How Proto works: plan, do, check, report
Every task follows the same four steps, so you always know what Proto did and whether it worked.
The four steps
- Plan. For anything with three or more steps, Proto shows a live todo list and ticks off each step as it goes.
- Do. Proto carries out the work, changing only what your request needs.
- Check. Proto confirms every change before calling it done: records are saved correctly, workflows pass a test run and pages display properly.
- Report. Proto gives you the outcome first, then the proof, such as links, counts or a preview. If something stopped it, it tells you exactly what it needs from you.
What you can expect
| Proto will… | What that means for you |
|---|---|
| Keep going | It picks sensible defaults and only asks you when a real decision is needed. |
| Check its own work | You get finished, tested results rather than drafts to verify yourself. |
| Change only what you asked | It works with what’s already in your app and leaves everything else alone. |
| Keep your logins private | It signs in for you without ever seeing or showing your passwords. |
| Tell you plainly | If it can’t finish, it says why and what to do next. |
Tip: Want to see the approach before anything changes? Ask Proto to “plan this first.” See Using Plan Mode.