.. _getting-started: Getting Started =============== You can get started with Chore Wheel in less than twenty minutes. 1) Set up the workspace ----------------------- If your community doesn't have a Slack workspace, it should `create one `_ and invite people to join. .. tip:: Chore Wheel works equally well on **free** and **paid** Slack plans. 2) Install the tools -------------------- **Click the link below to install each tool into the workspace** - `Install Chores ↗ `_ - `Install Hearts ↗ `_ - `Install Things ↗ `_ When using :ref:`chores` as a stand-alone tool, you get all the power of the **chore system**, but without a long-term accountability structure. By adding :ref:`hearts`, you get **long-term accountability** both for chores, and the ability to encourage and discourage specific behaviors. By adding :ref:`things`, you get some simple tooling for **managing shared funds**, useful for larger groups. The right mix of tools will depend on your specific needs. **If you're just getting started**, try installing :ref:`chores` and :ref:`hearts`. .. note:: While Chore Wheel provides innovative tools for representing and distributing regenerative labor, it does not create buy-in automatically. For communities to succeed with Chore Wheel, they need to establish some amount of **commitment** and **accountability** to the process. .. warning:: **It is normal if initially things are not making sense or working as you expect.** These tools are *dynamic*, so their state evolves over time. People also need time to try out the systems and learn how they work. It usually takes a few days for things to settle into a steady rhythm.