A clearer brief
Capture the goal, context, constraints, files, and expected outcome without writing a perfect specification first.
Larger projects
Turn a big, unclear priority into a plan your team can approve.
Start with an idea, problem, or goal—even when it is not fully formed. The Block asks useful questions and turns the request into a plan with clear work, owners, estimates, and decisions.
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What you gain
An executable scope
Break the initiative into concrete tasks with acceptance criteria, role needs, dependencies, and AI-readiness.
Budget visibility
Review estimates and funding needs before work begins, then keep financial decisions connected to delivery.
A visible path from context to action
Describe the priority
Start with plain language, supporting files, or an existing business recommendation.
Clarify the work
The intake flow develops the request and gives you explicit control over each major step.
Review the plan
Check the proposed scope, tasks, budget, timeline, and execution path before approving it.
Fund and route it
Move approved tasks to AI agents, connected repositories, or qualified workers from the same workspace.
AI can move quickly. Your decisions still matter.
- Scope and outcomes remain reviewable
- Budgets stay connected to the work
- Sensitive credentials stay out of model responses
- Higher-risk transitions require explicit approval
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a complete project brief before I start?
No. The intake flow is designed for incomplete ideas, business problems, and goals. It helps identify missing context and turns the request into a reviewable plan.
Can I change the plan before work begins?
Yes. The scope, task structure, estimates, and supporting context remain reviewable before you approve and fund execution.
Can both AI agents and people work on an initiative?
Yes. Tasks can be evaluated for AI-assisted execution or routed to skilled workers, while the initiative remains the shared source of truth.