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Download and Install

1

Download Orbit

Go to askorbit.co and download the latest version for macOS.
2

Install the app

Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag Orbit to your Applications folder.
Drag Orbit to Applications
3

Launch Orbit

Open Orbit from your Applications folder. You’ll see the Orbit icon appear in your menu bar.
Orbit icon in menu bar

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Connect Your Google Account

Orbit syncs with Google to access your contacts and calendar.
1

Click Sign in with Google

Google sign in screen
2

Select your account

Choose the Google account you use for work.
3

Grant permissions

Orbit needs access to your Contacts and Calendar. Your data stays on your device.
Google permissions screen

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Select Your Calendars

Choose which calendars Orbit should track for meetings and events.
Calendar selection screen
Select your primary work calendar and any team calendars you want Orbit to monitor.

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Set Up Your Shortcut

Configure a keyboard shortcut to open Orbit from anywhere.
Keyboard shortcut configuration
The default is ⌘ + Shift + O. You can change this later in Settings.

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You’re Ready

Click the Orbit icon in your menu bar to see The Brief — your daily digest of what needs attention.
The Brief showing cards

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What to Try First

Check out The Brief

See your upcoming meetings and relationship reminders

Ask the Assistant

Try asking “Who should I follow up with this week?”

Run a workflow

Click any card’s action button to run its workflow

Connect more apps

Add Gmail, Todoist, or other tools