Complete APM Workflow

You've set up projects, connected Claude, created tasks, and assigned windows. Now let's put it all together and experience the full power of APM - instant context switching between complex, AI-augmented workflows.

The APM Flow

Here's what a complete APM workflow looks like:

1. Morning Setup - Review projects and priorities
2. AI Planning - Claude helps organize your day
3. Context Switch - Click project, everything changes
4. Work - Focus with full context loaded
5. AI Assistance - Claude updates tasks as you work
6. Project Hop - Switch contexts in seconds
7. End of Day - Review progress across all projects

Let's walk through a real day using APM.

Morning Startup Routine

Start your day with full awareness:

1. Launch APM and Review

1. Open APM (it may auto-start on login)
2. Use the Menubar Icon to open HUD panels
3. Review your projects:
   • 🔥 Hot projects need immediate attention
   • ⚡ Active projects are today's focus
   • 💤 Idle projects are backlog

2. Check Task Status with Claude

Open Claude Code and ask:

Good morning! Show me a summary of all my APM projects and their task status.

Claude reports:

📊 Project Summary:

Website Redesign (3/10 tasks complete)
- In Progress: Set up database schema
- Next: Implement authentication

Mobile App Dev (5/8 tasks complete)
- Blocked: iOS build failing
- Next: Fix provisioning profile

Documentation (0/5 tasks complete)
- Not started
- Suggestion: Schedule for afternoon

3. Plan Your Day

Based on the project status, what should I focus on this morning?

Claude suggests priorities and can even update project statuses to reflect your plan.

Work Session #1: Website Project

Let's start with your Website Redesign project:

Click to Load Context

1. Click "Website Redesign" in the sidebar
2. Watch the magic happen:

Automatically:

• ✅ VS Code opens with your project
• ✅ Chrome launches at localhost:3000
• ✅ Terminal starts in project directory
• ✅ Figma opens design file
• ✅ Windows arrange in your saved layout

Time elapsed: 3 seconds ⚡

Start Working with AI

Tell Claude what you're doing:

I'm starting work on the database schema task. 
Guide me through setting up PostgreSQL tables for user authentication.

As you work:

• Claude updates task to "In Progress"
• Project shows live status: "Working on database schema"
• Other team members see your activity (if using team features)

Complete the Task

When finished:

The database schema is complete and tested. 
Mark the task done and what should I do next?

Claude:

• Updates task to "Complete"
• Suggests next logical task
• Updates project progress (4/10 complete)

Context Switch: Urgent Bug Fix

Suddenly, you need to switch to the Mobile App project for an urgent fix:

One-Click Context Change

1. Click "Mobile App Development" in sidebar

What happens:

• Website project windows minimize/hide
• Xcode launches with mobile project
• iOS Simulator starts
• Terminal switches to mobile directory
• Different window arrangement loads

Your brain doesn't need to remember anything!

Fix with AI Assistance

The iOS build is failing with a provisioning profile error. 
Help me diagnose and fix this.

Claude:

• Updates task status to "In Progress"
• Guides through troubleshooting
• Updates task notes with solution
• Marks as "Complete" when fixed

Rapid Project Hopping

Throughout the day, you switch between projects effortlessly:

Quick Switch Patterns

Using Sidebar:

• Single click to switch
• Color coding shows priority
• Live status shows activity

Example: 5-Minute Tasks

You have 5 minutes before a meeting. Quick tasks across projects:

1. Click Documentation project
2. Type in Claude: "Start on the API docs intro"
3. Work for 3 minutes
4. Click Mobile App project
5. Type: "Quick review of error handling"
6. Work for 2 minutes
7. Meeting time!

Each switch preserves your exact context.

End of Day Workflow

Wrap up your day effectively:

1. Update All Statuses

End of day update: Mark all in-progress tasks with current status

Claude updates tasks with:

• Actual progress
• Blockers encountered
• Notes for tomorrow

2. Generate Summary

Generate an end-of-day summary for all projects

Claude creates:

📅 Daily Summary - [Date]

Completed: 7 tasks
In Progress: 3 tasks
Blocked: 1 task

Key Achievements:
- Database schema complete
- iOS build fixed
- API docs started

Tomorrow's Priorities:
1. Complete authentication flow
2. Test push notifications
3. Finish API documentation

Time Breakdown:
- Website Redesign: 4 hours
- Mobile App: 2 hours
- Documentation: 1 hour
- Meetings/Admin: 1 hour

3. Prepare Tomorrow

Set up my projects for tomorrow morning

Claude:

• Updates project priorities
• Suggests task order
• Flags any blockers
• Creates morning checklist

What's Next?

Congratulations! You're now orchestrating complex workflows like a pro. Continue your APM mastery: