Everything You Need to Stay Focused
Boot combines a finite state machine, structured time blocks, deterministic task scoring, and ADHD-friendly rituals into one calming system.
BOS State Machine
Your day modelled as a deterministic state machine with six states, twelve commands, and layered authority.
S0 — Offline
The starting state. System is dormant. Only BOS:BOOT can transition forward. NSIL breach detection runs passively.
S1 — Activation
Boot your day by setting your energy level and primary objective. Review the forecast, plan your first block, then transition to Execution with BOS:FOCUS.
S2 — Execution
Where deep work happens. Start a 90-minute focus block on a single task. Track switch urges. Complete or abort cleanly. BOS:CHECK exits to Maintenance.
S3 — Maintenance
Between-block state. Review progress, open a Sandboxed Reflection Window (SRW), or re-enter Execution with BOS:FOCUS.
S4 — Shutdown
Day is closing. NSIL runs the shutdown sequence: ship log, constraint capture, tomorrow seed, and input lock. Transitions back to S0.
Sx — Degraded
Containment state for disruptions. Triggered by BOS:CONTAIN. Recovery routes back to Maintenance (BOS:RECOVER) or Activation (BOS:STABILIZE).
Authority Layers
Commands are governed by a strict authority hierarchy (highest first): Kernel > NSIL > State > RAB > SRW > User. Higher-authority commands can override lower layers.
90-Minute Focus Blocks
Structured time containers with three distinct phases — designed to help you ease into flow and exit cleanly.
Ramp-Up
Gather context, open files, review the task. Low-pressure entry — no expectation of output yet.
Core Focus
Single-threaded execution on one task. No context switching. Switch urge logging captures distractions without breaking flow.
Cool-Down
Save progress, note blockers, mark the task complete or partial. Clean exit — no dangling threads.
Switch Urge Logging
During a block, log the urge to switch tasks without actually switching. Build self-awareness of distraction patterns over time.
Pause & Resume
Pause the block timer for interruptions. The system tracks total pause time to give you accurate remaining-time calculations.
Abort Cleanly
Not every block succeeds. Abort a block without judgment — the system logs it and moves on. No streak penalty, no shame loop.
Smart Forecast & Scoring
The RAB (Rank-and-Batch) module scores every actionable task deterministically — no AI guesswork, just transparent math.
P0 (critical) scores 100 points, P1 scores 75, P2 scores 50, P3 (low) scores 25. The foundation of every task rank.
Tasks within a 14-day horizon earn up to +50 bonus. Overdue tasks escalate at +5/day past due, capped at +50 extra.
Tasks matching your current energy get +30. Mismatched tasks (too demanding for your level) get a −20 penalty.
Five moods — focus, creative, analytical, admin, easy — boost matching task types by up to +20 points.
Projects have relevance tiers from Parked (0, filtered out) to Must Do (4, 2× weight + 35 flat bonus).
Recent projects get a −15/block penalty (last 5 blocks). Tasks untouched for 7+ days earn +3/day neglect bonus (capped at +25).
Reroll
Don't like the forecast order? Reroll shuffles candidates with a daily score bias — a small randomisation that ensures variety while keeping scoring fair.
Weekly Forecast
See your estimated block load across the week. Plan ahead without overcommitting — the system accounts for capacity per day.
Night Shutdown & Input Lock (NSIL)
Terminate the day cleanly. Prevent late-stage cognitive bleed. Block regression vectors from uncontrolled night inputs.
Ship Log
One to three lines recording what shipped or progressed today. No retrospectives, no analysis — just facts.
Constraint Capture
One rule or patch to enforce tomorrow. A single constraint that carries forward to your next activation.
Tomorrow Seed
A single tentative objective candidate for tomorrow. Plants the seed so your next boot starts with direction.
Input Lock
Arms the input lock to prevent new work, decisions, or cognitive load after shutdown. Breach detection alerts you if you violate it.
Breach Detection
Working after shutdown? The system detects NSIL breaches and logs them. Awareness without punishment.
NSIL Journal
All shutdown entries — ship logs, seeds, constraints — are stored in a browsable history. Track patterns over weeks.
Sandboxed Reflection Window (SRW)
Controlled, time-boxed reflection that produces durable artifacts without contaminating execution.
Fixed Time Boxes
Choose 25, 45, or 90 minutes. Timer expiration is mandatory — no extensions. Keeps reflection contained.
Artifact Output
Every SRW must produce an artifact — a memo, decision log, diagram, post-mortem, or threat model update.
Anti-Rumination
Narrative drift triggers the Patch Format kill-switch: Trigger → Failure Mode → Patch → Test. No spiralling.
Projects, Tasks & History
Organise your work into projects and tasks with rich metadata, dependencies, and full execution history.
Projects
Create projects with weight, relevance tiers (Parked to Must Do), and archive support. Drag to reorder priority.
Tasks
Tasks have priority (P0–P3), energy cost, due dates, type tags, dependency links, and estimated block counts.
History Timeline
Browse your complete execution history — boots, blocks, state transitions, and NSIL shutdowns — in a visual timeline.
Security & Account
Enterprise-grade authentication with multiple sign-in options and strong encryption at rest.
Google OAuth
Sign in with your Google account for seamless, password-free authentication. Link or unlink any time.
TOTP 2FA
Add a TOTP authenticator app for two-factor authentication. Secure your account with a time-based one-time password.
Encryption at Rest
Secrets are encrypted using XChaCha20-Poly1305 with a Key Encryption Key. Your sensitive data stays protected.
Ready to Boot Your Day?
Join a system designed for the way ADHD minds actually work — structured, calming, and forgiving.