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WIP Help & Getting Started
Everything you need to start (and keep) shipping with WIP.
1. Welcome to WIP
1.1 What WIP is—and what it isn't
WIP is a virtual co-working space for makers and entrepreneurs. Instead of posting plans or random thoughts, you share completed to-dos—the concrete progress you shipped today. Think of it as Twitter/X, but every post is a changelog entry.
WIP is not a traditional task manager. There are no pending tasks, kanban boards, or due dates. The focus is on momentum: do a small thing, share it, repeat.
1.2 Why "share what you shipped" works
- Accountability – your public timeline nudges you to keep moving.
- Momentum – small daily wins beat giant sporadic launches.
- Community – fellow makers cheer you on and swap advice.
- Action-bias – sharing progress helps overcome analysis paralysis and perfectionism.
1.3 Quick tour
- Timeline – global feed of everyone's newest to-dos.
- Profile – your personal changelog and streak count.
- Projects – group related to-dos under a hashtag (e.g.
#myapp). - Streak – number of consecutive days you shipped at least one to-do.
1.4 Public vs. Protected content
By default, everything on WIP is public and indexable by search engines. Prefer member-only visibility? Set your profile or individual projects to Protected in your settings—visible only to logged-in WIP members.
2. Quick-Start Checklist
- Sign up / log in at wip.co.
- Set your timezone (important for streaks) → Settings → Profile.
- (Optional) Flip Protected profile if you want member-only visibility.
- Post your first completed to-do using any method from Section 3.
- Introduce yourself in the Telegram chat @wipchat.
3. Logging Completed To-Dos
3.1 Telegram + Wipbot
Add @wipbot to a direct chat, any Telegram group, or join the official
WIP Chat.
Command reference:
/done Fixed login bug #myapp /help
3.2 Website
On wip.co the "Ship something…" box is always at the top. Type your update and press Enter.
3.3 Raycast extension
Install via wip.co/raycast.
We recommend setting a keyboard shortcut for the Add Completed Todo command.
3.4 Zapier (no-code automation)
Connect at wip.co/zapier to pipe data from 5,000+ apps.
3.5 Public API
See the docs at wip.co/api.
3.6 Build your own
CLI scripts, browser extensions, custom bots—if it can hit an HTTP endpoint, WIP can take it.
4. Projects
4.1 Creating a project
Go to the projects page and click New Project.
4.2 Project hashtags
Each project has a hashtag (e.g. #myapp). Include it anywhere in a completed to-do to link it to the project.
4.3 Collaborators
Invite teammates from the project settings so everyone's to-dos appear on the same project page.
4.4 Typical setups
- One project per product.
- A
#lifeproject for personal wins.
4.5 Privacy controls
Projects are public by default. Toggle to Protected to hide them from outsiders and search engines—even if your profile is public.
4.6 Life Updates
The #life updates came about organically in the community. Over time, many WIP members started sharing personal wins through a #life project.
It might seem strange at first, but give it a try! It's a great way to connect on a more personal level with other makers.
5. Streaks – Build your shipping habit
5.1 The power of daily progress
Streaks are more than just numbers—they're a powerful tool for building momentum. By shipping something every day, no matter how small, you create a compounding effect of progress. Each completed to-do adds +1 to your streak, reinforcing your daily shipping habit. Miss a day, and the streak resets to zero, encouraging you to maintain consistent momentum.
5.2 Timezone rules
You need to have completed at least one to-do before midnight. Midnight is based on the timezone in your profile settings. Ship before it hits 00:00!
5.3 Streak Freeze
Members get 1 free Streak Freeze per month (buy extras if needed). Think of it as insurance—when activated, it "freezes" a missed day, preventing your streak from breaking. The frozen day won't count towards your streak, but it also won't reset your progress.
5.4 Streak Repair
Lost your streak? You'll receive an email with instructions to purchase a repair. While available, repairs are intentionally expensive to encourage maintaining daily momentum rather than relying on fixes. Use sparingly—it's better to keep your streak alive than to patch it after the fact.
5.5 The journey of continuous improvement
Remember that streaks are about building a sustainable shipping habit, not perfection. As Confucius said: "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Each day you ship something, you're reinforcing the habit of making progress. When your streak resets, it's not a failure—it's an opportunity to start fresh and continue your journey of daily progress.
6. Integrations & Advanced Workflows (optional)
- Combine Telegram + Zapier + API for multi-step automations.
- Auto-publish a changelog to Twitter on each `/done`.
- Pipe WIP data into Slack, Notion, or your custom dashboard.
7. FAQ
How do I make my profile or project private?
Open Settings → Profile (or Projects) and toggle Protected.
Can I post future/pending to-dos?
No. WIP only accepts things you already shipped.
How do I change my timezone?
Settings → Profile → Timezone.
Can I hide or delete a to-do?
Yes—visit the to-do's page and click the ••• menu. Deleting a to-do that maintained your streak may break the streak.
What happens if I delete a to-do that kept my streak alive?
Your streak will recalculate and may decrease or reset.
Do private projects exist?
Yes—mark the project as Protected.
How do I cancel my membership?
Settings → Billing → Cancel. Your perks last until the paid-through date.
8. Still have questions or ideas?
Use the blue feedback widget at the bottom-right of any page—Marc reads every message.
Email Marc directly: [email protected]
Join the community chat: @wipchat for real-time help.
Happy shipping!