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Plan Chat: Real-Time Coordination Without Leaving the App

Every idea gets its own chat thread. Share photos, coordinate logistics, and see typing indicators — all linked to the activity you're planning.

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01. The Problem: Fragmented Planning

You spin the jar, pick a restaurant, then open WhatsApp to share it, switch to Google Calendar to book a time, and open Splitwise to log the expected cost. That's 4 app switches before anyone leaves the house. Plan Chat keeps the entire conversation — logistics, photos, availability — attached to the activity itself.

Chat message thread linked to a planned activity

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02. Activity-Linked Conversations

Open Plan Chat from an idea card, a spin result, or an Events entry. The thread is permanently linked to that activity. Share photos of the venue, drop an address, check who's available — and when you revisit next month, the full history is still there.

Planning an activity with linked conversation

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03. Live Typing Indicators & Presence

See when your co-planners are typing in real time. Presence indicators show who's online, so you know whether to wait for a reply or make the call yourself. It's lightweight coordination designed for speed.

Sharing photos in Plan Chat

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04. From Chat to Action

Plan Chat is the launchpad for other features. Split a bill directly from chat, add the activity to your calendar, or share a bill payment link — all without leaving the conversation. It's the connective tissue between deciding and doing.

Checking availability for a planned activity

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Common Questions

How is Plan Chat different from a regular group chat?

Every Plan Chat thread is linked to a specific activity or idea. The conversation stays attached to that idea forever — so when you revisit it next month, the context is right there. No scrolling through 200 unrelated messages.

Can I share photos in Plan Chat?

Yes! Share venue screenshots, outfit checks, menus, or anything else. Photos are stored alongside the conversation and the activity's history in Events.

Do I get notifications for new messages?

Yes — if push notifications are enabled, you'll get instant alerts when a jar member sends a message. You can tap the notification to jump directly into the chat.

Can I use Plan Chat from Events?

Absolutely. Every completed activity in Events has a Plan Chat option in its overflow menu, so you can coordinate repeats or share memories.

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