> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Your First Project

# Creating Your First Project

> **Quick Answer:** A project groups your conversations around one initiative. Create one, add a description, and every AI in every conversation will understand your context.

## What You'll Learn

* What a project is and why it matters
* How to create your first one
* How to write a description that improves AI responses
* How to add custom instructions

## What Is a Project?

A project is your workspace for a specific initiative. Think of it as a folder that gives every AI conversation the same background context.

A project contains:

* **Conversations** - All chats related to this work
* **Description** - Background context all AIs receive
* **Custom Instructions** - Rules all AIs follow
* **Files** - Documents you upload for AI reference
* **Memory** - What AIs remember from past conversations

Without a project, every conversation starts from zero. With a project, the AIs already know what you're working on.

## Step-by-Step

### Step 1: Click New Project

In the left sidebar, click **New Project**.

### Step 2: Choose a Clear Name

Your project name is the first thing AIs see. Make it descriptive.

| Good                        | Bad           | Why                         |
| --------------------------- | ------------- | --------------------------- |
| "Series A Pitch Prep"       | "Fundraising" | Specific stage and activity |
| "Q1 Blog Content Calendar"  | "Content"     | Timeframe and scope         |
| "AWS to GCP Migration Plan" | "Cloud stuff" | Exact initiative            |

### Step 3: Write a Description

This is the most important step. Your description becomes context that shapes every AI response.

Write 2-4 sentences covering:

* What you're working on
* Your industry or domain
* What kind of help you need
* Any key constraints

**Example:**

> We're a 15-person B2B SaaS startup building project management tools for construction companies. We're preparing for our Series A raise (\$8-12M target). I need help with pitch narrative, market sizing, competitive positioning, and financial projections. Our differentiator is offline-first mobile for job sites.

### Step 4: Add Custom Instructions (Optional)

Custom instructions are persistent rules. They're separate from the description because they're about *how* AIs should respond, not *what* you're working on.

**Examples:**

* "Keep responses concise. I prefer bullet points over paragraphs."
* "Our target audience is non-technical construction managers. Avoid jargon."
* "Always consider regulatory requirements for the construction industry."

You can add these now or later. See [Writing Effective Custom Instructions](/docs/projects/custom-instructions/) for more.

### Step 5: Start Your First Conversation

Click into your new project and send a message. Notice how the AIs immediately reference your project context - you didn't have to explain your background.

## What Good Projects Look Like

**Single focus:**

* "Product Launch - Mobile App v2" (one initiative)
* Not "All my work stuff" (too broad)

**Temporal scope:**

* "Q1 2026 Marketing Strategy" (clear timeframe)
* Not "Marketing forever" (never-ending)

**Clear outcome:**

* "Evaluate CRM options for sales team" (decision to make)
* Not "CRM things" (no clear goal)

## Tips

* One initiative per project. Start a new project when the topic changes significantly.
* Spend 60 seconds on the description. It pays off in every conversation.
* You can edit everything later - name, description, instructions. Nothing is permanent.
* Your first project doesn't need to be perfect. Create it, start chatting, refine as you go.

## Related Articles

* [Get Productive in 5 Minutes](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/)
* [Finding Your Way Around](/docs/getting-started/understanding-the-interface/)
* [Writing Effective Custom Instructions](/docs/projects/custom-instructions/)
* [Adding Files to Your Project](/docs/projects/uploading-files/)

## Still Need Help?

Reach out to us at [support@suprmind.ai](mailto:support@suprmind.ai) or use the feedback button in the app.