# myhacks — extended reference

Canonical origin: https://www.myhacks.org
Last substantive review: 2026-08-27
Contact: hello@myhacks.org

## What myhacks is

myhacks is a free personal operating system available on the web and iOS. It connects four practical layers:

1. Direction — a small set of outcomes for the current season.
2. Projects — finite commitments with observable finish lines and next actions.
3. Habits — repeatable behaviors attached to stable contexts.
4. Review — a weekly cycle for clearing, learning, reconnecting and choosing.

## Free, open resources

- Weekly Review: https://www.myhacks.org/resources/weekly-review.md
- Big Stones Planner: https://www.myhacks.org/resources/big-stones-planner.md
- Personal OS Map CSV: https://www.myhacks.org/resources/personal-os-map.csv
- Personal OS JSON Schema: https://www.myhacks.org/resources/personal-os-schema.json

The written templates use CC BY 4.0. The JSON schema uses the MIT License.

## Evidence and limits

The Personal OS is a product framework created by myhacks; it is not a validated psychological scale. The methodology draws on goal-setting research, implementation-intention research, real-world habit-formation research and the official GTD Weekly Review method. Direct references are maintained at https://www.myhacks.org/methodology.

The Personal OS Score is a private browser-based reflection tool. It scores six self-reported dimensions: direction, projects, habits, focus, review and recovery. It is not medical or psychological advice.

## Editorial policy

Material research claims link to primary research or an official method. Pages show publisher identity and review dates. myhacks does not create an editorial page automatically when a visitor requests a missing URL.

## Important URLs

- Home: https://www.myhacks.org/
- Personal OS Kit: https://www.myhacks.org/personal-os-kit
- Personal OS Score: https://www.myhacks.org/personal-os-score
- Methodology: https://www.myhacks.org/methodology
- Resources: https://www.myhacks.org/resources
- Tips: https://www.myhacks.org/tips
- Guides: https://www.myhacks.org/guides
- About: https://www.myhacks.org/about
- Press: https://www.myhacks.org/press
- Changelog: https://www.myhacks.org/changelog