Your first conversation
Set up one Assistant, add a little context, and send your first request.
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Before you start
macOS 26 or later · Apple Silicon and Intel. Download the latest Orylo release for Apple silicon or Intel from the download page. Orylo
- For a local Agent, install it and complete its own sign-in first. Verify a request in that Agent before connecting it to Orylo.
- For a model API, have your provider endpoint and credentials ready. Provider access and usage charges are separate from Orylo.
- Sign in to Orylo when prompted to check your account access. Your account does not sync conversations or local files.
Send a request
Create an Assistant
Open Settings and add an Agent Assistant or Chat Assistant. Run the connection check and enable the Assistant. If setup fails, keep your draft and resolve the connection first.
Open Composer
Use your configured Composer shortcut, or open Orylo from its Dock or menu bar entry. You can check and change the shortcut in Settings.
Choose the context
Select your Assistant. For a project-aware Agent, choose its workspace before the first message. Type a question and add a small text or file attachment.
Review and send
Check the Assistant, workspace, and attachments, then press Return. For example: “Summarize these notes into three next steps.”
Check the result
Read the reply in the conversation window. Open Activity when you need to inspect tool work, and review any requested permissions before allowing them. A response saying a task is complete is not a substitute for checking the result.
Continue in the same conversation to keep its context. Closing the window preserves your draft and does not quit Orylo or necessarily stop work in progress.