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

# Get Started

> Start using AI Thing in minutes...

[AI Thing — Your New AI Automation Sidekick](https://www.youtube.com/embed/R3azWzrv9IM)

## Get

> [card] [Download for Mac](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/weareaithing.firebasestorage.app/o/Releases%2FAIThing-2.1.10.dmg?alt=media\&token=b7b13a2f-9d62-401d-ae4f-c02c44c1c006)
>
> 2.1 Frangipani (Latest)

> [card] [Join Waitlist](https://get.aithing.dev/windows)
>
> Windows

> [accordion] Install AI Thing
>
> 1. Go to your **Downloads** folder and double-click the `AI Thing.dmg` file
> 2. Drag **AI Thing** into the **Applications** folder
> 3. Open the **Applications** folder and double-click **AI Thing**
> 4. Show or hide [AI Thing](https://aithing.dev/index.md) anytime using `Control (^) + Space`
> 5. The app appears as a **small movable notch** on the right edge of your screen

## Set

> [accordion] Login using Google
>
> 1. Open **Settings**
>
> 2. Go to the **Accounts** tab
>
> 3. Click the **Google** button
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > Try the [Google Workspace agent](https://aithing.dev/features/multiple-agents.md) to perform tasks across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and much more.

> [accordion] Create Anthropic API Key
>
> 1. Open **Settings**
>
> 2. Go to the **Models** tab
>
> 3. Click **Add API Key**
>
> 4. Get your **Anthropic API key**:\
>    [https://console.anthropic.com/settings/keys](https://console.anthropic.com/settings/keys)
>
> 5. Paste your key (starting with `sk-ant-...`)
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > Enables Claude Haiku 4.5, Sonnet 4.5, and Opus 4.5 models.

> [accordion] Create OpenAI API Key
>
> 1. Open **Settings**
>
> 2. Go to the **Models** tab
>
> 3. Click **Add API Key**
>
> 4. Get your **OpenAI API key**:\
>    [https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/api-keys](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/api-keys)
>
> 5. Paste your key (usually starts with `sk-...`)
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > Enables GPT-5 Mini, GPT-5 Nano, and GPT-5.1 models inside AI Thing.

> [accordion] Create Google Gemini API Key
>
> 1. Open **Settings**
>
> 2. Go to the **Models** tab
>
> 3. Click **Add API Key**
>
> 4. Get your **Gemini API key**:\
>    [https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/api-key](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/api-key)
>
> 5. Paste your key (often begins with `AIza...`)
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > Enables Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Gemini 3 Pro models.

> [accordion] Optional: Allow Permissions
>
> AI Thing will request each permission **only when needed**, but you can enable them manually if you prefer.
>
> Read more in the [Privacy Policy](https://aithing.dev/privacy).
>
> > [accordion] Screen Capture Permission
> >
> > 1. Open **System Settings**
> >
> > 2. Go to **Privacy & Security → Screen Recording**
> >
> > 3. Enable **AI Thing**
> >
> > 4. Restart the app if macOS prompts you
> >
> > > [!NOTE]
> > >
> > > Required only if you want to use any open application as context.\
> > > [Learn more](https://aithing.dev/features/selective-context.md)
>
> > [accordion] Accessibility Permission
> >
> > 1. Open **System Settings**
> >
> > 2. Go to **Privacy & Security → Accessibility**
> >
> > 3. Enable **AI Thing**
> >
> > 4. Confirm when macOS asks for permission
> >
> > > [!NOTE]
> > >
> > > Required for selected text and automation interactions.\
> > > [Learn more](https://aithing.dev/features/selective-context.md)
>
> > [accordion] Finder Access
> >
> > 1. Open **System Settings**
> >
> > 2. Go to **Privacy & Security → Files and Folders**
> >
> > 3. Enable access for **AI Thing**
> >
> > 4. Select Desktop / Documents if prompted
> >
> > > [!NOTE]
> > >
> > > Required only if you want to load files into AI Thing or use native macOS screenshots for context.\
> > > [Learn more](https://aithing.dev/features/selective-context.md)

## Go!

Once installed and configured:

* Connect [agents](https://aithing.dev/features/multiple-agents.md) like Google, Notion and many more
* Create recurring [automations](https://aithing.dev/features/automations.md)
* And enjoy the full power of a **free, private, local-first AI companion**

![](https://mintcdn.com/aithing/qEjBHapRnoKeOAwF/images/summary.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=qEjBHapRnoKeOAwF\&q=85\&s=76b21591dd2b4b698d11040081be6ca1)

***

Have questions? Email us at **[help@aithing.dev](mailto:help@aithing.dev)**.


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