Life toggle. You still start with...
How do I move a task between work and personal?
Click on any task to expand it, then click 'Edit' to open the task editor. At th...
How do I snooze a task?
Click on a task to expand it, then click 'Snooze' to temporarily hide it from yo...
How do I brain dump tasks?
Brain dump lets you dump all your thoughts at once and Ori extracts the tasks. A...
What is habit tracking?
Track daily habits at /focus/habits. Create habits with custom colors and icons,...
What are ambient sounds?
Ambient sounds provide background audio to help you focus. Click the speaker ico...
What is partial completion?
For ADHD brains, 'good enough' counts! Instead of all-or-nothing, you can mark h...
What happens when I miss a habit for a few days?
After 3 days without logging a habit, the app automatically adapts by showing a ...
What is 'Today / Later' prioritization?
Lock In Your Two helps you pick your 2 most important tasks each day. These show...
How does day planning work?
When you click 'Lock In Your Two' (or the prompt appears), you pick up to 2 task...
How does task urgency and priority work?
When you add a task, AI assesses its priority based on language cues like 'ASAP'...
What is AI task grouping?
AI task grouping organizes your task backlog into thematic clusters based on con...
What is the daily scratch pad?
The Plan tab (inside Tasks, click the 'Plan' toggle) is a daily scratch pad for ...
What happens to unchecked scratch pad tasks?
Unchecked tasks from your daily scratch pad persist as regular tasks in your bac...
What are "just for today" tasks (ephemeral tasks)?
Below the main quick-add in the Plan view there's a ghost-styled input labeled "...
How do I log something I already finished?
In the Plan view (today only), below the "Just for today…" input there's a check...
How do streaks work?
Complete at least one focus session per day to maintain your streak. Missing a d...
What is a Focus Shield?
A Focus Shield protects your streak if you miss a day. You earn 1 shield for eve...
What is Vacation Break?
Vacation Break freezes your streak during planned time off (up to 10 weeks per y...
What is the weekly goal?
Set how many days per week you want to focus (3-7 days, default is 5). Go to Sta...
How do I earn points?
Complete sessions (10 pts), complete tasks (5 pts), first session of the day (5 ...
What are achievements?
Badges you unlock for milestones: First Focus, Week Warrior (7-day streak), Cent...
What are ADHD-friendly celebrations?
Focus celebrates effort, not just outcomes. You'll get surprise celebrations for...
What is a comeback bonus?
When you return after 3+ days away, you get a 'welcome back' celebration with bo...
What is a commitment bonus?
When you complete a task that's been in 2+ focus sessions, you earn 15 bonus poi...
What is a momentum bonus?
When you add an old task (3+ days in your backlog) to a focus session for the fi...
Do habits and training earn points?
Yes! Completing a habit earns 3 points, and completing a training session earns ...
What are the habit and training achievements?
Habit achievements include Habit Formed (7-day streak), Habit Devoted (21-day st...
What is the Overdue Slayer achievement?
When you complete a task that's past its due date, you earn 15 bonus points and ...
Who is Ori?
Ori is your AI focus companion. Press 'O' anytime to chat about your tasks or ge...
What is Tiny Start?
Tiny Start helps when you can't even BEGIN a task. Click [CAN'T START] and Ori g...
What's the difference between Stuck and Can't Start?
[STUCK] is for when you're mid-task and hit a wall - you need help getting unstu...
What is 'Made Bad' / Permission to Suck?
Sometimes you're not stuck because a task is too big - you're frozen because it ...
How do I disable Ori or AI features?
Go to Profile Settings > Focus Settings and toggle off 'Ori AI Assistant'. When ...
What is Aging Task Review?
Aging Task Review (Pro feature) helps you tackle tasks that have been sitting in...
What does the purple star icon on my task mean?
The purple ✦ icon appears on tasks that have been in your backlog for 3+ days. C...
Can Ori help with funeral or sympathy-related tasks?
