# The Problem with Scattered Chats
You've picked the restaurant. Now begins the real challenge: coordinating who's coming, when, and how to get there. You text the group chat. Someone replies in a different thread. The address gets buried. Plans unravel before anyone leaves the house. The fundamental problem is context switching — every planning app forces you to leave, find another app, copy-paste details, and hope everyone sees the message.
# Plan Chat: Everything in Context
Plan Chat opens automatically when you spin the jar and land on a winner. The thread is pre-loaded with the activity name and details — no copy-pasting needed. Everyone in your jar can see the plan and start coordinating instantly. It's not a separate app; it's woven directly into the decision flow. Decide, then plan, in the same breath.
# Rich Message Types
Text alone isn't enough for planning. That's why Plan Chat includes purpose-built message types: **Photo sharing** for outfit checks, menu previews, and 'I'm here' selfies. **Location pins** that display the venue name, address, and a quick-launch map link. **Bill sharing** that lets you split expenses and send payment links directly in the conversation.
# Stay in the Loop with Notifications
When someone sends a message or shares a location, you'll get a push notification — even if the app isn't open. Notification preferences are fully customizable: turn them on for all chats, mute specific threads, or go silent when you need a break. Enable notifications from the subtle nudge bar at the top of any Plan Chat, or from Settings.
# From Decision to Done
The magic of Plan Chat is that it closes the loop between deciding and doing. Before, spinning the jar was step 1 of a 10-step coordination process scattered across 3 apps. Now it's step 1 of a 3-step process inside one app: spin, plan, go. Your jar isn't just a decision tool anymore — it's a planning hub.
Q&A
What is Plan Chat?
Plan Chat is a real-time messaging feature built into every Decision Jar plan. When you spin the jar or select a winner, a chat thread opens automatically so you can coordinate logistics with everyone in your jar — without switching apps.
What can I share in Plan Chat?
Beyond text messages, you can share photos and drop location pins with addresses — all directly within the chat.
Do I need to install anything for notifications?
No installation needed. Decision Jar sends push notifications through your browser or PWA. Just tap 'Enable' on the notification nudge inside any chat to stay in the loop.
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