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

# Quickstart: get up and running with Floutwork

> Go from a fresh install to a fully configured Floutwork workspace in minutes — add apps, create a workspace, capture tasks, and try AI Chat.

This guide walks you through the essential steps to set up Floutwork after installing it. By the end, you'll have a working workspace with your web apps, a task, and a feel for how AI Chat fits into your workflow.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download and install Floutwork">
    If you haven't installed Floutwork yet, follow the [download and install](/download-and-install) instructions for your platform (Mac Apple Silicon, Mac Intel, or Windows). The installation takes less than five minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add web apps to the Launchpad">
    The **Launchpad** is your quick-access panel for the web apps you use every day. When you first open Floutwork, you'll be prompted to add apps.

    Select the apps you use most — Gmail, Slack, Notion, Linear, Figma, or any other web-based tool. You can also add any custom URL as an app. Apps you add here appear in the **Launchpad** sidebar so you can open them instantly without searching or typing a URL.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your first Workspace">
    **Workspaces** are separate contexts inside Floutwork — one for each project, client, or role you work in. Each workspace has its own set of open apps and tabs, so switching between them is instant and clean.

    Create your first workspace by clicking **+ New Workspace** in the workspace switcher. Give it a name that reflects a project or role (for example, "Client A", "Product", or "Personal"). You can create more workspaces anytime.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open your first web app inside Floutwork">
    Click any app in the **Launchpad** to open it. The app loads inside Floutwork's built-in work browser — no need to switch to a separate browser window. Tabs stay grouped by app automatically, so your Gmail tabs always stay separate from your Notion tabs.

    You can open multiple apps and navigate between them using the sidebar or the command bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Capture your first task">
    While you're browsing inside Floutwork, open the task sidebar by clicking the **Tasks** icon in the side panel. Type a task and press Enter to capture it. You can also schedule tasks directly into your calendar from the task panel.

    Tasks you capture are saved to your **Personal Memory**, so they're always available across sessions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Try AI Chat">
    Click the **AI Hub** icon in the sidebar to open AI Chat. Choose a model from the dropdown — options include ChatGPT 4o Pro, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 2.0 Flash, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Perplexity Sonar Pro. Type a question or prompt and press Enter.

    You can switch models mid-conversation, use pre-built **AI Assistants** for common tasks, or create your own custom assistants for recurring workflows.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Explore what's next

Now that your workspace is set up, dig deeper into the features that will save you the most time.

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  <Card title="Smart browser" icon="globe" href="/features/smart-browser">
    Learn how tab grouping and the built-in browser keep your work organized.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tasks" icon="check" href="/features/tasks">
    Capture, schedule, and manage tasks without leaving your workspace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notes" icon="note-sticky" href="/features/notes">
    Use the instant notepad with tag-based organization to capture ideas fast.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Chat" icon="message-bot" href="/features/ai-chat">
    Access multiple leading AI models and build custom assistants for your workflows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>