Views & perspectives
Views
Views are saved filters that show a subset of your tasks. Instead of browsing projects, you pick a view and see what matters now. They're your GTD lists: Next Actions, Waiting For, Overdue. Pick one, add a context, and work.
Built-in views (GTD-style)
| View | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Next Actions | Tasks ready to do. Todo status, not blocked. Your primary "do" list. |
| Surfaced today | Tasks that need attention today. Due, overdue, or surfaced. |
| Waiting For | Tasks blocked on someone else. Chase these in your weekly review. |
| Need to chase | Waiting-for tasks that are overdue. Follow-up time. |
| Overdue | Tasks past their due date. Clear the backlog. |
| Stuck Projects | Projects with blocked or at-risk items. Needs attention. |
| Eisenhower Matrix | Urgency vs. importance. Prioritize. |
| Velocity | Throughput and completion trends. How much you're shipping. |
The Next Actions view
This is your main GTD list. Tasks that are:
- Status = Todo (or In progress)
- Not blocked
- Optionally filtered by context (@computer, @phone)
When you're in Engage mode, you pick Next Actions + a context. You see only what you can do right now. No deciding. Just doing.
Filtering
Views apply filters: status, labels, project, due date, assignee, "waiting for," priority, energy. You can layer them—e.g. Next Actions + @computer + high priority.
Custom views
- Apply filters in the filter bar.
- Save as a preset (if supported).
- Name it. It appears in the Views sidebar.
Examples: "This week @computer", "Blocked on Mike", "Deep focus only."
Views + Engage mode
In Engage mode, you pick a view and a context. The UI strips away everything else. You're not browsing—you're executing. That's the GTD ideal: the right list at the right time.