Your first session
Open the launcher#
Press ⌥ Space or click the Habibi menu bar icon. If another app owns the shortcut, open Habibi.app from Applications and record a different shortcut in Settings → Launcher shortcut.
Type an app name, a filename, or a request. Use the arrow keys to choose a result, Enter to open it, and Escape to go back or close the launcher. The left sidebar opens workspaces directly; hover an icon to see its label.
Try a tool without connecting an account#
| Type | What opens |
|---|---|
Notes | The notes editor and your page list |
Emoji | A searchable emoji picker with keyboard navigation and copying |
Teleprompter | A script editor and a practice script |
Focus timer | A local focus session |
Recent files | Items opened or previewed through Habibi |
Connect context when needed#
Open Mail, Calendar, or WhatsApp to configure that connection. macOS may ask for permission when a native capability first needs it. Those permissions can be changed later in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
To ask questions with a model, configure Ask Habibi. Connecting a model is optional for notes, search, the focus timer, and other local tools.
Make the window feel right#
In Settings, choose light or dark mode, a theme, your search engine, and the amount of context shown on Home. You can also hide the menu bar icon; your shortcut and opening Habibi.app still bring up the launcher.
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