Use a Project for one ongoing job
A Project is a workspace that keeps related chats, files, and instructions together. Make one when you return to the same job repeatedly: applications, school, a business launch, content planning, or a long research assignment.
A random one-off question still belongs in a normal chat. A Project earns its place when the same context would otherwise be pasted again next week.
Start with a narrow name and purpose
- Name the outcome, such as “Fall job search” or “Nyla Builds launch,” instead of “Work.”
- Add only the reference files that belong to that outcome.
- Write short project instructions for tone, priorities, and boundaries.
- Keep follow-up chats inside the Project so the work stays together.
Use this starter instruction
This Project is for [OUTCOME]. Use only the files and instructions stored here unless I explicitly add another source. Keep track of [KEY DECISIONS]. When information conflicts, ask me which version is current. Do not invent missing facts, and flag any file that appears outdated.ChatGPT and Claude handle Projects differently
ChatGPT Projects are available across free and paid subscriptions and can keep chats, files, project instructions, and supported app links together. Some sharing and file limits depend on the plan and workspace.
Claude Projects are available to free users with a five-project limit. Paid Claude plans can expand large project knowledge through retrieval, while collaboration controls depend on Team or Enterprise access.
Keep the Project from becoming another junk drawer
- Remove files that are no longer current.
- Put dated decisions in one short source note.
- Start a fresh chat inside the same Project when one thread gets tangled.
- Review connected-app permissions before adding outside sources.