Guides & Tips
The Getting Started section covers what Fox is and how each piece works. These guides go a step further — they're about the when and why. Practical workflows, configuration walkthroughs, and the power features that tie Fox into the rest of your toolkit.
Pick whichever guide matches what you're doing right now.
Planning & Structure
Make your project structure earn its keep. These guides walk through configuration from scratch and cover the decisions that affect how smoothly a project runs.
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A step-by-step walkthrough for configuring a brand-new project — prefix, statuses, types, priorities, and the first batch of issues.
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When to use one, when to use the other, and when to skip both. Worked examples from real-world projects.
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Practical patterns for moving work across columns — triage, WIP limits, swimlane-style scoping, and more.
Finding & Connecting
Keep your work discoverable as your projects grow.
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Full-text search, token queries, cross-project references, and system-wide Spotlight integration.
Power Features
Fox has several features that only pay off once you've been using it for a while — automation, deep linking, bulk import, and AI-assisted workflows. Reach for these when the basics aren't enough.
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The built-in Model Context Protocol server lets Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI tools query and manage your issues directly.
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Create, edit, fetch, and search issues from the Shortcuts app. Quick-capture, lock-screen actions, and multi-app workflows.
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Bulk-create issues from a spreadsheet. Automatic column mapping, preview, and project-specific attribute handling.
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fox://deep link format. Share, automate, and wire Fox into other apps. -
The full shortcut reference for Mac and iPad — markup, navigation, and file commands.
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