IOTO is a knowledge management framework proposed by Teacher Johnny.
IOTO corresponds to Input, Output, Task, and Result respectively.
This has been an exploration and attempt that started in August 2023.
The basic experience of the workflow is quite good.
However, there may still be a need for further optimization in the convenience of personalized configuration of the framework.
I. Basic Framework#
- Use Obsidian as the base software.
- Combine with plugins like dataview, templater, workspace plus, etc.
- The root directory of the library only contains four folders: Input, Output, Task, and Result.
- Subfolders can be set under the Input folder based on personal knowledge sources.
- The same principle applies to the Output folder.
- Subfolders under the Task folder and Result folder must correspond one-to-one.
- Each subfolder under the Task folder and Result folder corresponds to a project.
- An archive folder must be set in both the Task folder and Result folder.
II. Management Logic#
- Input is external knowledge used for learning and reference.
- Output is internal knowledge for personal summarization and improvement.
- Result is demonstrative knowledge for knowledge dissemination and teaching others to fish.
- Task serves as an intermediary and management channel connecting Input, Output, and Result.
- Input, Output, Task, and Result each correspond to a workspace.
- Manage Input, Output, and Result through the Task workspace.
III. Shortcuts#
- The shortcuts for each workspace correspond to ctrl+1, ctrl+2, ctrl+3, ctrl+4 respectively.
- Another overview workspace shortcut is ctrl+5.
- The shortcuts for creating Input, Output, Task, and Result correspond to alt+1, alt+2, alt+3, alt+4 respectively.
- Another auxiliary tool shortcut is alt+5.
IV. Workflow#
- The first thing to do is to open Obsidian.
- Press ctrl+3 to open the Task workspace.
- Press alt+3 to create a specific task project.
- Create the expected result link for the day in the project and complete the content.
- During the process, it may also be necessary to create Output and Input.
- Given time, the results in this project will be completed.
- Drag the completed projects from the Task and Result into the archive folder.
Special Reminder#
- If you feel that IOTO fits your workflow, it is recommended to give it a try.
- If you want to try IOTO, please contact Teacher Johnny.
- If you encounter any issues while configuring or using IOTO, feel free to leave me a message.