sftf refers to a text file that serves a single function. I came up with this idea when I saw Thymer. I’ve put together examples and frameworks from a few perspectives, so please make good use of them. Wishing you all the best in life!
from Thymer:
todo.txt
notes.txt
wiki.txt
projects.txt
journal.txt
reminders.txt
thoughts.txt
goals.txt
tasks.txt
research.txt
clients.txt
trips.txt
thesis.txt
recipes.txt
draft.txt
books.txt
ideas.txt
from GTD, based on Breaking Down GTD:
inbox.txt
someday.txt
documents.txt
recyclebin.txt
projects.txt
calendar.txt
waiting.txt
nextactions.txt
Using the OpenAI API. The prompt is here (Japanese).
GPT-4.1
1. contacts.txt (contact list)
2. passwords.txt (password and ID list) *Security caution
3. expenses.txt (expenses / household budget)
4. meetings.txt (meeting notes / minutes)
5. shopping.txt (shopping list)
6. anniversaries.txt (anniversaries / birthdays list)
7. health.txt (health notes / clinic visit records)
8. study.txt (study notes / study plan)
9. links.txt (favorites / reference links)
10. movies.txt (movies to watch / watched list)
11. music.txt (favorite songs and artists)
12. inspiration.txt (inspiration and quotes collection)
13. habits.txt (habit / routine tracking)
14. milestones.txt (achievements / progress tracking)
15. questions.txt (open questions / things to look up)
16. schedules.txt (schedule and deadlines list)
17. bugreport.txt (bugs noticed / improvement ideas)
18. gratitude.txt (gratitude journal / good things)
19. fitness.txt (workout records / goals)
20. travelbucket.txt (places you want to go list)
GPT-4o
1. contacts.txt - a file for managing contact information
2. budget.txt - a file for budgeting and financial planning
3. workouts.txt - for recording training and exercise
4. logs.txt - a log file for recording daily activities and progress
5. shoppinglist.txt - a file for shopping lists
6. passwords.txt - password management (but please be mindful of security)
7. music.txt - for managing favorite songs and playlists
8. movies.txt - for tracking movies you want to watch and have watched
9. travelideas.txt - for jotting down places you want to visit and travel ideas
10. meetings.txt - for managing schedules for meetings and events
11. supplies.txt - for tracking items you need for work or hobbies
12. habits.txt - for a habit tracker
13. gratitude.txt - for a gratitude journal
14. chores.txt - a list of household chores and errands
15. milestones.txt - for recording achieved goals and important events
GPT-5.1
inbox.txt (a catch-all inbox you can throw anything into)
log.txt (work log / activity log)
plan.txt (weekly / monthly plans)
habits.txt (habit tracker / rules)
finance.txt (money notes / expenses / income)
health.txt (condition / exercise / sleep records)
study.txt (study plan / progress)
work.txt (work-only notes)
home.txt (housework / home management)
shopping.txt (shopping list)
packing.txt (packing list / things to bring)
meeting.txt (meeting notes / minutes)
contacts.txt (contacts / networking notes)
bookmarks.txt (URLs with brief descriptions)
quotes.txt (favorite words / quotes)
snippets.txt (frequently used text / code snippets)
templates.txt (standard templates for emails / documents / procedures)
archive.txt (a place to move completed notes)
someday.txt (things you want to do someday list)
problems.txt (current problems and potential countermeasures)
decisions.txt (records of important decisions and reasons)
learnings.txt (summary of what you've learned)
mistakes.txt (failure notes and recurrence prevention)
wishlist.txt (things you want / experiences you want to have)
routines.txt (morning / night / pre- and post-work routines)
travelplan.txt (travel plans / itinerary drafts)
movies.txt (movies to watch / watched, with notes)
music.txt (songs / albums / playlist ideas)
fitness.txt (training menu / records)
cooking.txt (cooking notes / prep / tips)
GPT-5.2
inbox.txt (a temporary tray for ideas)
someday.txt (do someday / want to do someday)
next.txt (only the next actions)
waiting.txt (waiting for replies / delivery / requests)
calendar.txt (schedule notes: date + item)
log.txt (work log / change history)
review.txt (for weekly / monthly reviews)
decisions.txt (decisions and reasons)
meeting_notes.txt (meeting notes)
meeting_agenda.txt (meeting agenda)
people.txt (network / contacts / notes)
contacts.txt (contacts only, centralized)
passwords.txt (*Not recommended. If you make one, encryption is assumed.)
