Vault & Assets
The combined idea/asset library, all 13 asset types, conversion workflow, and lifecycle.
What is the Vault?
The Vault is your combined library of ideas and assets, everything you've captured and curated. It has two distinct sections:
- Ideas Tab. All captured ideas across all statuses, filterable by status, capture type, project, tags, and search
- Assets Tab. Curated, reusable intellectual property that you've deliberately created or promoted from ideas
The Vault is where you go to find, filter, and manage your intellectual inventory. Think of it as your founder's IP library, the place where raw thoughts and refined wisdom both live.
Vault Filtering & Search
The Vault supports multiple filter dimensions that can be combined:
| Filter | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -------- | --------- | ------------- |
| Status | RAW, IN_TRIAGE, CLASSIFIED, CONVERTED, PARKED, ARCHIVED | Filter by lifecycle status |
| Capture Type | All 12 types | Filter by what kind of thought it is |
| Project | All projects | Filter by project assignment |
| Tags | All workspace tags | Filter by tag |
| Asset Type | All 13 types (assets tab only) | Filter by asset classification |
| Search | Free text | Searches title and body content |
| Sort | Newest, Oldest, Score (highest) | Change sort order |
Filters are applied via URL parameters, so you can bookmark specific filtered views.
What is an Asset?
An asset is a piece of curated, reusable intellectual property. Unlike ideas (which are raw intake), assets are refined and intentionally preserved for future use. They represent your operational wisdom, the things you've learned, built, or discovered that have lasting value.
The Idea → Asset distinction is fundamental. Ideas are raw and disposable. Assets are curated and durable. An insight you captured at 2am is an idea. That same insight, refined into a strategic principle with context and application notes, is an asset.
Asset Types. Complete Reference
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ------ | ------------- | --------- |
| Prompt | A reusable AI prompt template | "Product naming prompt: Generate 10 names that are..." |
| Copy Framework | Marketing copy structure | "Problem → Agitation → Solution framework for landing pages" |
| Launch Framework | Go-to-market playbook | "7-day launch sequence: Day 1: teaser, Day 2: build list..." |
| Strategic Principle | A core principle guiding decisions | "Never compete on price, compete on switching cost" |
| Lesson Learned | A documented learning from experience | "Users don't read onboarding, they click randomly until something works" |
| Product Truth | A validated insight about your product/market | "Our conversion rate doubles when we show pricing before features" |
| Decision Pattern | A reusable decision-making framework | "When evaluating partnerships, always check: revenue split, exclusivity, exit clause" |
| Messaging Asset | Brand voice, positioning, or messaging copy | "Foundry positioning: 'The operating system for builders'" |
| Monetization Logic | Revenue model or pricing strategy | "Freemium with 3-project cap drives 12% conversion to Pro" |
| Naming Hook | A name, tagline, or branding concept | "'Foundry', evokes building, crafting, forging something from raw material" |
| Technical Pattern | A reusable code/architecture pattern | "Use optimistic UI with useTransition for all server actions" |
| Business Framework | A business methodology | "Builder capacity model: max 3 active projects, review weekly" |
| Other | Anything that doesn't fit above | Uncategorized reusable IP |
Converting Ideas to Assets
Ideas with eligible capture types can be converted to assets once they've been classified through triage.
Eligible capture types: INSIGHT, PROMPT_ASSET, FRAMEWORK, DECISION, LAUNCH_ANGLE, MONETIZATION_IDEA
Conversion flow:
1. Idea must be in CLASSIFIED status (has been triaged)
2. Click "Convert" on the idea card in the Vault
3. A modal appears where you choose the asset type and edit the content
4. On save, a new asset is created with the idea's content
5. The original idea's status changes to CONVERTED
6. The asset retains a reference to the source idea
The conversion is one-way, you can't "un-convert" an asset back to an idea.
Asset Fields & Lifecycle
| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ------- | ------ | ---------- | --------- | ------------- |
| Title | Text | Yes | , | Asset name |
| Body | Text | Yes | , | The actual reusable content, the IP itself |
| Asset Type | Enum (13 values) | Yes | OTHER | Classification (see table above) |
| Status | Enum | Yes | ACTIVE | ACTIVE, DRAFT, ARCHIVED |
| Reusable | Boolean | No | true | Whether this asset is actively reusable |
| Project | Reference | No | null | Which project this belongs to |
| Source Idea | Reference | No | null | The original idea (if converted) |
| Tags | Many-to-many | No | none | Tags for categorization |
Lifecycle:
- ACTIVE. Live and available. Shows in default Vault view.
- DRAFT. Work in progress. Not yet finalized.
- ARCHIVED. Removed from active view. Can be restored to ACTIVE.
FAQ
Create an asset when the content has lasting, reusable value. A "quick note: competitor X raised prices" is an idea. A "pricing response playbook: when competitors raise prices, do X, Y, Z" is an asset.
Can I create assets directly without converting from an idea?
Yes. Click "+ New Asset" in the Vault's assets tab to create an asset from scratch.
Can I copy an asset's content?
Yes. Each asset card has a copy button that copies the body text to your clipboard.
Are assets searchable?
Yes. Assets appear in both Vault search and global search (Cmd+K).