> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.desktop.faros.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.desktop.faros.ai/work/explore-projects-and-tasks.md).

# Explore Projects and Tasks

Open **Work** when you want to understand which projects and tasks drive your AI activity.

## Explore a Project or Task

1. Choose the date range and provider.
2. Inspect **Estimated spend** and **Time**.
3. Select a project in the projects map to open its detail.
4. Review its task breakdown and top sessions.
5. Choose **See all sessions** for the expanded session table, then **Back to top sessions** to return.

The projects map is sized by estimated spend. A large area identifies a large share of that estimate, rather than proving the project was inefficient.

## Investigate Worth a Look

**Worth a look** highlights patterns that may deserve attention. Select a finding to read its context and follow the available link into the relevant work or session.

Treat a finding as a starting point for investigation. Task labels and summaries are inferred from available session data; they do not establish business value or task completion.

## Comparisons and Troubleshooting

Faros Desktop's filters enable us to specify date range and provider when comparing projects, letting us focus on the same cohorts across teams and projects. We can also filter by Tool or Model to focus on other drivers of AI spend.

When making comparisons, it's also important to note where estimates are happening. Work displays estimated spend, which may differ from billed amounts. Similarly, while Time describes the activity Faros can account for, it should not be treated as a timesheet.

Lastly, if a project or task has not appeared yet, Faros may still be reading history or mapping work. Check the displayed state before assuming there was no activity.

## Related Guides

* [Find and Review Sessions](/sessions/find-and-review-sessions.md)
* [Explore a Session](/sessions/explore-a-session.md)


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