Yes! Ori can provide: (1) Online retailers for funeral fliers - Vistaprint, Shut...
Can Ori help with doctor appointment calls?
Yes! Ori provides ready-to-use phone scripts for scheduling doctor appointments....
What is the Win Bank?
Win Bank stores your accomplishments big and small - completed tasks, streaks, p...
How do I add wins to Win Bank?
Wins are auto-captured when you complete sessions. You can also manually add win...
What do the stars on a win mean? Why are they all 3 stars?
A win's stars are its effort rating (1-5) — how much effort it took, not how lon...
What is the Daily Win Prompt?
After each focus session, you'll see a gentle prompt asking 'Anything feel like ...
What is Focus Pro?
Both paid tiers include AI-powered priority re-evaluation (reads your task conte...
What is a Founding Member?
First 20 subscribers get Founding Member status: $50/year locked in forever (37....
How do I manage notification preferences?
Go to Profile > Notification Preferences. You can choose how to receive notifica...
How do I contact support?
Press 'O' to chat with Ori for quick answers, or visit /focus/help to submit a s...
Is my data private?
Yes. Your tasks, Ori conversations, and personal data are private. Database-leve...
How do I delete my account?
Go to Profile > Delete Account to submit a deletion request. All your data will ...
Is my payment information secure?
Yes. We never see or store your credit card details. All payments are processed ...
What is Training Coach?
Training Coach is an AI-powered training plan generator that supports running, s...
How do training plans work?
Every Sunday at 6 PM, AI generates your next week's training plan based on what ...
What if I miss training sessions?
There's no concept of being 'behind schedule.' Plans regenerate based on what yo...
Can I track multiple sports at once?
Currently, you can have one active training goal at a time. Pick the activity th...
What is a session's MVP?
MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the smallest version of a workout that still cou...
Why don't all my training sessions show up in my task backlog?
On purpose. A training plan generates a whole week of sessions at once, and dump...
How do I connect my Google Calendar?
Go to the Calendar page (/focus/calendar) and look for the Google Calendar conne...
How do I disconnect my calendar?
Go to the Calendar page (/focus/calendar) and find your Google Calendar connecti...
Can I connect more than one Google Calendar?
Yes. On the Calendar page (/focus/calendar), the Google Calendar panel has a '+ ...
What calendar data does Focus access?
Focus reads your events, including their titles and start and end times. It also...
How does calendar integration help with ADHD?
Time blindness is a core ADHD challenge. Calendar integration externalizes time ...
Can I get meeting reminders when I'm not looking at Focus?
Yes. On the Calendar page (/focus/calendar), in the Google Calendar panel, turn ...
Can meeting reminders take over my whole screen?
Yes, but you have to switch it on. Go to the Calendar page (/focus/calendar), fi...
Can I stop reminders for meetings I'm already late for?
Yes, and it's on by default. In the Google Calendar panel on the Calendar page (...
Can I stop reminders for calendar blocks called "Busy"?
Yes. In the Google Calendar panel on the Calendar page (/focus/calendar), turn o...
Why has one of my "Busy" blocks disappeared from the calendar?
Because something bigger already covers it. When an event titled exactly 'Busy' ...
Why didn't my meetings get mirrored onto my other calendar?
Because that calendar already had the time blocked. When you mirror one account'...
Why is one long "Busy" block covering several meetings?
Because those meetings run straight into each other. A mirror writing 'Busy' hol...
Does Ori know about my calendar?
Yes! If you're a Pro user with a connected Google Calendar, Ori is aware of your...
Can I see my calendar by day or week instead of by month?
Yes. On the Calendar page (/focus/calendar), the 'My Calendar' tab has a Day / W...
Can I turn a calendar event into a task?
Yes, from two places. On the Tasks page, open the '+' create menu and choose 'Fr...
How do I export a focus session to my calendar?
After creating a scheduled focus session, click the calendar icon or 'Add to Cal...
What is an ICS file?
ICS (iCalendar) is a universal calendar format supported by Google Calendar, App...
