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

# Quickstart

> Learn how to get started with Logical in just a few minutes.

## Your First Question

The simplest way to experience Logical is to ask it a question about what's currently on your screen. Let's try this with a real example.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a Web Page">
    Navigate to any article or webpage. For this example, we'll use a New York Times article.

    <Frame caption="A New York Times article open in your browser.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt/images/quickstart/news-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt&q=85&s=924d7e553a9f540aad4405b0952965f7" alt="NYTimes article displayed in a web browser showing headline and article content." width="1217" height="951" data-path="images/quickstart/news-1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask Logical a Question">
    Open Logical and ask a question about the content you're viewing. Try something like "What are the main points of this article?" or "Summarize what I'm reading."

    <Frame caption="Ask Logical about the content on your screen.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt/images/quickstart/news-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt&q=85&s=9276ffc1884caead51e6ba8cf00f0d49" alt="Logical main window with a question typed in the input field." width="608" height="63" data-path="images/quickstart/news-2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the Response">
    Logical will analyze the article and provide a comprehensive response based on the content it can see.

    <Frame caption="Logical provides a detailed summary of the article.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt/images/quickstart/news-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt&q=85&s=5f81e18d2befda07e60880267c9c8790" alt="Logical displaying a structured summary of the NYTimes article with key points highlighted." width="1204" height="1000" data-path="images/quickstart/news-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

That's it! Logical automatically understood what was on your screen and provided relevant assistance without you needing to copy, paste, or manually provide context.

## Positioning and Visibility

Logical is designed to stay out of your way while remaining easily accessible. The main window adapts to your workflow automatically.

### Window Modes

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Default Mode">
    When Logical is your active application, it displays in default mode with full interface elements.

    <Frame caption="Logical main window in default mode.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/5VAMFRe1sL8A7hXh/images/quickstart/regular-mode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5VAMFRe1sL8A7hXh&q=85&s=97ecd04276149ad39add861da49ab98b" alt="Logical main window showing the full interface in default mode." width="655" height="122" data-path="images/quickstart/regular-mode.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Compact Mode">
    When you switch focus to another application, Logical automatically switches to compact mode and floats above other windows for quick access.

    <Frame caption="Logical in compact floating mode.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/5VAMFRe1sL8A7hXh/images/quickstart/compact-mode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5VAMFRe1sL8A7hXh&q=85&s=3a40ae12a88e11ab4c7af18a43dcce9f" alt="Logical main window in compact mode, floating over other applications." width="624" height="69" data-path="images/quickstart/compact-mode.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Atomic Mode">
    For maximum focus and minimal distraction, Atomic Mode provides a streamlined interface with only essential elements visible.

    <Frame caption="Logical in atomic mode for focused work.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/5VAMFRe1sL8A7hXh/images/quickstart/atomic-mode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5VAMFRe1sL8A7hXh&q=85&s=9f6427771dd0bfb4e1221e24504ab958" alt="Logical main window in atomic mode with minimal interface elements." width="81" height="57" data-path="images/quickstart/atomic-mode.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Flexible Positioning

The Logical window can be dragged to any position on your screen or moved between multiple displays. This lets you position it wherever it's most convenient for your current workflow.

### Menu Bar Controls

The Logical icon in your Mac menu bar (top-right corner) provides quick access to window management options.

<Frame caption="Logical menu bar options.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/logical-257522b6/aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt/images/quickstart/menu-bar-icon.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=aILkTm2lJ6HbHilt&q=85&s=5fcb6514eaac50b682ac98cfda0c5a1e" alt="Mac menu bar showing Logical icon with dropdown menu options for hiding, showing, or quitting the app." width="415" height="235" data-path="images/quickstart/menu-bar-icon.png" />
</Frame>

**Available options**:

* **Hide Main Window** - Logical continues working in the background
* **Show Main Window** - Bring the window back to the foreground
* **Quit Logical** - Close the application entirely

## Working Across Multiple Applications

For more complex workflows that span multiple applications, you can create **Tasks** to group related windows together. Learn how to set up and use Tasks in our [Cross-App Understanding guide](/features/cross-app-understanding).

## Building Your Knowledge Base

To give Logical access to your personal or project-specific information, you can create **Knowledge Bases** from your documents and files. Get started with our [Knowledge Bases guide](/features/knowledge-dbs).

## What's Next?

Now that you've seen Logical in action, explore these powerful features:

* **[Sentry Mode](/features/sentry-mode)** - Let Logical proactively monitor your screen for issues
* **[To-Do Identification](/features/todo-identification)** - Automatically capture tasks from your conversations
* **[Context Understanding](/features/context-understanding)** - Learn how Logical gathers context to help you

<Note>
  Questions or need help? Contact us at [hello@trylogical.ai](mailto:hello@trylogical.ai) or check our [troubleshooting guide](/troubleshooting).
</Note>
