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Capture & Scaffold

Idea Backlog

Not every idea deserves a project on day one. Capture it, track how it's shaping up, and convert it into a full project — board, workflow, and all — only once it's actually ready.

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How It Works

01

Capture the idea

Log a title, description, and notes the moment the idea shows up — no board, no team assignment, no commitment yet.

02

Track it as it develops

Move an idea through Not Started, Considering, and Planned as you gather more context, without cluttering your active project list.

03

Convert when it's ready

One action turns a Planned idea into a full project, seeded with your default workflow stages, ready for tasks.

Why It Matters

Ideas don't get lost in a chat thread or a personal notes app
Nothing becomes a project — with a board, a team, and overhead — before it's actually considered
The idea's original notes and priority carry forward into the project
Keeps your active project list free of half-formed concepts

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the idea after I convert it?

The idea is marked Converted and linked to the new project, so you can always trace a project back to where it started.

Can I archive an idea instead of converting it?

Yes — ideas that don't pan out can be archived, keeping your backlog focused on what's still live.

Is there a limit to how many ideas I can capture?

No — the idea backlog is unlimited on every plan, including Free.