> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.askorbit.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# The Assistant

> Ask questions and run workflows with natural language

The Assistant is your AI helper that knows about your people, apps, and workflows.

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## Opening The Assistant

Press your keyboard shortcut (default: `⌘ + Shift + O`) or click the Orbit menu bar icon and switch to the Assistant tab.

## What You Can Ask

Ask about your network:

* "Who should I follow up with this week?"
* "What do I know about Sarah Chen?"
* "Who do I know at Acme Corp?"

Ask about your schedule:

* "What meetings do I have tomorrow?"
* "When did I last meet with John?"
* "What's on my calendar next week?"

Run workflows:

* "Prep me for my next meeting"
* "Research Acme Corp"
* "Draft a check-in message to Sarah"

Or use workflow shortcuts:

* `/meeting-prep`
* `/company-deep-dive #Acme`
* `/weekly-planning`

## Using Tokens

As you type, use tokens to reference your data:

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| Token | What it does        |
| ----- | ------------------- |
| `@`   | Reference a person  |
| `#`   | Reference a company |
| `{!}` | Use an app          |
| `/`   | Run a workflow      |

Type the token character and Orbit suggests matches.

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  Full guide to the token system
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## Conversations

Each conversation is saved. Switch between conversations using the sidebar.

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Start a new conversation with the **+** button.

## Feedback

Help Orbit improve by rating responses:

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Click the stars to rate, and optionally add a comment about what could be better.

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    What kinds of questions work best
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  <Card title="Running workflows" icon="play" href="/assistant/running-workflows">
    How to run workflows from the Assistant
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