How to Create an SOP in 2026 (5 Steps, Under an Hour)

Creating a single SOP in 2026 takes about 60 minutes end-to-end if you use the right tools. The five steps are: (1) pick one narrow, repeatable task; (2) record yourself doing it once with a capture tool like [Haiku](/reviews/haiku), [Scribe](/reviews/scribe), or [Tango](/reviews/tango); (3) edit the AI-generated draft for intent, not mechanics; (4) fill in the trigger, owner, and escalation-path metadata; (5) hand the SOP to someone who has never done the task and silently watch them attempt it — every hesitation is a gap. For a longer walkthrough with editing tips, see [how to write an SOP](/blog/how-to-write-an-sop).