General Setup & Basics
What is the “Workspace” and where should I put it?
When you launch Rebel, you must choose a workspace folder, which acts as your ‘home base’ for storing your spaces, skills, and memory. You can pick an existing folder or let Rebel create a new one for you.
If you are working with a team, you can even connect a shared folder, such as a synced Google Drive or Dropbox folder. Note that Rebel stores its own app data separately from this workspace folder.
How do I connect Rebel to my other apps like Slack or Gmail?
You can grant Rebel access to external services including Slack, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Notion via the Settings → Connectors menu. You can browse available connectors, click to enable them, and follow the authentication guide. These connectors allow Rebel to access your files and tools to help you get work done.
What are the different conversation modes?
When starting a conversation, you can choose how Rebel interacts with you. Use Quick Question mode when you need fast answers without Rebel accessing your external tools. Alternatively, use On the Case mode when you need Rebel to perform actions or access your connected tools.
Does Rebel save my progress if I switch conversations?
Yes. Rebel features a Drafts system; if you start typing a message and switch to a different conversation, your draft remains saved so you can return to it later. You can also use Ctrl+Tab to cycle through conversations that have active drafts.
Privacy & Features
Is it safe to let Rebel access my data and tools?
Rebel is designed to be safe and will ask for permission before performing any potentially risky actions. You can control how cautious the AI is by selecting a safety level: Permissive (for speed), Balanced (for everyday use), or Cautious (for sensitive work). There is also a Privacy Mode available for additional control.
What are “Spaces” and how do I use them?
Spaces are organised areas within Rebel used to separate different contexts, such as specific projects or teams. Think of them as folders with superpowers: each space has its own specific skills, memory, and sharing settings. You are automatically given a personal Chief-of-Staff space, but you can create shared team spaces or personal spaces for family and side projects.
What is “Memory” in Rebel?
Memory is what Rebel learns about you over time, including your preferences, ongoing projects, and key context. This information lives in your spaces and is organised into topics that Rebel can reference to personalise its responses.
Getting Help
How can I learn to use Rebel effectively?
Rebel includes an interactive onboarding checklist on first launch that guides you through granting permissions, creating your profile, and exploring the interface. If you get stuck, you can simply ask Rebel directly by saying “I’m confused about [thing]”. Additionally, you can find troubleshooting guides and a glossary of terms in the help section.
Analogy for Understanding Rebel:
To grasp how the system works, picture Rebel as a capable new colleague sitting at a desk (your Workspace). You give them specific filing cabinets for different projects (your Spaces) and teach them specific procedures (your Skills). Through Connectors, you give them a pass to enter your mailroom or meeting rooms (Gmail/Slack). Finally, Safety settings are the office protocols that determine whether this colleague needs your signature before sending a letter or if they are trusted to send it on their own.