Write the idea down
Keep the coffee shop concept and what you want to achieve in a document.
Document · Shop conceptYour ideas. Your next move.
Your pace.Your space.
Documents, boards, tasks, and calendar. One workspace.
Try the real ORCA workspace.
Explore projects, notes, boards, tasks, and calendar directly in the demo application.
This preview domain is not permitted to embed the demo. Open the full demo in a new tab.
Start with the sample project
- Open Sunset Coffee Launch.
- Explore Docs & Plans and Board.
- View Tasks, then open Calendar to try scheduling.
No login needed. Sample data and your changes stay in your browser when storage is allowed.
One idea, four steps
From a coffee shop idea to opening day.
Follow a coffee shop project from the first idea to scheduled work.
Gather the references
Arrange interior inspiration and menu ideas on a visual board.
Board · Atmosphere & menuChoose the work
Create clear tasks: test the menu, choose suppliers, prepare the sign.
Task · Test three coffee recipesMake time for it
Schedule a menu tasting in the calendar so the plan has time to happen.
Calendar · Friday, 10:0001Write the idea down
Keep the coffee shop concept and what you want to achieve in a document.
Document · Shop concept02Gather the references
Arrange interior inspiration and menu ideas on a visual board.
Board · Atmosphere & menu03Choose the work
Create clear tasks: test the menu, choose suppliers, prepare the sign.
Task · Test three coffee recipes04Make time for it
Schedule a menu tasting in the calendar so the plan has time to happen.
Calendar · Friday, 10:00Separate the context
Different roles. A little more focus.
Work, personal life, and side projects each deserve their own space. Keep related projects together without mixing everything into one list.
Switch the contextIllustration
Work
Plans and projects for the workday
- Coffee shop launch
- Quarterly plan
- Client website
Personal
Life beyond your workday
- Moving home
- Travel plans
Side project
The ideas you make time for
- Photography zine
Work
Projects / 03Plans and projects for the workday
- Coffee shop launch
- Quarterly plan
- Client website
Personal
Projects / 02Life beyond your workday
- Moving home
- Travel plans
Side project
Projects / 01The ideas you make time for
- Photography zine
Illustrative projects. Try the application in the demo above.
Choose your setup
Prefer to run ORCA yourself?
Self-hosting is optional. Explore the source and guides to set up your own instance.
Source code
The ORCA repository and MIT license.
Setup guide
Architecture and setup. Read alongside the production notes below.
Production notes
Access settings, secrets, migrations, and backups before public use.
A few useful answers
Before your next step.
Do I need an account to try the demo?
No. The demo opens directly with a sample project. For your own hosted workspace, use Open ORCA and sign in inside the app. Account creation follows the hosted service settings.
Are my demo changes saved?
Changes are saved in your browser when local storage is allowed. If your browser restricts storage, changes last only for the session. Use Reset demo in the sidebar to restore the starting examples. The demo does not sync to your hosted account.
How is the demo different from the hosted app?
The demo uses sample data to explore the workflow. The hosted app is for your own workspace and account. Their versions and content may differ.
Do I need to self-host ORCA?
No. Use the hosted app to start without setting up a server. Self-hosting is for people who want to manage their own instance, configuration, and backups; the guides are linked above.
Make room for the next step
Less scattered. More connected.
Bring your thoughts and the work ahead into one place. Start with the hosted ORCA workspace.