AI Thing
Quickstart
Start using AI Thing in minutes…
Get the latest version of AI Thing running and execute your first task in minutes.
Step Uno: Get
Download AI Thing
Download AI Thing
Install AI Thing
Install AI Thing
- Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the
AI Thing.dmgfile - Drag AI Thing into the Applications folder
- Open the Applications folder and double-click the AI Thing app
- Show/hide AI Thing using
Control (^) + Space
Setup @this [Important]
Setup @this [Important]
-
Open the AI Agent with
Control (^) + Space -
Type:
What is @this? -
A popup will appear asking for permission to allow AI Thing to record the screen and audio:
You may choose not to grant permission. Without it, AI Thing will still work but won’t be able to understand @this.AI Thing does not record audio at all. It does not continuously record your screen. It only captures the screen when @this is mentioned and displays it to the user. Privacy is a top priority for AI Thing. -
If you grant permission, you’ll be prompted to quit and reopen the app:
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Open Settings with
Control (^) + S - Click the Quit button in the bottom-left corner.
- Restart AI Thing by opening it from the Applications folder.
Step Dos: Set
Choose Brain
Choose Brain
- Open Settings with
Control (^) + S - Get your Anthropic API key
- Paste the key (starting with
sk-ant-...) into the field shown below:
The free version doesn’t include one-click brain integration, so you’ll need to enter the API key manually.
Upgrade to the Individual Plan to skip the API key setup.
Set Up GitHub Agent
Set Up GitHub Agent
The GitHub Agent lets you perform these tasks.
- Go to the Agents tab in Settings
- Click
+ Add Agent - Enter the following details (What are these?):
- Name:
GitHub - URL:
https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/ - Auth Token:
ghp_xyz...(How to create one?)
- Name:
- Close Settings with
Control (^) + S
Skip manual setup with the Individual Plan.
Step Tres: Go
Summarize GitHub Issue
Summarize GitHub Issue
Let’s summarize an issue.
- Open the AI Agent with
Control (^) + Space - Type:
Summarize https://github.com/WeAreAIThing/help.aithing.dev/issues/2
If it doesn’t work, make sure the “GitHub” agent is enabled in Settings.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve run your first task, explore these key features:Multiple Tabs
Work on many tasks at the same time without losing progress.
Integrate Brains
Choose which AI you want to power your tasks.
Manage Agents
Add and control helpful AI assistants for different jobs.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use simple key combos to get things done faster.
Need help? Email us at help@aithing.dev.