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para-method

Organize digital notes and files using the PARA framework of Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
Search Tags:#note-taking#productivity#knowledge management#notion#obsidian#organization#para method
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npx skills add https://github.com/dev-khoi/AURA-conHack-2026 --skill para-method-dev-khoi
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Skill: para-method
Source: https://github.com/dev-khoi/AURA-conHack-2026/tree/main/.opencode/skills/para-method
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dev-khoi/AURA-conHack-2026 --skill para-method-dev-khoi

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What problem does it solve? Digital information piles up across note apps and folders with no clear logic, making it hard to find anything or decide where new items belong. This Skill applies the PARA method to categorize every note, file, and task by actionability instead of topic. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Four-Category Framework: Sorts information into Projects (active with deadlines), Areas (ongoing responsibilities), Resources (reference topics), and Archives (inactive items) using a clear decision tree. - Platform-Specific Setup Guides: Provides implementation structures for Notion, Obsidian, Evernote, OneNote, Apple Notes, and Google Keep, including database schemas, folder layouts, and Dataview queries. - Maintenance Workflows: Includes weekly, monthly, and quarterly review checklists plus migration guides from GTD, Zettelkasten, and unstructured folder systems. - Use Case: When setting up a new Obsidian vault, use this Skill to create the numbered 1-Projects through 4-Archives folder structure, apply the project and area templates, and configure Dataview queries for tracking active work. ## Quick Start Help me organize my notes using the PARA method by categorizing my current files into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives.

Frequently Asked Questions about para-method

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How do I organize notes using the PARA method?▼

Create four top-level folders numbered 1-Projects, 2-Areas, 3-Resources, and 4-Archives. Sort each item by asking whether it is active now, has a deadline, is useful reference material, or is inactive, then place it in the matching category.

What is the difference between Projects and Areas in PARA?▼

Projects are short-term efforts with a clear endpoint and deadline, like launching a website by March. Areas are ongoing responsibilities with no finish line, like Health or Finances, that require continuous attention and maintained standards.

Does the PARA method work in Notion and Obsidian?▼

Yes, PARA works in any tool. In Notion, use databases for Projects with status filters and relations to Areas. In Obsidian, use numbered folders with Dataview queries to list active projects and track area health.

How do I migrate from GTD to the PARA method?▼

Map GTD's Next Actions and Projects to PARA Projects, Areas of Focus to Areas, Reference to Resources, and Someday/Maybe to Archives. PARA organizes where items live by actionability while GTD defines how to process tasks.

Why does my PARA Projects folder keep growing?▼

Projects folders grow when ongoing responsibilities are mislabeled as projects. Apply the deadline test: if an item has no clear completion date, move it to Areas, and archive stalled or completed projects promptly.

How often should I review my PARA system?▼

Run a weekly review of 15-30 minutes to update project statuses and clear your inbox, a monthly review to audit areas and clean resources, and a quarterly deep clean to purge archives and refine the overall structure.

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