How do I export all my upcoming focus sessions?
Go to the Calendar page (/focus/calendar) and look for the 'EXPORT ALL' button a...
Why isn't my calendar connecting?
Common issues: (1) Make sure you're signed into the correct Google account when ...
What happens if my session runs across something on my calendar?
With Google Calendar connected, Focus shows you what else is on before the sessi...
I revoked access but Focus still shows my calendar?
Focus caches availability data briefly to reduce API calls. After revoking acces...
Is my calendar data secure?
Calendar tokens are stored server-side and never exposed to your browser, and co...
Can Focus write to my calendar?
Yes! When creating a focus session, enable 'Add to Calendar' in More Options to ...
How do I auto-add focus sessions to my calendar?
When starting a session, click 'More options' and toggle 'Add to Calendar'. Choo...
What's the difference between Busy and Free calendar visibility?
'Busy' (opaque) makes the focus time block show as unavailable on your calendar ...
Why do I need to reconnect my calendar for write access?
When you first connected your calendar, Focus only asked for read-only permissio...
What are smart duration suggestions?
When you have Google Calendar connected, Focus shows smart duration suggestions ...
What are available windows?
Available windows show your free time slots from your Google Calendar. When star...
How do I add existing sessions to my calendar?
You can retroactively add any scheduled focus session to Google Calendar. On the...
What happens to my calendar event if I cancel a session?
If you cancel or delete a focus session that was synced to Google Calendar, Focu...
What are engaging task names?
Engaging task names are AI-generated alternative titles for your tasks, designed...
How do I turn off engaging task names?
Go to your Profile settings and find the 'Engaging Task Names' toggle under Focu...
Can I add tasks with Siri or Google Assistant?
Yes! Focus Pro users can generate personal API keys to connect voice assistants....
How do API keys work?
API keys are personal tokens that let external tools create tasks in your Focus ...
What are character arcs?
Character arcs are intentional seasons of your life. Think of them like chapters...
How do I create an arc?
Go to the Arcs tab in the navigation bar and tap '+ New arc' (or 'Create a new a...
What are arc phases?
Phases are chapters within your arc. Each phase has its own date range, theme, p...
What are arc practices?
Practices are recurring commitments within a phase — things like 'morning pages'...
Can a practice continue across phases?
Yes. Practices belong to one phase at a time, but the Practices tab merges same-...
How do I mark a practice done — including a day I forgot?
On an active phase, each practice has a checkbox next to its name — tap it to ma...
Why does my weekly practice show out of fewer days than the phase length?
Both the 'X / Y' count and the dot grid are frequency-aware. A Daily practice in...
How do I edit, add, or delete a practice?
Open the Phases tab on your arc page and expand the phase you want to change. Ta...
Can I use a custom emoji for a practice icon?
Yes. When you add or edit a practice there's a grid of suggested icons (now incl...
Why do some practices only show in certain phases?
Each practice belongs to a single phase. If 'Watercolor' is in Phase 1 but not P...
What are arc intentions?
Intentions are soft, non-trackable vibes for a phase. Things like 'be kinder to ...
Can I link tasks to my arc?
Yes! Inside each phase card, you can link existing backlog tasks to that phase. ...
How do reflections work in arcs?
You can add freeform reflections at any point during your arc — capture epiphani...
How do I close or complete an arc?
Two ways. 'Close arc' in the tab bar walks you through a closing reflection firs...
How do I change an arc's status or reopen one I already closed?
The tab bar on your arc page has a status control showing the current status (Ac...
Where do I find my past arcs?
The History tab on the Arcs page lists every arc you've completed or closed, new...
How do I move a task between phases?
On the project page, hover over any uncompleted task and grab the dots handle th...
How does 'Import with AI' work on a project?
Click 'Import with AI' at the bottom of your project page. Paste anything — mark...
How do I add a project's tasks to my daily plan?
Open the Plan tab and look in the right sidebar for the Projects section — it li...