What’s a helper? A helper is your personal tracking tool that captures and organizes anything you want to remember or monitor—expenses, workouts, medications, ideas, and more.
Create Your Account
Before you can create helpers, you’ll need a Peanuts account.1
Go to peanutsapp.com
Visit peanutsapp.com in your browser.
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Click 'Get Started'
Click the Get Started button in the navigation bar or hero section.
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Sign up with email
Enter your email address and create a password. You’ll receive a confirmation email—click the link to verify your account.
The Onboarding Experience
After signing in for the first time, you’ll be guided through a quick onboarding flow.
Welcome screen introducing Peanuts' core concepts
- Just describe what you need — No setup required. AI creates it for you.
- Track habits, logs, ideas—anything — From expenses to workouts to mood.
- Get insights over time — See patterns and stay on track.
Create Your First Helper
This is where the magic happens. You can create a helper in two ways:- Natural Language (Recommended)
- Quick Templates
Simply describe what you want to track in plain English.
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Type your request
In the text input, describe what you want to track. Be conversational—Peanuts understands natural language.Example prompts:
- “Track my daily water intake”
- “Log my expenses”
- “Remember to take my medication”
- “Rate my mood each day”
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Wait for AI generation
Peanuts AI will analyze your request and create a customized helper with:
- Appropriate input fields
- Smart widgets (streaks, timers, charts)
- Validation rules
- A matching icon and color theme
AI generating your helper configuration
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Review your helper
You’ll see a live preview of your helper with all its components. The AI also provides an explanation of what it created and why.
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Save and start using
Click Create Helper to save. You’ll see a celebration animation, and then you’ll be taken to your home screen where your new helper is ready to use!
Understanding Your Helper
Once created, your helper includes several powerful components:Input Fields
Text, numbers, dropdowns, dates, and checkboxes to capture your data.
Widgets
Visual tools like streak counters, stopwatches, timers, ratings, and charts.
Smart Rules
Validation, required fields, cooldown periods, and behavioral patterns.
Visual Theme
Custom icon and color to make each helper instantly recognizable.
Anatomy of a helper showing fields, widgets, and entry history
Add Your First Entry
Now let’s log something to your new helper!1
Open your helper
From the home screen, click on your helper card to open it.
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Fill in the fields
Enter your data in the provided fields. Required fields are marked with a red indicator.
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Submit your entry
Click the Add or Log button (depending on your helper type). You’ll see a success message confirming your entry was saved.
Your entry is now recorded with a timestamp and appears in your history.
Navigate Your Dashboard
Your home screen is your command center for all helpers.
Home dashboard showing your helpers and recent activity
Quick Actions
| Action | How to Access | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Add entry | Click helper card | Opens quick-add drawer |
| View all entries | Click “View all” | See complete history |
| Settings | Click ⚙️ icon | Edit helper configuration |
| Pause/Resume | Overflow menu (…) | Temporarily disable helper |
| Delete | Overflow menu (…) | Remove helper permanently |
Creating More Helpers
Click the + New Helper button at the top of your home screen to create additional helpers. Each helper is completely independent with its own data, fields, and settings.Free tier limits: You can create up to 3 active helpers on the free plan. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited helpers.
Next Steps
You’ve created your first helper! Here’s what to explore next:Connect Telegram
Log entries directly from Telegram chat—no app needed.
Explore Templates
Discover 25+ pre-built templates for common tracking needs.
Add Widgets
Learn about streaks, timers, charts, and more.
Set Up Reminders
Get notified when it’s time to log an entry.
Troubleshooting
My helper didn't generate correctly
My helper didn't generate correctly
Try being more specific in your description. Instead of “track stuff,” say “track my daily water intake in glasses.”You can also refine your helper after creation using the Tweak button or natural language chat.
I can't create more helpers
I can't create more helpers
Free accounts are limited to 3 active helpers. You can either:
- Delete an existing helper to make room
- Pause helpers you’re not actively using
- Upgrade to a paid plan for higher limits
My entry didn't save
My entry didn't save
Check that all required fields are filled in (marked with red). If using voice entry, ensure your microphone permissions are enabled.
The AI asked me clarifying questions
The AI asked me clarifying questions
This is normal! When your request could be interpreted multiple ways, Peanuts asks follow-up questions to create the best helper for your needs.
Congratulations! You’ve created your first helper and logged your first entry. You’re now ready to track anything that matters to you.