finances.txt (expenses / income / budget)
invoices.txt (records of invoices / estimates)
assets.txt (list of belongings / subscriptions / licenses)
subscriptions.txt (contracted services and renewal dates)
health.txt (condition / medical visits / medication notes)
workouts.txt (strength training / exercise log)
meals.txt (meal log)
habits.txt (habit tracking)
checklists.txt (standard procedures: travel prep, moving, etc.)
templates.txt (frequently used writing templates)
snippets.txt (boilerplate text / for copy-paste)
links.txt (a place to dump URLs to read later)
reading_list.txt (articles / books to read)
watchlist.txt (movies / videos to watch)
learning.txt (learning notes, course progress)
glossary.txt (glossary / personal dictionary)
faq.txt (personal FAQ / collection of sticking points)
troubleshooting.txt (pitfalls and solutions)
commands.txt (frequently used commands)
configs.txt (configuration notes, key points for environment setup)
backup_plan.txt (backup policy)
security.txt (security notes)
garden.txt (a collection of notes for growing ideas)
writing_queue.txt (works in progress / topics to write)
pitches.txt (proposal text / project ideas)
content_calendar.txt (posting / publishing schedule)
portfolios.txt (track record / link collection)
gratitude.txt (gratitude notes)
quotes.txt (quotes / phrases collection)
misc.txt (a place for things you can't categorize)
o1
1. code_snippets.txt Useful when you want to save and reuse small code examples or notes.
2. cheatsheet.txt If you keep a list of command usage, boilerplate text, frequently used formulas, etc., you can quickly look things up when needed.
3. references.txt Collect links and bibliographic information for papers, articles, and online resources.
4. budget.txt / finances.txt Handy for noting daily income/expenses and managing monthly budgets.
5. chores.txt Works as a checklist for routine household chores and tasks.
6. reading_list.txt A file for listing books, articles, websites, and other things you want to read.
7. vocabulary.txt If you record words you're learning or terms that catch your interest, you can use it as your own personal dictionary.
8. quotes.txt Perfect for jotting down memorable lines or famous quotes.
9. blog_ideas.txt When you think of themes or topics you'd like to write about, note them down here.
10. habit_tracker.txt Helps you record habit goals such as exercise or study and check your progress.
11. gratitude.txt Writing down what you're grateful for and what made you happy each day helps maintain motivation.
12. dream_log.txt A file where you can quickly write down dreams and ideas you remember when you wake up.
13. meeting_notes.txt Used to organize meeting or discussion content, decisions, and action items.
14. lessons_learned.txt Summarizing what you learned from failures and successes helps you avoid repeating the same mistakes.
15. anniversary_reminders.txt Useful for managing a list of important dates you don't want to forget, such as anniversaries and birthdays.
