🚀 Welcome to Project Brain: This guide will walk you through the essentials to get up and running quickly.
Workflow
From first login to active workspace
1
Sign in
Create your account or log in with Google.
2
Choose workspace
Join an existing team or create a new one.
3
Set project
Name the project and invite the right people.
4
Add work
Create your first board, columns, and tasks.
5
Capture context
Save meetings, decisions, and project notes.
6
Start daily loop
Use Dashboard and AI Brain to keep moving.
Welcome to Project Brain
Project Brain is an AI-powered project management and memory system designed to help teams collaborate effectively and never lose important information.
Key Benefits:
- Centralized project information in one place
- AI-powered insights and recommendations
- Seamless team collaboration
- Complete project history and memory
- Smart task and meeting management
Step 1: Create Your First Project
Project Setup
- After signing up, you'll be prompted to create your first project
- Enter a project name (e.g., "Product Launch Q2")
- Add a project description (optional)
- Click Create Project
Project Basics
Once created, your project includes:
- A dedicated workspace for your team
- Dashboard for quick overview
- Boards for task management
- Meeting notes system
- Project memory and timeline
- AI Brain for intelligent insights
Step 2: Invite Your Team
Adding Team Members
- Go to Settings → Team Members
- Click Invite Member
- Enter team member email addresses
- Assign roles (Owner, Admin, or Member)
- Click Send Invites
Understanding Roles
- Owner: Full control, can manage team and settings
- Admin: Can manage project content and invite members
- Member: Can view and contribute to project work
What Happens Next
Team members will receive an invitation email with a link to join your project. They can accept and start collaborating immediately.
Step 3: Set Up Your First Board
Creating a Kanban Board
- Navigate to Boards
- Click + New Board
- Choose a template or start blank
- Add columns for your workflow (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done)
- Start adding tasks
First Tasks
Add your first tasks to get familiar with the system:
- Click + Add Card in any column
- Enter task title
- Assign it to a team member
- Set a due date
- Drag cards between columns as work progresses
Step 4: Explore Your Dashboard
Dashboard Overview
Your Dashboard provides a quick view of:
- Active tasks and deadlines
- Team member assignments
- Project progress
- Recent updates
- Quick action buttons
Starting Your Day
Use the Dashboard as your starting point each day to:
- Check your assigned tasks
- See upcoming deadlines
- Review team updates
- Plan your day
Step 5: Capture Your First Meeting Notes
Recording a Meeting
- Go to Meeting Notes
- Click + New Note
- Enter meeting title and attendees
- Click Start Recording (optional)
- Type your notes during the meeting
- Click Save
Adding Key Information
Include in your notes:
- Key decisions made
- Action items with owners and due dates
- Important blockers discussed
- Next steps agreed upon
Step 6: Build Your Project Memory
Starting Your Timeline
- Go to Project Memory
- Click + New Entry
- Choose entry type (Update, Decision, Milestone)
- Add title and description
- Attach relevant documents
- Click Save
Important Entries to Create
- Project goals and objectives
- Key decisions and their reasoning
- Milestones achieved
- Lessons learned
- Important documents and resources
Step 7: Talk to Your AI Brain
Asking Your First Question
- Click AI Chat in the sidebar
- Type a question about your project
- Press Enter to send
- Wait for AI to analyze and respond
Try These Questions
- "What are our main project goals?"
- "What tasks are due this week?"
- "Summarize what happened in last week's meeting"
- "What decisions have we made about the architecture?"
- "What's the current project status?"
Quick Reference: First Week Checklist
- ☐ Set up your profile and picture
- ☐ Invite all team members
- ☐ Create your first board
- ☐ Add initial tasks
- ☐ Capture meeting notes
- ☐ Add project goals to memory
- ☐ Ask the AI Brain a question
- ☐ Customize your dashboard
- ☐ Share a document or resource
- ☐ Explore all the features!
Tips for Success
- Stay consistent: Use the system daily to build habits
- Keep information updated: Regular updates make AI insights better
- Involve your team: The more people contribute, the better it works
- Document decisions: Your future self will thank you
- Don't be afraid to explore: Try different features to find what works
- Use the help center: Detailed guides are available for each feature
Need Help?
If you have questions:
- Check the relevant guide in the Help Center
- Ask the AI Brain for help
- Contact your project administrator
- Review the feature documentation
Happy collaborating! 🎉