Suika Documentation

Welcome to the Suika documentation. Here you'll find comprehensive guides and documentation to help you start working with Suika as quickly as possible.

Suika is a comprehensive project management platform designed for freelancers and small teams. Our intuitive interface helps you organize tasks, collaborate with team members, and track progress all in one place.

Whether you're managing a single project or multiple concurrent initiatives, Suika provides the tools you need to stay organized and productive.

Quick Start Guide

1. Create an account

Sign up for Suika using your email or through Google or GitHub authentication.

2. Create a workspace

Set up your first workspace to organize your projects. You can create multiple workspaces for different clients or contexts.

3. Start a project

Create your first project with a title, description, and deadline. Projects help you organize related tasks.

4. Add tasks

Break down your project into manageable tasks. Assign deadlines, priorities, and team members to each task.

5. Track progress

Use the dashboard to monitor project progress, upcoming deadlines, and team member workloads.

Account Setup

Setting up your Suika account properly helps you get the most out of the platform. Follow these steps to complete your account setup:

Profile Information

After signing up, complete your profile with the following information:

  • Full name
  • Profile picture
  • Job title or role
  • Time zone
  • Contact information

Your profile information helps team members identify you and ensures notifications arrive at appropriate times.

Notification Preferences

Configure how and when you receive notifications:

  • Email notifications for important updates
  • In-app notifications for task assignments
  • Daily or weekly summary reports
  • Deadline reminders

Subscription Selection

Choose the subscription plan that best fits your needs:

  • Free: For individuals with basic project management needs
  • Basic: For freelancers and small teams with moderate project loads
  • Pro: For businesses with complex project requirements

You can upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time from your account settings.

Workspaces

Workspaces help you organize your projects into separate areas. This section explains how to create, manage, and navigate between workspaces.

Creating a Workspace

1. Click the "Create Workspace" button from your dashboard

2. Enter a workspace name (e.g., "Client ABC", "Personal Projects")

3. Add a description to help identify the workspace purpose

4. Choose privacy settings (Private or Team)

5. Click "Create" to set up your workspace

Workspace Settings

Each workspace can be customized with the following settings:

  • Name & Description: Update workspace details anytime
  • Team Members: Invite colleagues to collaborate
  • Permissions: Control who can create projects and invite others
  • Notifications: Set workspace-specific notification preferences
  • Archive/Delete: Archive completed workspaces or delete unused ones

Switching Between Workspaces

Use the workspace selector in the sidebar to quickly switch between different workspaces. Your recent activity and favorite workspaces will appear at the top for easy access.

Projects

Projects are the core organizational unit in Suika. Learn how to create projects, manage settings, and track overall progress.

Creating a Project

1. Navigate to your desired workspace

2. Click "New Project" or the "+" button

3. Enter project title and description

4. Set start and end dates

5. Choose project visibility (Private, Team, or Public)

6. Assign team members and roles

Project Management

  • Dashboard View: Get an overview of all project metrics and progress
  • Timeline: Visualize project milestones and deadlines
  • Files & Resources: Upload and organize project-related documents
  • Activity Feed: Track all project updates and team interactions
  • Status Updates: Mark projects as Active, On Hold, or Completed

Project Templates

Save time by using pre-built templates for common project types:

Website Development

Pre-configured tasks for web development lifecycle

Marketing Campaign

Template for planning and executing marketing initiatives

Product Launch

Comprehensive checklist for product launches

Event Planning

Organize events from conception to execution

Tasks

Tasks are the actionable items within your projects. This section covers task creation, assignment, tracking, and completion.

Creating and Managing Tasks

1. Open a project and click "Add Task"

2. Enter task title and detailed description

3. Set priority level (Low, Medium, High, Critical)

4. Assign due date and time estimates

5. Assign to team members or keep unassigned

6. Add labels and tags for easy filtering

Task Status & Workflow

Tasks progress through different statuses:

To Do

Not started

In Progress

Currently working

Review

Awaiting approval

Done

Completed

Task Features

  • Subtasks: Break complex tasks into smaller actionable items
  • Dependencies: Link tasks that must be completed in sequence
  • Time Tracking: Log hours spent on tasks for accurate reporting
  • File Attachments: Attach relevant documents, images, or files
  • Comments: Collaborate with team members through task comments
  • Recurring Tasks: Set up tasks that repeat on a schedule

Task Views

View and organize your tasks in multiple ways:

List View

Traditional task list with sorting and filtering options

Board View

Kanban-style board for visual workflow management

Calendar View

See tasks scheduled by due date in calendar format

Timeline View

Gantt chart view for project timeline visualization

Comments & Collaboration

Effective collaboration is key to project success. Suika provides multiple ways for team members to communicate and work together.

Task Comments

  • @Mentions: Tag team members to get their attention on specific tasks
  • Rich Text: Format comments with bold, italic, lists, and links
  • File Sharing: Attach files directly to comments for context
  • Thread Replies: Keep discussions organized with threaded conversations
  • Real-time Updates: See new comments as they're posted

Project Communication

Stay connected with your team through various communication channels:

Project Updates

Share milestone achievements and important announcements

Activity Feed

Track all project activities in one centralized feed

Collaboration Best Practices

Be Specific: Provide clear, actionable feedback in comments

Use @Mentions: Tag relevant team members to ensure visibility

Regular Updates: Keep team informed of progress and blockers

Document Decisions: Record important decisions in task comments

Team Management

Manage your team members, roles, and permissions to ensure smooth collaboration across all projects.

Inviting Team Members

1. Go to Workspace Settings → Team Members

2. Click "Invite Member" and enter email address

3. Select appropriate role and permissions

4. Add a personal message (optional)

5. Send invitation - they'll receive an email to join

Team Roles & Permissions

Admin

  • • Full workspace access
  • • Manage team members
  • • Delete workspace

Member

  • • Create & edit projects
  • • Assign tasks
  • • Comment & collaborate
  • • View all workspace content

Guest

  • • Limited project access
  • • Comment on assigned tasks
  • • View specific projects only
  • • Cannot invite others

Team Management Features

  • Workload View: See task distribution across team members
  • Performance Metrics: Track completion rates and productivity
  • Time Tracking: Monitor hours worked by team members
  • Access Control: Fine-tune permissions for different projects
  • Team Calendar: View everyone's deadlines and availability

Notifications

Stay informed about important updates while avoiding notification overload. Customize your notification preferences to match your workflow.

Notification Types

In-App Notifications

  • • Task assignments
  • • Comment mentions
  • • Project updates
  • • Deadline reminders

Email Notifications

  • • Daily/weekly summaries
  • • Critical deadlines
  • • Team invitations
  • • Account updates

Customizing Notifications

Access notification settings from your profile menu to customize:

  • Frequency: Choose between instant, hourly, daily, or weekly digests
  • Channels: Select email, in-app, or both for each notification type
  • Quiet Hours: Set times when you don't want to receive notifications
  • Project-Specific: Different settings for different projects
  • Mobile Push: Enable push notifications for urgent items only

Smart Notifications

Suika's intelligent notification system learns from your behavior to:

Reduce Noise: Filter out less important updates automatically

Prioritize Urgency: Highlight critical deadlines and blockers

Batch Updates: Group related notifications to reduce interruptions

Contextual Timing: Send notifications when you're most likely to act on them