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I hated repeating myself in different chats. I wanted to build context on my projects that AI could actually use. That is why I built BuildOS.
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I hated repeating myself in different chats. I wanted to build context on my projects that AI could actually use. That is why I built BuildOS.
A peek behind the curtain at the ontology that powers BuildOS—rich context architecture where goals, plans, tasks, and documents all connect.
A comprehensive (and increasingly unhinged) list of everyone who could use BuildOS. Spoiler: probably you.
Transform chaotic thoughts into rich, connected context with our complete guide to effective brain dumping. Learn how brain dumps create goals, plans, tasks, and documents—not just task lists.
Learn how goals sit at the top of Build OS ontology—connecting to plans, tasks, and documents. Discover how strategic alignment becomes automatic when context is structured.
Why the future of AI productivity moves beyond crafting clever prompts to building persistent, contextual systems. See how Build OS implements context engineering with rich ontology and Project Lens.
Explore the progression from traditional note-taking to AI-native systems with rich context architecture. See how Build OS ontology makes notes connected, actionable, and compounding.
Learn how to manage tasks within Build OS rich context system—where tasks connect to goals, plans, and documents. Master advanced techniques plus how to zoom into any task with Project Lens.
Solutions to the most common problems users encounter with Build OS. Quick fixes, diagnostic steps, and optimization tips to keep your personal operating system running smoothly.
Personal knowledge management is shifting from manual curation to AI-assisted discovery, from static archives to dynamic context that evolves with your thinking. Here's what that means for how we work.
Why Build OS isn't trying to do everything for you – and why that's exactly what makes it work. Plus: how Project Lens delivers intelligence without autonomy.
As AI agents gain more capabilities, the real differentiator becomes context engineering: the art of providing the right knowledge at the right time. See how Project Lens puts this into practice.