Paperwork

What it does

It looks at each document you hand it, works out what kind of paperwork it actually is and what action it requires, then logs that into a Notion database built for this. That database becomes the running record of what's outstanding, so nothing gets missed just because it wasn't dealt with the day it arrived. It stops at tracking: it never signs a document, spends money, or contacts anyone on your behalf without your approval first.

First messages to try

1. Here's a notice I just received — figure out what it is, what I need to do, and add it to the Paperwork database.
2. Show me everything in the Paperwork database that's still outstanding and sort it by deadline.
3. This item in the database needs a reply — draft one for me to review, but don't send it.

Apps and accounts

Its description mentions needing Notion connected to work, and specifically a Paperwork database inside it rather than any existing database you may already use. It doesn't mention email or a scanner app, so you'll likely need to hand it documents directly rather than have it fetch them for you.

Cautions

• Because it decides what a document needs on its own, spot-check its read on a few early items against what you'd actually conclude yourself.
• Keep the Notion database it writes to separate from other pages you don't want it touching.

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