Getting Started with Oskuo
A guided tour of every major feature — what it does, where to find it, and how to set it up.
Chat
What it is
Oskuo is an AI assistant you talk to in natural language. Every conversation is a thread. You can have multiple open at once via tabs.
Where to find it
The chat is the main screen. Start a new conversation from the "+" button or the sidebar.
Why you'd use it
It's how you interact with everything — ask questions, give instructions, run tools.
How it affects your chats
You can switch between Fast (quick answers) and Deep (slower, more thorough reasoning) using the toggle at the top of the chat. Deep mode is best for complex tasks like writing long articles or analysing data.
How to set it up
- No setup needed — just start typing.
- Switch between Fast and Deep mode with the toggle above the input.
Connectors
What it is
Connectors link Oskuo to your external tools — WordPress, Gmail, Shopify, Notion, social media, and more. Once connected, the AI can read and write data in those services on your behalf.
Where to find it
Click the plug icon in the left sidebar to open the Connectors panel.
Why you'd use it
Instead of switching between tabs and apps, you can manage everything from a single conversation.
How it affects your chats
When a connector is active, the AI has access to its tools. For example, if WordPress is connected, the AI can list posts, create drafts, and update SEO metadata when you ask.
How to set it up
- Open Connectors from the sidebar.
- Pick a service and enter your credentials or sign in via OAuth.
- See the individual connector guides for detailed step-by-step instructions.
Skills
What it is
Skills are specialised knowledge modules that teach the AI how to handle specific types of work — like writing blog posts, reviewing code, or creating social media content.
Where to find it
Click the sparkle icon in the left sidebar to open the Skills panel. Toggle skills on or off.
Why you'd use it
Skills make the AI better at specific tasks by providing domain-specific guidance and structure.
How it affects your chats
When a skill is enabled, it appears in the AI's context. The AI reads the relevant skill when it detects a matching task. For example, if a "Blog Writer" skill is enabled and you ask to write a blog post, the AI follows the skill's guidelines for tone, structure, and SEO.
How to set it up
- Skills are enabled by default.
- Open the Skills panel to review, enable, or disable specific skills.
- You can also create your own custom skills.
Tasks
What it is
A built-in task list that the AI can manage for you. Tasks appear in a tray at the bottom of the screen.
Where to find it
Click the checklist icon in the left sidebar, or ask the AI to "add a task". The task tray shows at the bottom of the chat.
Why you'd use it
Keep track of to-dos without leaving the conversation. The AI can add, update, and complete tasks as you work.
How it affects your chats
The AI can see your tasks. If you say "add a task to update the homepage", it creates one. If you say "what's on my list?", it shows your tasks. Tasks persist across conversations.
How to set it up
- No setup needed — just ask the AI to create a task.
- Or click the Tasks icon in the sidebar to add one manually.
Contacts
What it is
A directory of people you interact with frequently. You can star contacts so their details (name, email, role, notes) are automatically included in the AI's context.
Where to find it
Click the people icon in the left sidebar to open the Contacts panel.
Why you'd use it
When you mention a contact by name in conversation, the AI knows who they are, their email, their role, and any notes you've added — so you don't have to repeat context every time.
How it affects your chats
Starred contacts (up to 10) are injected into the AI's context automatically. When you say "email Sarah about the project", the AI knows Sarah's email address and role.
How to set it up
- Open Contacts and click "Add Contact".
- Enter their name, email, company, role, and any notes.
- Star important contacts so they appear in the AI's context.
Documents
What it is
The AI can create and edit documents during a conversation — articles, code, reports, plans. Documents appear in a side panel next to the chat.
Where to find it
Documents appear automatically in the right-side panel when the AI creates one. You can also ask "create a document about X".
Why you'd use it
Get polished, structured output that you can review, edit, and export — rather than just chat messages.
How it affects your chats
When the AI creates or updates a document, it streams into the panel in real time. You can ask the AI to make changes ("make the introduction shorter", "add a conclusion"), and it edits the document in place.
How to set it up
- No setup needed — just ask the AI to create a document.
- Export to PDF, DOCX, ODT, or Markdown from the document panel.
Personalisation
What it is
Profile fields that tell the AI about you — your name, role, company, industry, communication style. This shapes how the AI responds.
Where to find it
Click your avatar in the bottom-left corner → Account → Personalisation.
Why you'd use it
Instead of repeating "I'm a marketing manager at a SaaS company" in every conversation, the AI already knows.
How it affects your chats
Your personalisation fields are included in the AI's context. The AI uses them to tailor tone, terminology, and recommendations to your specific situation.
How to set it up
- Open your account settings and fill in the personalisation fields.
- The more you provide, the more tailored the AI's responses become.
Custom Instructions & Auto Memory
What it is
Custom instructions let you give the AI standing instructions for specific connectors or in general ("always write in British English", "format WordPress posts with H2 headings"). Auto memory means the AI automatically learns your preferences over time from your conversations.
Where to find it
Custom instructions are set per connector in the Connectors panel (click a connector → Custom Instructions). Auto memory is the "Auto-learn" toggle on each connector.
Why you'd use it
You shouldn't have to repeat the same instructions every conversation. Custom instructions persist. Auto memory means the AI gets better the more you use it.
How it affects your chats
Custom instructions are included in the AI's system prompt when the relevant connector is active. Auto memory updates are saved periodically and shape future conversations.
How to set it up
- Open a connector's settings and write your custom instructions in the text area.
- Toggle "Auto-learn" on to let the AI build up knowledge about how you use that connector.
Team Settings
What it is
Manage your team — invite members, assign roles (owner/member), control which connectors the team can use, mandate MFA, and manage billing.
Where to find it
Click your avatar in the bottom-left corner → Team Settings.
Why you'd use it
Keep your team organised, secure, and on the right plan.
How it affects your chats
Team settings don't directly affect chat behaviour, but connector permissions do — if a connector is disabled for the team, members can't use it. Team MFA enforcement adds a security gate before access.
How to set it up
- Go to Team Settings to invite members by email.
- Configure connector permissions for the team.
- Manage your subscription — billing is per-seat for team plans.
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