1. Start Recording
Click Start Recording and simply talk through everything you need to do. Feel free to open email, Slack, calendars—whatever helps jog your memory.
2. Stop Recording
When you're done, hit Stop Recording. FocusMelt instantly transcribes your speech and splits it into individual tasks with rough time estimates.
3. Review & Edit
Drag tasks to reorder, rename them, or adjust any time estimate. Click Add Task for anything you forgot.
4. Start Timer
Press Start Timer to enter single-task mode. The screen hides everything except the current task, a countdown clock, and a "You'll be done by ___" projection.
5. Work the List
While the timer runs you can Complete, Skip, or Pause a task. Pausing lets you step away without losing your place.
6. Take Quick Notes
Need to capture a stray idea? Click Show Notepad. Notes are saved locally and persist between sessions.
7. Finish & Reflect
After the last task, view the session summary: completed vs. skipped items plus planned vs. actual time.
8. View History Anytime
Use View History to revisit past sessions and see tangible proof of your progress.