I have a similar function built into my app, which takes the proposed name for a checklist and description and uses it to generate steps. Have heard many use it for executive function management: https://steplist.app
Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
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Re: Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
#12Abstract it more. This is essentially a thin wrapper around an LLM. Hardcoded prompt templates. The value isnt in the template itself, but more-so the curation of the template. So curate better. Instead of hardcoding the prompt template, allow people to create/share/vote on arbitrary templates. A prompt library of sorts.
Re: Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
#13I'd advise goblin.tools to market itself differently and aim for the neurotypical market as well.
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Re: Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
#14I've ADHD and I'm on the spectrum. Others may differ - it's a spectrum after all- but I feel no list-only app will ever silence the drunk baboon on my shoulder constantly pulling my attention from what I'm doing. I'd advise goblin.tools to market itself differently and aim for the neurotypical market as well. #my2cents
Re: Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
#15I've ADHD and I'm on the spectrum. Others may differ - it's a spectrum after all- but I feel no list-only app will ever silence the drunk baboon on my shoulder constantly pulling my attention from what I'm doing. I'd advise goblin.tools to market itself differently and aim for the neurotypical market as well. #my2cents
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A sufficient dose of a medically prescribed stimulant medication quiets him down enough to usually ignore him, for me. It's been literally life changing. My lack of concrete executive function cost me the job of a lifetime.
Re: Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
#16In any case, I saw quite a few time something "expanding the list". Usually it works less than anything that actually asks you on the next step - in this case, my go-to are recent LLM models. For example, it split "take out the trash" into 8 steps - quite a lot of detail, even for an autist.
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#19I do like the idea, but here is my first experience: I added "Launch MyProjectName website" (using the real name) and here's what it generated as sub tasks: - Open a web browser - Type "MyProjectName website" into the search bar - Press "Enter" - Locate the official MyProjectName website link in the search results - Click on the link to access the website - Wait for the page to load ------ EDIT: Rate limited, so to r…
Re: Goblin.tools: simple, single-task tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks
#20Abstract it more. This is essentially a thin wrapper around an LLM. Hardcoded prompt templates. The value isnt in the template itself, but more-so the curation of the template. So curate better. Instead of hardcoding the prompt template, allow people to create/share/vote on arbitrary templates. A prompt library of sorts.
A "break down task into steps" would be a great feature for every todolist app.