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Detail Level Selector

Control how granular your AI task breakdown is with 5 detail levels, from high-level overview to atomic micro-steps.

Overview​

Detail Level determines:

  • Number of steps generated (5 to 20+)
  • Step size (large chunks vs tiny actions)
  • Specificity (vague vs ultra-specific)
  • Time per step (30 min vs 2 min)

Choose based on:

  • Task complexity
  • Your comfort level
  • How stuck you feel
  • Prior knowledge of the domain

Level 1: Overview​

Max 5 steps - Broad strokes, major milestones only

Best for:

  • Simple, familiar tasks
  • High-level project planning
  • When you know the domain well
  • Quick task sketching

Example: "File taxes"

  1. Gather all tax documents (30 min)
  2. Choose and setup tax software (20 min)
  3. Input information and file (45 min)
  4. Save confirmation and records (5 min)

Total: 4 steps

Level 2: Standard ⭐ (Recommended)​

5-8 steps - Balanced breakdown

Best for:

  • Most tasks
  • General use
  • Good balance of clarity and efficiency
  • Default starting point

Example: "File taxes"

  1. Locate W-2 and 1099 forms (10 min)
  2. Gather receipts and deductions (15 min)
  3. Compare tax software options (10 min)
  4. Create account with chosen software (5 min)
  5. Input W-2 information (15 min)
  6. Enter deductions (20 min)
  7. Review and e-file return (15 min)

Total: 7 steps

Why recommended: Provides structure without overwhelming detail. Works for 80% of tasks.

Level 3: Detailed​

8-12 steps - More granular, breaks complex steps

Best for:

  • Complex tasks with multiple phases
  • When Level 2 steps still feel big
  • Unfamiliar domains
  • Tasks you've failed to start previously

Example: "File taxes"

  1. Check email for W-2 from employer (5 min)
  2. Download 1099 forms from freelance clients (5 min)
  3. Create "2024 Taxes" folder on desktop (2 min)
  4. Gather receipts for home office expenses (15 min)
  5. Scan receipts to PDF if not digital (10 min)
  6. Research free tax software options (10 min)
  7. Compare TurboTax vs FreeTaxUSA features (10 min)
  8. Create account with chosen software (5 min)
  9. Input W-2 employer and wage information (10 min)
  10. Enter 1099 income details (10 min)
  11. Input itemized deductions (15 min)
  12. Review summary and e-file (10 min)

Total: 12 steps

Premium feature: Requires Premium OR counts toward free tier (3 uses/day)

Level 4: Step-by-Step​

12-16 steps - Very specific instructions

Best for:

  • Very complex tasks
  • Complete beginners in domain
  • High anxiety about task
  • Previous attempts failed

Example: "File taxes"

  1. Open Gmail and search "W-2" (3 min)
  2. Download W-2 PDF to Downloads folder (2 min)
  3. Search email for "1099" from each client (5 min)
  4. Create new folder on desktop named "2024 Taxes" (1 min)
  5. Move W-2 and 1099s to tax folder (2 min)
  6. Open Google and search "best free tax software 2024" (3 min)
  7. Read comparison articles on top 3 options (10 min)
  8. Visit TurboTax Free Edition website (3 min)
  9. Click "Start for Free" and create account (5 min)
  10. Click "Federal" and select "Start" (2 min)
  11. Select income source "W-2" (1 min)
  12. Input employer name from W-2 box c (3 min)
  13. Input EIN from W-2 box b (2 min)
  14. Input wages from W-2 box 1 (2 min)
  15. Continue through remaining W-2 boxes (10 min)

Total: 15 steps

Premium feature: Requires Premium subscription

Level 5: Atomic​

16-20+ steps - Micro-movements, zero ambiguity

Best for:

  • Maximum hand-holding
  • Extreme task anxiety
  • Complete unfamiliarity
  • When you need "click this, then that" instructions

Example: "File taxes" (first 10 of 20+)

  1. Click Gmail in browser (30 sec)
  2. Click search bar at top (30 sec)
  3. Type "W-2" and press Enter (1 min)
  4. Click most recent W-2 email (1 min)
  5. Click W-2 PDF attachment (1 min)
  6. Click Download button (30 sec)
  7. Wait for download to complete (30 sec)
  8. Open Finder/File Explorer (30 sec)
  9. Navigate to Downloads folder (1 min)
  10. Locate W-2 PDF file (1 min) ... (10 more steps)

Total: 20+ steps

Premium feature: Requires Premium subscription

When to use: Task feels completely paralyzing. Need absolute clarity on every micro-action.

Free Tier Access​

Unlimited:

  • Level 1: Overview
  • Level 2: Standard

Limited (3 uses per day):

  • Level 3: Detailed

Locked:

  • Level 4: Step-by-Step
  • Level 5: Atomic

Premium Access​

Unlimited:

  • All 5 levels
  • No daily limits
  • Use highest detail whenever needed
  • Never queued

Value: If you regularly need Level 3+ breakdowns, Premium ($35 lifetime) pays for itself immediately.

Decision Tree​

Start with Level 2 (Standard) for most tasks.

Increase to Level 3-5 if:

  • Steps still feel too big
  • You're stuck after seeing breakdown
  • Task is in unfamiliar domain
  • Previous attempt at this task failed
  • Feeling significant anxiety about starting

Decrease to Level 1 if:

  • You know the task well
  • Just need a quick outline
  • Steps feel too granular/trivial
  • Want to move faster

By Task Type​

Level 1-2:

  • Email responses
  • Meeting preparation
  • Simple research
  • Familiar routine tasks

Level 3:

  • Tax filing
  • Career planning
  • Complex research
  • Multi-phase projects

Level 4-5:

  • Legal document preparation
  • Technical implementations (unfamiliar)
  • High-stakes important tasks
  • Complete domain inexperience

When Creating Task​

  1. Type task in input field
  2. Click Signal icon (Level selector)
  3. Choose desired level from dropdown
  4. Press Enter to generate

Displays: "Lvl 2" button with Signal icon

When Regenerating​

  1. Open task detail sheet
  2. Click "Regenerate"
  3. Modal opens with current level shown
  4. Click Detail Level dropdown
  5. Select new level
  6. Click "Regenerate Steps"

When to Upgrade​

Upgrade to Premium if:

  • You regularly use Level 3-5
  • Hit 3/day limit frequently
  • Want unrestricted access to all levels
  • $35 lifetime feels worth unlimited detail

Stay on Free if:

  • Level 1-2 sufficient (unlimited free)
  • Rarely need detailed breakdowns
  • 3 detailed breakdowns/day enough

See Free vs Premium for full comparison.

What level should I start with?​

Level 2 (Standard). It's recommended for good reason - works for most tasks. Adjust up or down based on result.

Can I change level after generation?​

Yes. Click "Regenerate" and select different level. New breakdown replaces old one.

Do higher levels take longer to generate?​

Slightly (5-7 seconds vs 3-4), but not significantly. Higher levels are more complex prompts.

Why are premium levels limited on free tier?​

Higher levels use more AI compute. Free tier gets 3 uses/day to balance access and costs.

What happens when I hit daily limit?​

Level 3-5 become locked. Use Level 1-2 (unlimited) or wait until midnight UTC for reset. Or upgrade to Premium for unlimited.

Can I mix levels for different tasks?​

Yes. Each task can use any level independently.

Ready to choose your detail level?

Open HealUp → and experiment with different levels to find what works for you.