You're set up in minutes.

Sign up, log in at chat.beyondbetter.app, and start chatting — no installation required. This guide walks you through each step, plus the optional desktop app and BB Bridge for users who want more control.

Four steps to your first project

1. Sign Up

  1. Create your free account
  2. Confirm your email
  3. Choose a plan (or stay free)
A workspace and first project are created for you automatically
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2. Log In & Start Chatting

  1. Log in at chat.beyondbetter.app
  2. Open your default project
  3. Share your objective
No installation needed — this is the fastest way to get going
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3. Connect a Data Source

  1. Open your project's data source settings
  2. Connect a local folder (via BB Bridge) or a cloud source
  3. Let BB read (and optionally edit) real files
Recommended, not required — you can chat right away and add this anytime
Data Sources Guide →

4. Advanced: Install Local Tools

  1. Want to run your own Local Hub? Download the desktop app
  2. Just need live folder access from the cloud? Install BB Bridge
  3. Both are optional and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Most users never need this step
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Tell BB what you want. It figures out the how.

Thinking in Objectives

Most tools ask you to figure out the how. BB asks for the what. Describe what you're trying to achieve, and BB works out the approach — so you stay focused on your actual goal.

Traditional Approach:

"I need to analyze 50 research papers for common themes. First, I'll create a spreadsheet, then read each paper..."

✗ Focuses on implementation details

BB Approach:

"I want to identify the key research trends in these papers about climate change adaptation, particularly focusing on urban planning approaches."

✓ Focuses on desired outcome

Examples Across Areas Of Expertise:

For Researchers:

"I need to synthesize these 20 papers on quantum computing algorithms to identify research gaps and future directions."

For Writers:

"I want to create a content system about sustainable investing that works across our blog, social media, and newsletter."

For Analysts:

"I need to understand customer behavior patterns from these five data sources and visualize them for an executive presentation."

For Developers:

"I want to build an integration between our CRM and email marketing platform to automate customer communication."

Core Concepts

Projects

A project is any directory containing files you want to work with. Projects can be of any type, including:

  • Research materials and literature
  • Content and marketing assets
  • Data sets and analysis files
  • Code and development projects
Learn more about projects →

Collaborations

Collaborations are your interaction sessions with BB. Each collaboration:

  • Has a specific focus or objective
  • Maintains context of your discussion
  • Can access project files as needed

Pro Tip: Create separate collaborations for different aspects of your project. For example, use one collaboration for literature review and another for data analysis.

Learn about managing collaborations →

File Management

BB can work with any files in your project, regardless of area of expertise:

  • Research papers and literature (PDF, DOCX, etc.)
  • Data files (CSV, JSON, Excel, etc.)
  • Content and media assets
  • Code and configuration files
Learn about file management →

Expertise-Specific Getting Started

For Researchers

Start your research journey with BB. Learn how to use BB for literature reviews, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

For Writers

Begin creating better content with BB. Discover workflows for research, content structure, and multi-channel publication.

For Analysts

Start analyzing faster with BB. Learn how to integrate data sources, create visualizations, and develop interactive dashboards.

For Developers

Begin coding more efficiently with BB. Explore how BB can help with system design, implementation, and integration.

Next Steps

Thinking in Objectives

Learn more about BB's objectives-focused approach and how to use it effectively across any project type.

Managing Collaborations

Best practices for organizing collaborations and managing resources for complex projects.

Explore Use Cases

See how professionals across all areas of expertise are using BB to achieve their objectives.

Last updated: March 25, 2025