o3mini
• contacts.txt - Manage contact and client information
• schedule.txt - Record dates, appointments, and schedules
• expenses.txt or budget.txt - Manage household accounts, expenses, and budgets
• bookmarks.txt - A list of favorite URLs and reference sites
• meeting_minutes.txt - Record meeting minutes and key points
• study_notes.txt - Summaries of what you learned and reference materials
• workouts.txt - Manage training menus and exercise records
• log.txt - Daily activity logs and error records
• reading_list.txt - Planned / completed reading lists; book tracking
• playlist.txt - Lists like favorite music (can also be organized by genre)
• passwords.txt - Password notes (*security caution required)
• archives.txt - As a storage place for past materials and data
• workflow.txt - As a manual for work procedures and processes
• brainstorming.txt or ideas_archive.txt - Record and accumulate new ideas
• travel_itinerary.txt - Detailed travel plans and itineraries
o4mini
- contacts.txt (contact list)
- addresses.txt (address book)
- passwords.txt (password management; encryption recommended)
- budget.txt (budget management)
- expenses.txt (expense tracking)
- shopping_list.txt (shopping list)
- wish_list.txt (wish list)
- habit_tracker.txt (habit tracker)
- mood_log.txt (mood / mental health log)
- health_log.txt (health record)
- fitness_log.txt (exercise / training record)
- dream_journal.txt (dream journal)
- gratitude.txt (gratitude notes)
- meeting_notes.txt (meeting notes)
- agenda.txt (agenda)
- minutes.txt (minutes)
- roadmap.txt (roadmap)
- status_report.txt (status report)
- proposals.txt (proposal / planning notes)
- invoices.txt (invoice history)
- clients.txt (*already mentioned, but for customer management)
- itinerary.txt (itinerary)
- packing_list.txt (packing list)
- travel_expenses.txt (travel expense tracking)
- vocabulary.txt (vocabulary list)
- language.txt (language notes)
- experiments.txt (experiments / validation notes)
- bibliography.txt (bibliography)
- citations.txt (citation notes)
- code_snippets.txt (code snippets)
- cheatsheet.txt (cheat sheet)
- command_reference.txt (command reference)
- config_notes.txt (configuration notes)
- bug_list.txt (bug / issue list)
- story_ideas.txt (story idea collection)
- characters.txt (character settings)
- plot_outline.txt (plot outline)
- script.txt (script / lines)
- world_building.txt (world-building notes)
- movies.txt (movies watched list)
- books_to_read.txt (books to read list)
- music_list.txt (music list)
- podcasts.txt (podcast notes)
- quotes.txt (famous quotes / quote collection)
- checklists.txt (general-purpose checklists)
- maintenance_log.txt (maintenance record)
- events.txt (event management)
- goals_progress.txt (goal achievement log)
All modules are shown below.
MILC (“milk”) of the Recording module
| English name | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Material | information | Knowledge, facts, interpretations, etc. |
| Inventory | inventory | Emphasis on coverage and maintenance. Can be for hobbies, but more practical-oriented |
| Log | log/record | For reviewing later. Has a chronological order |
| Collection | collection | For revisiting as needed. Can be practical, but more hobby-oriented |
GRRS (“grouse”) of the Applying module
| English name | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Guide | procedure | Not as strict as a recipe. Broader in scope and includes references |
| Recipe | procedure | Nuance of applying strictly from top to bottom |
| Review | check | A list of check viewpoints. Strictness is not required. Checklists and trigger lists |
| Spell | spell | Things where you “always use the same string,” such as passwords, commands, and configuration values |
CRAP (“crap”) of the Driving module
| English name | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Constraint | constraint | Things you are “responsible for”: duties, assignments, affiliation, roles, titles, projects, etc. |
| Resouce | resource | Things you have, can use, and consume. Assets, resources, hand, weapons |
| Aim | aim | What you want to pursue, obtain, or have. Or a breakdown of those |
| Plan | plan | Short- to mid/long-term ways of moving forward based on aims, constraints, and resources |
AICE (“ice”) of the Acting module
| English name | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Action | action | Tasks, TODOs, things you want to do, read later, etc. Targets are concrete |
| Idea | action | Less concrete than an action |
| Concept | concept | Not action-oriented, and also not material |
| Event | schedule | - |
PAID (“paid”) of the Processing module
| English name | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inbox | unprocessed | Unprocessed and uncategorized |
| Archive | storage | Something you could delete in the worst case, but want to keep for now |
| Pending | unsorted | Not completed, and not yet broken down |
| Draft | draft | Something you will (or might) talk about or write about for someone else |