Getting started

How to write a description the AI can work with, what to check before the chart is built, and what to do with it after.

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1. Describe the project

Creating your first timeline takes a few minutes. The description is where most of the quality comes from.

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Project setup

Give it a clear name

Something you would recognise in a list later. "Build a backyard patio" beats "Project 3".

Write the description like you would explain it to a colleague

The more specific you are, the better the schedule. Say what the goal is, what has to happen, and anything you already know will be hard. For example:

Good example "I have a single family home with a 1000 sq ft backyard. I want to build a concrete patio in it. It should be large enough for a grill, a lounge area, a firepit, and various large planters."
Too thin "Build a patio."

List the people or teams (optional)

Each one becomes a workstream with its own color and filter. "Myself (painter), neighborhood organizer, social media person" is plenty.

Set the dates

A start date is required. An end date is optional. We recommend adding some buffer time to account for unexpected delays.

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Generate milestones

Click "Generate my chart" to let the AI draft the timeline. Make sure you are signed in, since the chart is saved to your account.

Auto-detect Fastest. The AI pulls milestones from your description and builds the chart.
Review first See the milestone list, rename or remove, then build.

This usually takes less than 2 minutes.

2. Review and edit

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Review and customize your project timeline:

  • Check each milestone is relevant to your project
  • Edit milestone details and durations
  • Add or remove milestones as needed
  • Click "Build the chart" when you are happy with it

3. Edit, share and export

The backyard patio plan in the chart editor, with tasks grouped by workstream, owners, start dates and colored bars on a timelineTap to open full size

Your chart opens in the editor and is saved to your account. From here you can:

  • Drag bars to change dates. Tasks that depend on them move too.
  • Assign owners, and filter by workstream or person
  • Share a link with your team
  • Export to Google Sheets, Excel, CSV or JSON

Questions

How long does it take to generate a Gantt chart?

Usually less than 2 minutes from start to finish.

What is on the roadmap?

An automated Gantt chart grooming Slack bot, to make project management even easier.

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