IOTO is a knowledge management framework proposed by Teacher Johnny.
IOTO corresponds to input, output, tasks, and achievements respectively.
This is an exploration and attempt starting from August 2023.
The basic experience of the workflow is still good.
However, further optimization may be needed in terms of the convenience of framework customization.
1. Basic Framework#
- Use Obsidian as the base software.
- Combine plugins such as dataview, templater, workspace plus, etc.
- There are only four folders in the root directory of the library: input, output, tasks, and achievements.
- Subfolders can be set under the input folder according to personal knowledge sources.
- The same applies to the output folder.
- The subfolders under the tasks folder and the achievements folder must correspond one-to-one.
- Each subfolder under the tasks folder and the achievements folder corresponds to a project.
- A separate archive folder should be set for both the tasks folder and the achievements folder.
2. Management Logic#
- Input is external knowledge used for learning and reference.
- Output is internal knowledge used for personal summarization and improvement.
- Achievements are demonstrative knowledge used for knowledge dissemination and teaching.
- Tasks serve as an intermediary and management channel for connecting input, output, and achievements.
- Input, output, tasks, and achievements each correspond to a workspace.
- Manage input, output, and achievements through the task workspace.
3. Shortcuts#
- The shortcuts for each workspace are respectively ctrl+1, ctrl+2, ctrl+3, ctrl+4.
- Another overview workspace shortcut is ctrl+5.
- The shortcuts for creating input, output, tasks, and achievements are respectively alt+1, alt+2, alt+3, alt+4.
- Another auxiliary tool shortcut is alt+5.
4. Workflow#
- The first thing to do is to open Obsidian.
- Press ctrl+3 to open the task workspace.
- Press alt+3 to create specific task projects.
- Create a link to the expected achievements for the day in the project and complete the content.
- During the process, it may also be necessary to create output and input.
- Over time, the achievements in the project will be completed.
- Drag the completed projects from tasks and achievements into the archive folder respectively.
Special Note#
- 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 problems in configuring and using IOTO, please leave me a message.