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      Open the Example Vault

      Open the example vault: the LifeOS Pro PARA Vault folder tree is visible on the left with the sample README open

      The filled example vault is the best entry point for new users. It is not a blank folder; it already contains notes, folders, templates, and settings. After learning from it, open the matching blank vault as your own main vault.

      Open it first to see how Aino connects daily notes, tasks, projects, areas, resources, calendar views, and reviews. If your first need is next-action and follow-up management, you can start from the GTD example vault instead. If you already run a product, side business, consulting service, or content business, try OPC LifeOS.

      Download the example vault

      Download and extract the complete LifeOS Pro package:

      After extraction, enter LifeOS Pro/Example Vault/. It contains exactly five filled examples, from easiest to hardest: LifeOS Pro Memos Vault, LifeOS Pro IPO Vault, LifeOS Pro GTD Vault, LifeOS Pro PARA Vault, and OPC LifeOS Vault. Aino must open one of these specific folders, not Example Vault or a parent directory.

      Beside them are five matching blank vaults: LifeOS Pro Memos Blank Vault, LifeOS Pro IPO Blank Vault, LifeOS Pro GTD Blank Vault, LifeOS Pro PARA Blank Vault, and OPC LifeOS Blank Vault. Learn in the filled vault, then start your real work in its Blank Vault.

      Tip

      If you receive a separate example bundle, choose the specific vault folder inside it. The example vault already includes .lifeos/settings.json, so it can be used directly as an Aino example vault.

      PARA, IPO, GTD, OPC, or Memos?

      Choose by your current bottleneck: start with Memos if daily capture is not yet stable, or PARA if projects, ongoing responsibilities, and reusable knowledge already need structure.

      Filled learning vaultBlank vault for your own workBest for
      LifeOS Pro PARA VaultLifeOS Pro PARA Blank VaultExisting project and knowledge needs
      LifeOS Pro IPO VaultLifeOS Pro IPO Blank VaultInput-to-output workflows
      LifeOS Pro GTD VaultLifeOS Pro GTD Blank VaultTasks, follow-ups, and next actions
      OPC LifeOS VaultOPC LifeOS Blank VaultOne-person companies, products, services
      LifeOS Pro Memos VaultLifeOS Pro Memos Blank VaultContinuous time-based capture

      The default easiest-to-hardest order is Memos -> IPO -> GTD -> PARA -> OPC. Choose Memos when the first goal is a stable daily capture habit; IPO when a few categories should turn sources into outputs; GTD for scattered tasks and waiting-for items; and PARA when projects, responsibilities, and knowledge all need structure. If you already have revenue, leads, customers, product, or delivery pressure, read OPC LifeOS Quick Start. This is not a mandatory sequence; skip directly to the matching template when the need is clear.

      Open it in Aino LifeOS

      1. Launch Aino LifeOS
      2. Click the folder icon in the bottom-left corner
      3. Choose "Open Existing Vault" from the vault menu
      4. Enter the extracted LifeOS Pro/Example Vault/ folder
      5. Select the specific example you want to practice with, such as LifeOS Pro PARA Vault or LifeOS Pro GTD Vault
      6. Wait for the file tree and index to load

      You do not need to configure an AI key or connect a calendar first. You can start writing notes and managing tasks immediately.

      Why does it work out of the box?

      The example vault includes two important hidden folders:

      FolderPurpose
      .lifeos/Aino vault settings, including PARA paths, periodic note paths, section headers, and task/calendar display settings
      .obsidian/Obsidian-compatible settings, so the same vault can also be opened in Obsidian

      .lifeos/settings.json does not contain accounts, activation codes, API keys, or calendar passwords. It only tells Aino where the project folder is, where the daily note templates are, and which sections should be indexed. The GTD vault also configures inbox, project, and review paths for action management.

      Example vault structure

      The PARA vault contains these folders:

      LifeOS Pro PARA Vault/
├── -1. Capture/        # Temporary thoughts and unsorted material
├── 0. PeriodicNotes/   # Yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily notes, and templates
├── 1. Projects/        # Outcomes with clear goals and deadlines
├── 2. Areas/           # Long-term responsibilities to maintain
├── 3. Resources/       # Reference material and topics of interest
├── 4. Archives/        # Completed or inactive material
├── 5. Express/         # Articles, talks, and other outputs
└── TASK.md             # Global task inbox

      Each PARA folder contains a Template.md. 0. PeriodicNotes/Templates/ contains daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly templates.

      The GTD vault contains these folders:

      LifeOS Pro GTD Vault/
├── 0. PeriodicNotes/   # Daily notes, reviews, and templates
├── 1. Inbox/           # Unclarified input
├── 2. Actions/         # Next Actions, Waiting For, Someday Maybe
├── 3. Projects/        # Outcomes that need more than one action
├── 4. Reference/       # Useful material that is not directly actionable
├── 5. Reviews/         # Weekly review, monthly review, and system cleanup
└── 6. Archive/         # Completed or paused material

      GTD task-state tags include #gtd/next, #gtd/waiting, and #gtd/someday. Context tags include #ctx/deep-work, #ctx/computer, #ctx/call, and more.

      What should I do first?

      Explore in this order:

      1. Open the daily note: click "Today's Daily Note" and see where daily capture starts
      2. Write a task: add - [ ] Try Aino LifeOS in the daily note, then confirm it appears in the task panel
      3. Open a project: open any project under 1. Projects/ and see how project notes collect tasks and records
      4. Open a weekly note: see how weekly planning and review connect
      5. Open resources: open 3. Resources/ and see how references are preserved over time

      If you opened the GTD vault, explore in this order: 1. Inbox/Inbox → 2. Actions/Next Actions → the sample project under 3. Projects/ → 5. Reviews/Weekly Review.

      Warning

      Do not rename the folders on your first pass. The example vault's .lifeos settings match the current folder names. Customize the structure later in your own vault.

      Common questions

      Aino did not recognize projects or daily notes

      You probably selected the wrong folder. Make sure you opened a specific example vault, such as LifeOS Pro PARA Vault or LifeOS Pro GTD Vault, and that it contains .lifeos, .obsidian, and the expected workflow folders.

      I cannot see .lifeos or .obsidian

      They are hidden folders. On macOS Finder, press Command + Shift + . to show hidden files. On Windows, enable "Hidden items" in File Explorer.

      Can I turn the example vault into my own vault?

      You do not need to erase the example. Open its matching Blank Vault, which keeps only settings, folder skeletons, templates, and essential query pages. Keep the filled vault as a learning reference.

      I only want Logseq, flomo, or usememos-style continuous capture

      Open LifeOS Pro Memos Vault first and inspect its two sample daily notes plus the 2025-W02.md weekly review. PARA and theme notes are disabled by default. After learning how bullets, tasks, and review queries work, open LifeOS Pro Memos Blank Vault for your own records.