Quick Start Guide

Welcome to So Many Minutes!

This quick start guide will get you up and running so you can focus on what matters most: getting stuff done. If you haven’t already, check out the demo video to see the app in action:

Contact/Support

Any questions or comments? Join the Discord server or reach out via email to info@somanyminutes.com

Getting Around

So Many Minutes adapts to your screen/browser size, so you can place it to one side and keep your work in view.

Narrow (including mobile):

Single column layout
Use GO -> to drill into a task
Use <- SWITCH to return to the task list
Or, use TAB to drill in/out of a task

Wide:

Two column layout
Use TAB to shift focus between the task list and task pad

Pro Tip

Add So Many Minutes to your home screen or desktop using the Progressive Web App (PWA) features of your device. While the app works well on mobile, it really shines with a keyboard!

Sessions: Breaking Down Work

How it Works

Break tasks into micro steps - the simpler the better For example - “Open a document” or “Gather CC list”
Set Estimates: Add ..5 at the end for five minutes, ..3 for three and so on
Capture Memos: Start a line with // to add a memo instead of a step

Session Guidelines

Ideal Duration: Sessions around 20-30 minutes in total work best
Stay Small: Multiple shorter sessions are better than one huge one
Add On the Fly: Add steps to a running session as the work unfolds

Running a Session

Use the controls on the timer to control the session:

Start/resume the session
Suspend the session
Advance to the next step
Complete the session
End the session and cancel all pending steps

Pro Tip

Try to reverse Parkinson's Law, give yourself shorter estimates and see if you get the same work done in less time

Keyboard Shortcuts

Global

TAB Drill in/out of task

Task List

UP Select task above
DOWN Select task below
ALT+UP Move task up
ALT+DOWN Move task down

E or F2 Edit Task
. Mark task complete

] Increase text size
[ Decrease text size
' Reset text size

N New task
C Show/hide completed tasks

Task Pad

F5 Start/Advance/Complete session
F8 Pause/Cancel session