Your Brain is for Having Ideas, Not Holding Them
Helm brings the Getting Things Done methodology to life with tools built specifically for managers. Capture everything, clarify daily, review weekly, and lead with a clear mind.
Universal Inbox
Your brain is for having ideas, not holding them. Every task, idea, and commitment flows into a single inbox. Capture from anywhere, then clarify with intention.
- Forward emails to create tasks automatically
- Slack /inbox command for instant capture
- Siri shortcuts for voice capture on any device
- Quick-add from any screen in the app
GTD Task Workflow
Move tasks through a clear workflow designed around GTD principles. Every task has a status that tells you exactly what to do with it next.
- Inbox: Unprocessed items awaiting clarification
- Today: Actions you've committed to complete today
- Next: Ready actions for when you have time
- Waiting: Delegated or blocked — with who and why
- Someday: Future possibilities, out of mind but not forgotten
Daily Habits
GTD only works if you work the system. Build the daily and weekly rituals that keep your mind clear and your system trusted.
- Track daily habits with simple checkboxes
- Weekly rituals scheduled to your calendar
- Visual progress tracking and streaks
- Accountability that builds momentum
Weekly Review
David Allen calls it the "critical success factor" for GTD. Helm guides you through a comprehensive weekly review so you start every week with clarity.
- Step-by-step guided review process
- Clear your inbox completely
- Review all projects and commitments
- Get current and get creative
Goals & Projects
Connect daily actions to bigger objectives. Track progress on quarterly goals and see how your work ladders up to what matters most.
- Hierarchical goal structure
- Link tasks to projects and goals
- Visual progress tracking
- Quarterly planning support
One-on-One Management
Built specifically for managers. A dedicated workspace for each direct report relationship. Never walk into a 1:1 unprepared again.
- Separate topic queues per person
- Action items with assignments and due dates
- Private notes visible only to you
- Carryover items from previous meetings
Meetings & Calendar
Prepare for meetings with agendas, capture notes and action items during, and follow up after. Syncs with Google Calendar to see your full schedule.
- Meeting templates for recurring meetings
- Agenda items with notes and completion tracking
- Action items captured in context
- Google Calendar integration
A Proven System for Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen has helped millions of people take control of their work. Helm is built from the ground up on these principles.
Capture
Get it out of your head
Clarify
What does it mean?
Organize
Put it where it belongs
Reflect
Review regularly
Engage
Do with confidence
Capture From Anywhere
Your inbox is always one tap, one command, or one word away. Helm integrates with the tools you already use.
Email Capture
Forward emails to your Helm inbox. Label emails in Gmail to auto-create tasks.
Slack Integration
Use /inbox command in any channel. Turn Slack messages into actionable tasks.
Siri Shortcuts
Voice capture from iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Hands-free task entry.
Mobile PWA
Install Helm on any device. Full functionality in your pocket.
Helm vs. Traditional Task Managers
See why managers choose Helm over generic task apps.
| Feature | Helm | Traditional Apps |
|---|---|---|
| GTD-based workflow | — | |
| Universal inbox capture | Partial | |
| Built-in weekly review | — | |
| One-on-one management | — | |
| Habit tracking | — | |
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Email integration | Partial | |
| Slack integration | Partial | |
| Siri/voice capture | — | |
| Designed for managers | — |
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