Documentation Index
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Overview
The Companion Orb is a persistent, floating AI interface that stays on the edge of your screen while you work. Unlike SmartBar — which appears on demand and disappears after use — the Companion Orb provides continuous access to AI assistance, quick actions, and voice chat without interrupting your workflow. Think of it as your always-present AI co-pilot: a compact orb that expands into a full conversation panel when you need it, and collapses back when you don’t.Getting Started
Activating the Companion Orb
The Companion Orb is available from the moment you launch EnConvo. It appears as a small, draggable orb on the side of your screen.- Click the orb to expand the conversation panel
- Drag the orb to reposition it on any edge of your screen
- Double-click to start a voice conversation
- Right-click to access quick actions and settings
Positioning
The Companion Orb can be placed anywhere along the left or right edge of your screen:| Position | Best For |
|---|---|
| Top-right | Quick access while browsing or writing |
| Bottom-right | Out of the way during focused work |
| Left side | Natural position for right-to-left workflows |
Interface
Collapsed State (Orb)
When collapsed, the Companion Orb is a small circular icon that:- Shows a subtle animation when the AI is processing
- Displays notification badges for pending responses
- Provides drag-to-reposition functionality
- Stays visible above other windows (configurable)
Expanded State (Panel)
Click the orb to expand it into a full conversation panel:- Chat area: Full conversation history with AI
- Input field: Type messages, attach files, add context
- Quick Actions bar: Pinned actions for one-tap access
- Model selector: Switch AI models mid-conversation
- Tools toggle: Enable/disable agent mode and tool access
Quick Actions
The Companion Orb provides pinned quick actions for tasks you perform frequently. These are accessible with a single click or tap, without needing to type anything.Default Quick Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Summarize This Page/URL | Summarize the content of your current browser tab or a specific URL |
| Screenshot Translate | Take a screenshot and translate any text found in it |
| Screenshot Explain | Take a screenshot and get an AI explanation of what is shown |
| Screenshot OCR | Take a screenshot and extract all text from it |
| Voice Chat | Start a hands-free voice conversation with the AI |
Customizing Quick Actions
You can personalize which actions appear in the quick action bar:- Right-click the Companion Orb
- Select Customize Quick Actions
- Add, remove, or reorder actions
- Save your configuration
Voice Chat
The Companion Orb includes a voice chat mode for hands-free AI interaction.Starting Voice Chat
- Keyboard shortcut: Press
⇧⌘Ato toggle voice chat - Double-click the Companion Orb
- Click the Voice Chat quick action
Voice Chat Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Continuous conversation | Speak naturally — the AI responds verbally and in text |
| Wake word detection | Optional always-listening mode (configurable) |
| Multiple voices | Choose from various TTS voice options |
| Speed control | Adjust speech rate from 0.5x to 2x |
| Language support | Speak and listen in 20+ languages |
| Interruption | Interrupt the AI mid-response by speaking |
Voice Chat Use Cases
- Hands-free brainstorming while doing manual work
- Dictating emails or documents with AI refinement
- Quick questions while your hands are busy
- Language practice with real-time conversation
- Accessibility for users who prefer voice interaction
Voice processing can use either local on-device models or cloud-based services, depending on your configuration. Local processing offers better privacy while cloud services may offer higher accuracy.
Features
Always-on-Top Mode
Keep the Companion Orb visible above all other windows:- Enable in Settings -> Companion Orb -> Always on Top
- Useful during meetings or while referencing AI responses
- Toggle with right-click -> Always on Top
Auto-Hide
Configure the orb to automatically collapse when not in use:- After timeout: Collapse after a configurable period of inactivity
- On click away: Collapse when you click elsewhere
- Manual only: Stay expanded until you explicitly collapse it
Context Awareness
The Companion Orb inherits EnConvo’s full context awareness capabilities:- Automatically detects your active application
- Reads browser tab content when relevant
- Recognizes selected text and files
- Adapts suggestions based on your current task
Conversation History
The Companion Orb maintains full conversation history:- Scroll through previous messages
- Start new conversations with
⌘ N - Switch between recent conversations
- Search across conversation history
Multi-Model Support
Switch between AI models without leaving the Companion Orb:- Click the model name at the top of the expanded panel
- Select a different model from the dropdown
- Continue your conversation with the new model
Configuration
Settings -> Companion Orb
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Show on Launch | Display the orb when EnConvo starts | On |
| Always on Top | Keep above other windows | Off |
| Auto-hide | Collapse behavior | On click away |
| Default Position | Starting screen position | Right side |
| Opacity | Orb transparency when idle | 80% |
| Size | Orb size (small, medium, large) | Medium |
| Quick Actions | Pinned action buttons | Default set |
| Default Model | AI model for new conversations | System default |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⇧⌘A | Toggle voice chat |
⌘ N | New conversation |
⌘ Enter | Send message |
Esc | Collapse the panel |
Tips & Tricks
Use it as a meeting companion
Use it as a meeting companion
Keep the Companion Orb expanded during meetings to quickly look up information, summarize discussion points, or draft responses — all without switching windows.
Pin your most-used workflows
Pin your most-used workflows
If you frequently run specific workflows or commands, pin them as quick actions. One click is faster than typing the command every time.
Voice chat while commuting
Voice chat while commuting
Use voice chat mode with headphones for hands-free AI interaction while walking, commuting, or doing household tasks.
Quick screen analysis
Quick screen analysis
The Screenshot Explain quick action is excellent for quickly understanding error messages, unfamiliar UI, charts, or any visual content on your screen.
Keep it minimal
Keep it minimal
If you find the orb distracting, reduce its opacity and enable auto-hide. It will be there when you need it but invisible when you don’t.
Companion Orb vs SmartBar
Both provide AI access, but they serve different purposes:| Aspect | Companion Orb | SmartBar |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Always visible on screen | Press ⇧⌘D to summon |
| Persistence | Stays open, maintains conversation | Appears, responds, disappears |
| Best for | Ongoing conversations, voice chat, quick actions | Quick one-off queries, commands |
| Screen space | Uses screen edge space | Overlay that disappears |
| Voice | Built-in voice chat | Text input focused |
Related Features
SmartBar
Quick AI access overlay
Voice Dictation
Voice-to-text input
Meeting Recording
Record and transcribe meetings
Context Awareness
How EnConvo understands your screen