> ## 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.

# Quickstart

> Get up and running with Orbit in 5 minutes

## Download and Install

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Orbit">
    Go to [askorbit.co](https://askorbit.co) and download the latest version for macOS.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the app">
    Open the downloaded `.dmg` file and drag Orbit to your Applications folder.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/install-drag.png" alt="Drag Orbit to Applications" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Orbit">
    Open Orbit from your Applications folder. You'll see the Orbit icon appear in your menu bar.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/menu-bar-icon.png" alt="Orbit icon in menu bar" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect Your Google Account

Orbit syncs with Google to access your contacts and calendar.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Sign in with Google">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/onboarding-google-signin.png" alt="Google sign in screen" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your account">
    Choose the Google account you use for work.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Grant permissions">
    Orbit needs access to your Contacts and Calendar. Your data stays on your device.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/onboarding-permissions.png" alt="Google permissions screen" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Select Your Calendars

Choose which calendars Orbit should track for meetings and events.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/onboarding-calendars.png" alt="Calendar selection screen" />
</Frame>

Select your primary work calendar and any team calendars you want Orbit to monitor.

## Set Up Your Shortcut

Configure a keyboard shortcut to open Orbit from anywhere.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/onboarding-shortcut.png" alt="Keyboard shortcut configuration" />
</Frame>

The default is `⌘ + Shift + O`. You can change this later in Settings.

## You're Ready

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

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rolodexguru/images/the-brief-first-look.png" alt="The Brief showing cards" />
</Frame>

## What to Try First

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Check out The Brief" icon="newspaper" href="/the-brief/overview">
    See your upcoming meetings and relationship reminders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ask the Assistant" icon="message" href="/assistant/overview">
    Try asking "Who should I follow up with this week?"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Run a workflow" icon="play" href="/workflows/overview">
    Click any card's action button to run its workflow
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect more apps" icon="grid-2" href="/apps/overview">
    Add Gmail, Todoist, or other tools
  </Card>
</CardGroup>