What You’ll Learn
- What a project contains
- How to create one
- How to name and describe projects effectively
- How project context improves AI responses
What a Project Contains
Each project is a dedicated workspace with:- Conversations - All your chats within this project
- Custom Instructions - Persistent rules all AIs follow
- Files - Documents you upload for AI reference
- Memory - What the AIs remember from past conversations
- Knowledge Graph - Entities and relationships extracted from your work
How to Create a Project
Step 1: Click New Project
In the sidebar, click New Project. A creation dialog opens.Step 2: Name It
Choose a clear, descriptive name. This becomes context for every AI. Good names:- “Q1 2026 Marketing Strategy”
- “Series A Fundraising”
- “Product Redesign Research”
- “Competitor Analysis - CRM Market”
- “Test” - too vague
- “Misc” - no context for AIs
- “Project 1” - meaningless
Step 3: Write a Description
The description tells AIs what this project is about. Write 1-3 sentences explaining:- What you’re working on
- What industry or domain it’s in
- What kind of help you need
“We’re a B2B SaaS startup in the project management space. This project is for planning our enterprise tier launch, including pricing, features, and go-to-market strategy. Target audience: companies with 500+ employees.”This context shapes every AI response in every conversation within the project.
Step 4: Add Custom Instructions (Optional)
Custom instructions are persistent rules. See Writing Effective Custom Instructions for details.Step 5: Upload Files (Optional)
Add relevant documents for the AIs to reference. See Adding Files to Your Project.How Project Context Works
When you send a message in a project, every AI receives:- Your message
- The project name and description
- Any custom instructions
- Relevant file content (if applicable)
- Conversation history
Organizing Multiple Projects
- One initiative per project - Don’t mix unrelated work
- Use clear naming conventions - Future you will thank you
- Archive completed projects - Keep your sidebar clean
- Consider a Master Project for cross-project work (see Master Projects)
Tips
- Spend 60 seconds on the description. It pays off in every conversation.
- You can edit the name, description, and instructions at any time.
- Start a new project when the topic changes significantly. It keeps AI responses focused.
- Projects with uploaded files get much better responses on domain-specific questions.
Related Articles
- Writing Effective Custom Instructions
- Adding Files to Your Project
- How Project Memory Works
- Get Productive in 5 Minutes

