Iris

Description

Iris redefines productivity by creating a new relationship between you and your computer. Unlike traditional applications confined to isolated windows, Iris operates as an intelligent assistant that understands context across all your tools. It bridges the gap between disconnected apps, eliminating the need for constant copy-pasting, searching, and manual coordination.

At its core, Iris functions as an LLM client, serving as the foundation for its intelligent capabilities. The app is designed to learn your preferences over time, making better decisions and eventually anticipating your needs before you even articulate them. This proactive assistance aims to reduce the thousands of small frictions that characterize daily computer use.

Iris is not confined to a single application window. Activated by a simple shortcut, it appears as a discreet column on the edge of your screen, floating above other windows without being intrusive. It can analyze the content of any app you point it to, instantly understanding your current workflow. Future developments aim to allow Iris to interact directly within app interfaces, surfacing relevant actions.

The initial expansion of Iris's capabilities includes a robust intelligent calendar. You can use it alongside your existing calendar or as a complete replacement. Scheduling becomes effortless with natural language commands like "Set up coffee with Sam next week" or "Move my dentist to Thursday." Iris fills in the necessary details, but also provides a full interface for precise control when needed. The more you use it, the more it learns your meeting durations, preferred lunch spots, and buffer times, optimizing scheduling based on your patterns.

Future planned integrations include email, tasks, and notes, all connected through Iris. The vision is to build productivity software that makes decisions intuitively, much like a human assistant. Iris aims to create a seamless experience where complex tasks are handled efficiently, allowing users to wonder how they ever managed without it.

Iris's Core Features

• Intelligent assistant that works across multiple applications

• Learns user preferences and anticipates needs

• Reduces manual coordination tasks like copy-pasting and searching

• Appears as a floating column on the screen edge

• Understands context across different applications

• Includes brand new calendar functionality

• Improved screenshot tool

• Redesigned onboarding process

• Pairs natural language input with direct control interface

• Develops personalized scheduling patterns

• Future integrations planned for email, tasks, and notes

• Built on an LLM client foundation

• Swift-powered Mac app

How to use Iris?

1. 1

   Activate Iris: Double-tap Option to bring up the assistant.

2. 2

   Interact with Iris: Use natural language commands for tasks or access the full interface for precision.

3. 3

   Utilize Calendar: Schedule meetings, move appointments, and let Iris fill in details.

4. 4

   Point and Understand: Direct Iris at any app to have it understand your current workflow.

5. 5

   Learn and Optimize: Continue using Iris to allow it to learn your preferences and improve its assistance.

6. 6

   Integrate Future Tools: Connect email, tasks, and notes as they become available.

Iris's Use Cases

• Automated Scheduling
• Cross-App Workflow
• Contextual Assistance
• Personalized Productivity
• Reduced Friction
• Calendar Management
• Proactive Support

FAQ from Iris

• What is Iris and what does it do?

  Iris is an intelligent assistant that works across all your applications. It understands your tasks and preferences to automate workflows, reduce manual effort, and anticipate your needs, creating a more intuitive computer experience.

• How does Iris work across different apps?

  Iris functions as an LLM client that can analyze and understand context across your various applications. It bridges the gap between disconnected tools, eliminating the need for constant manual data transfer.

• What are the current features of Iris?

  Iris currently offers intelligent assistance across apps, a new calendar functionality, an improved screenshot tool, and redesigned onboarding. It learns user preferences to optimize tasks and can be activated via a shortcut.

• Can Iris replace my existing calendar?

  Yes, Iris's intelligent calendar can be used alongside your existing calendar or as a complete replacement, offering both natural language scheduling and a precise interface.

• How does Iris learn my preferences?

  Iris learns your preferences through continued use. For example, with the calendar, it observes how long your meetings typically run, your preferred lunch spots, and necessary buffer times between calls.

• What is the form factor of Iris?

  Iris appears as a narrow column at the edge of your screen when activated, floating above other windows without being intrusive. It can also analyze any app you point it at.

• What future integrations are planned for Iris?

  Future integrations planned for Iris include email, tasks, and notes, all designed to be connected and managed through the Iris platform.

• Is Iris available on multiple platforms?

  The current beta app is described as a Swift-powered Mac app.

• How do I get started with Iris?

  You can become an early tester of the Iris beta app. The app includes redesigned onboarding to help you get started.

• What is the file size of the Iris beta app?

  The Iris beta app has a file size of approximately 157MB.