Why it matters: Chaos began as a capture engine. Today we’re announcing the general release of context-aware reminders—the same nudge system showcased on our features page—and a new automation canvas that lets you chain reminders to agent actions. Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index found that 53% of leaders say productivity must increase even as 80% of employees lack time or energy,[1] so the goal is simple: fewer manual follow-ups, more meaningful work.
TL;DR
- Context-aware reminders are now live for everyone—trigger nudges by location, vibe, collaborators, or calendar load.
- Automation canvas (beta) lets you chain reminders to agent actions like drafting emails or updating dashboards.
- On-device capture experiment ships to Copilot Plus machines, cutting latency when you record voice notes on the move.
What’s included in context-aware reminders?
The new reminder builder supports multiple triggers per nudge: location radius, calendar density, recent collaborators, even personal energy labels you define in the focus scoreboard. You can set quiet hours, escalation rules, and custom language for each reminder. Everything runs on the same infrastructure that powers our dopamine break menu so neurodivergent teams get flexible pacing.
| Trigger | Example | Agent follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Location | “When I’m at the studio after 4pm” | Agent opens the right meeting notes workflow |
| Energy | “When focus score hits 4/5” | Agent schedules a 45-minute deep work block |
| Relationship | “If I haven’t updated Jo in 3 days” | Agent drafts a recap pulled from the sales follow up playbook |
How does the new automation canvas work?
The canvas (beta) lets you chain multiple reminders and actions in one flow. Drop in a trigger, add conditions, and finish with agent tasks: draft an email, move a card, update an external CRM. Power users can set branching logic (e.g., “if meeting cancelled, reschedule automatically”). We’re rolling it out gradually—request access in Settings → Labs.
What’s new in on-device capture experiments?
For Copilot Plus users, Chaos now processes voice capture locally, reducing latency and improving privacy. You’ll see an “On-device” badge when the pipeline handles transcription without the cloud. If you’re not on new hardware yet, nothing changes—but when you upgrade, recordings sync faster and stay encrypted until you decide to publish.
Mini case story: Our internal design team used context-aware reminders during a four-week sprint. Location-triggered nudges kept user interviews tight, and the automation canvas sent recap emails automatically. Their weekly “done” reports shrank from 45 minutes of manual writing to under 10 minutes.
Key takeaways
- Context-aware reminders are available to everyone starting today.
- Automation canvas opens the door to multi-step reminder flows—opt in via Labs.
- On-device capture is in closed beta for Copilot Plus users; raise your hand if you want early access.
Summary
Reminders should feel like support, not spam. With contextual triggers, linked automations, and faster local capture, Chaos now helps you remember and react without extra admin.
Next steps
- Head to Settings → Reminders and create your first context stack.
- Join the automation canvas beta via Settings → Labs.
- Want on-device capture? Email labs@chaos.so with your hardware details.