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The Plan Template organizes work into categorized phases and milestones. Unlike simple lists, plans provide structure for multi-stage projects—perfect for goal planning, project management, or any work that progresses through defined stages.

Perfect For

  • Project roadmaps
  • Goal planning
  • Course curricula
  • Product launches
  • Life milestones
  • Learning paths

Key Features

  • Phase/category grouping
  • Milestone tracking
  • Progress visualization
  • Sequential organization
  • Completion tracking
  • Target dates

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Quick Start

1

Describe your plan

Tell Peanuts what you’re planning:
  • “Home renovation project plan”
  • “Career development roadmap”
  • “Product launch checklist”
2

Define phases

Peanuts suggests logical phases based on your description. Customize categories to match your workflow.
3

Add milestones

Populate each phase with specific milestones. Track progress as you complete them.

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Interface Overview

Milestones grouped by category/phase:
  • Phase header — Category name with count
  • Progress bar — Completion within phase
  • Expandable — Show/hide phase contents
Each milestone displays:
  • Title — What needs to be done
  • Status — Not started, In progress, Complete
  • Target date — When it should be done
  • Details — Notes, dependencies, resources
Top-level summary:
  • Total completion — Percentage across all phases
  • Milestones count — X of Y complete
  • Current phase — Which phase you’re in

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Plan vs. Other Templates

Plan = Structured phases, milestone tracking, project overview
List = Flat tasks, no categories, simple completion
Schedule = Date-focused, calendar view, time slots
FeaturePlanListSchedule
Categories/phases✅ Built-in❌ Optional field❌ No
Progress by phase✅ Yes❌ No❌ No
Target dates✅ Per milestone❌ Optional✅ Primary
Sequential flow✅ Implied❌ No❌ No
Best forProjectsTasksEvents

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Phases & Categories

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Default Phase Structure

When you describe a project, Peanuts suggests appropriate phases:

Project Launch

  • Planning
  • Development
  • Testing
  • Launch
  • Post-launch

Home Renovation

  • Design
  • Permits
  • Demolition
  • Construction
  • Finishing

Career Goal

  • Research
  • Skill building
  • Networking
  • Applications
  • Interviews

Learning Path

  • Fundamentals
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Projects
  • Mastery

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Custom Phases

Create your own phase structure in Edit mode:
  1. Add a Category select field
  2. Define your phase options
  3. Milestones automatically group by selection

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Milestone Fields

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Core Fields

FieldPurpose
TitleWhat needs to be accomplished
Phase/CategoryWhich stage it belongs to
StatusNot started, In progress, Complete

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Optional Fields

FieldPurpose
Target dateWhen it should be done
PriorityImportance level
OwnerWho’s responsible
NotesAdditional context
DependenciesWhat must come first
ResourcesLinks, documents, tools

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Progress Tracking

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Phase Progress

Each phase shows:
  • Count — “3 of 5 complete”
  • Bar — Visual percentage
  • Status — Not started, In progress, Complete
A phase is “Complete” when all its milestones are marked done. “In progress” when at least one milestone is started.

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Overall Progress

The plan header displays:
  • Total percentage — All milestones across all phases
  • Current focus — The phase with active work
  • Completion estimate — Based on target dates

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Milestone Status Flow

Not Started → In Progress → Complete
StatusMeaning
Not startedWork hasn’t begun
In progressActively working
CompleteFinished and verified

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Input Methods

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Web App

Click Add within a phase to create a milestone pre-assigned to that category.
Use the global add button for milestones—select the phase during creation.
Reorder milestones within phases or move between phases.

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Voice Entry

Voice features require Starter plan or higher and consume credits.
Natural language planning:
  • “Add milestone: finalize design, phase planning”
  • “New task for development: set up database”
  • “Mark user testing complete”

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Telegram

Send milestones via chat:
  • “plan: Research competitors, phase: Planning”
  • “add milestone: Submit proposal, due Friday”

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Configuration

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In Edit Mode

Access via the Edit button to:
SettingOptions
Define phasesAdd/edit category options
Milestone fieldsAdd target date, priority, etc.
Status optionsCustomize status labels
ThemeColors and icon

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Widgets for Plans

WidgetPurpose
ProgressOverall plan completion
CounterTotal milestones or by phase
ChartMilestones by status or phase

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Tips & Best Practices

Too few phases lack structure; too many create overhead. Aim for distinct, meaningful stages.
“Launch website” is better than “Finish project.” Specific milestones are easier to verify as complete.
Target dates keep plans accountable. Overdue milestones surface what needs attention.
Plans evolve. Review weekly to update priorities, adjust dates, and celebrate progress.
Don’t try to detail every phase upfront. Focus on the current phase; future phases can stay high-level.

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Example: Product Launch Plan

A startup product launch: Setup:
  • Name: “App Launch Plan”
  • Icon: 🚀 Rocket
  • Theme: Professional purple
Phases:
  1. Planning — Research, scope, timeline
  2. Development — Build core features
  3. Testing — QA, beta users
  4. Launch — Go-live activities
  5. Growth — Post-launch optimization
Sample Milestones:
PhaseMilestoneTarget Date
PlanningDefine MVP featuresJan 15
PlanningCreate wireframesJan 22
DevelopmentBackend API completeFeb 15
DevelopmentFrontend UI completeMar 1
TestingInternal QA passMar 10
TestingBeta user feedbackMar 20
LaunchMarketing assets readyMar 25
LaunchGo liveApr 1

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Credit Usage

ActionCredits
Creating plan1 credit (AI generation)
Adding milestonesFree
Updating statusFree
Voice entry10 credits (speech-to-text)
EditingFree

List Template

For flat task lists without phases

Schedule Template

For date-focused event planning

Widgets

Add progress visualization

Voice Features

Add milestones hands-free