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I do like the idea, but here is my first experience: I added "Launch MyProjectName website" (using the real name) and here's what it generated as sub tasks: -

by nailer 2y ago

I do like the idea, but here is my first experience: I added "Launch MyProjectName website" (using the real name) and here's what it generated as sub tasks: - Open a web browser - Type "MyProjectName website" into the search bar - Press "Enter" - Locate the official MyProjectName website link in the search results - Click on the link to access the website - Wait for the page to load ------ EDIT: Rate limited, so to reply: I think most people understand there is a difference between launching a website and viewing a website. If the AI wanted to know more about my role - whether I am a programmer, a designer, or someone that would use a high level Wix/Squarespace type tool - it should ask me.

wobfan 2y ago
I mean this could've happened with a human counterpart too (although, I know, less likely, but still). You probably gotta be at least a little more descriptive and specific about the task.
ziddoap 2y ago
I mean, yeah, that makes sense given that you used a 3 word prompt. It doesn't use real magic, despite having "magic" in the name. You should probably give it some more context. I typed in "get a haircut" and it worked great. In reply to your edit: >I think most people understand there is a difference between launching a website and viewing a website. I don't think so, at all. Non-tech people at my work come to me and say "I couldn't launch Outlook this morning", or "Google won't launch". They don't mean that they are building an email client or search engine. Most people use "launch" in the non-entrepreneurial way.
whazor 2y ago
I tried 'Clean home' and it gave me: Gather cleaning supplies (broom, mop, vacuum, cleaning solutions, cloths) Declutter each room by picking up items that don’t belong Dust surfaces such as shelves, tables, and electronics Wipe down surfaces with appropriate cleaning solutions Clean glass surfaces and mirrors Sweep or vacuum all floors Mop hard floor surfaces Clean carpets (vacuum or spot clean if necessary) Freshen up the bathroom (clean toilet, sink, and shower) Organize items back to their designated places Take out the trash and recycling Final walk-through to ensure everything is tidy
nkrisc 2y ago
Seems perfectly reasonable, given the prompt.
- nailer 2y ago
  I think most people would consider that launching a website is a separate task from viewing a website.
  - wolfgang42 2y ago
    Most computer people, perhaps. For the average user the difference between an app and a website (especially an app-like website) is much fuzzier, and “launching” an app sounds more technical (and thus more appropriate for an operation that they don’t entirely understand) than “opening” it, so that’s the word they use.
    - nailer 2y ago
      I expect an LLM to be smarter than that, particularly for an audience that frequently works in the technology industry.
      - Trixter 2y ago
        Biasing the tool for a developer audience would hurt it's usefulness to more general audiences. I did not get the impression the tools were meant only for developers. In the 1990s, we frequently used the phrase "launch a website" to mean "navigate to the website", so your prompt could have been clearer than just three words.
  - nkrisc 2y ago
    “Launching” an application (browser) has been a common phrase for as long as I can remember.
    - nailer 2y ago
      You are the only person discussing “launching an application” in this thread.
dmos62 2y ago
Try "ask a question unambiguously", haha!
wolfgang42 2y ago
I suspect this tool is probably tuned to help with “14-step coffee days”[1] rather than big projects; the list you got is genuinely the more plausibly helpful one for that situation. [1] https://crafty-butch.tumblr.com/post/638122754578726912/by-which-i-mean-like-heres-how-my-brain-parses https://crafty-butch.tumblr.com/post/638122754578726912/by-w...
konart 2y ago
> I think most people understand there is a difference between launching a website and viewing a website. No. Only if these people work in IT or somewhat interested. Most people will be pretty confused actually, they understand "starting\launching a business". Many people are sure that you can create a website just by going into Gmail menus and doing some "techy magic".

by nailer 2y ago

wobfan 2y ago

I mean this could've happened with a human counterpart too (although, I know, less likely, but still). You probably gotta be at least a little more descriptive and specific about the task.

ziddoap 2y ago

I mean, yeah, that makes sense given that you used a 3 word prompt. It doesn't use real magic, despite having "magic" in the name. You should probably give it some more context. I typed in "get a haircut" and it worked great. In reply to your edit: >I think most people understand there is a difference between launching a website and viewing a website. I don't think so, at all. Non-tech people at my work come to me and say "I couldn't launch Outlook this morning", or "Google won't launch". They don't mean that they are building an email client or search engine. Most people use "launch" in the non-entrepreneurial way.

whazor 2y ago

I tried 'Clean home' and it gave me: Gather cleaning supplies (broom, mop, vacuum, cleaning solutions, cloths) Declutter each room by picking up items that don’t belong Dust surfaces such as shelves, tables, and electronics Wipe down surfaces with appropriate cleaning solutions Clean glass surfaces and mirrors Sweep or vacuum all floors Mop hard floor surfaces Clean carpets (vacuum or spot clean if necessary) Freshen up the bathroom (clean toilet, sink, and shower) Organize items back to their designated places Take out the trash and recycling Final walk-through to ensure everything is tidy

nkrisc 2y ago

Seems perfectly reasonable, given the prompt.

nailer 2y ago
I think most people would consider that launching a website is a separate task from viewing a website.
- wolfgang42 2y ago
  Most computer people, perhaps. For the average user the difference between an app and a website (especially an app-like website) is much fuzzier, and “launching” an app sounds more technical (and thus more appropriate for an operation that they don’t entirely understand) than “opening” it, so that’s the word they use.
  - nailer 2y ago
    I expect an LLM to be smarter than that, particularly for an audience that frequently works in the technology industry.
    - Trixter 2y ago
      Biasing the tool for a developer audience would hurt it's usefulness to more general audiences. I did not get the impression the tools were meant only for developers. In the 1990s, we frequently used the phrase "launch a website" to mean "navigate to the website", so your prompt could have been clearer than just three words.
- nkrisc 2y ago
  “Launching” an application (browser) has been a common phrase for as long as I can remember.
  - nailer 2y ago
    You are the only person discussing “launching an application” in this thread.

dmos62 2y ago

Try "ask a question unambiguously", haha!

wolfgang42 2y ago

I suspect this tool is probably tuned to help with “14-step coffee days”[1] rather than big projects; the list you got is genuinely the more plausibly helpful one for that situation. [1] https://crafty-butch.tumblr.com/post/638122754578726912/by-which-i-mean-like-heres-how-my-brain-parses https://crafty-butch.tumblr.com/post/638122754578726912/by-w...

konart 2y ago

> I think most people understand there is a difference between launching a website and viewing a website. No. Only if these people work in IT or somewhat interested. Most people will be pretty confused actually, they understand "starting\launching a business". Many people are sure that you can create a website just by going into Gmail menus and doing some "techy magic".