Core Concept: Dashboard & Navigation
Rephlo's interface is designed to be unobtrusive. It stays out of your way until you need it.
The Dashboard
The Dashboard is your "Home Base". You can access it by left-clicking the tray icon or using the configured hotkey (if set to open Dashboard).
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Rephlo Dashboard │
│ │
│ Quick Actions │
│ [+ New Command] [📷 Capture] [💬 New Chat] │
│ [📁 Spaces] [🔄 Refresh] │
│ │
│ ⭐ Favorites │
│ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ │
│ │ Summarize │ │ Fix Typos │ │
│ └────────────┘ └────────────┘ │
│ │
│ 📊 Commands: 42 | Spaces: 3 | Today: 15 │
│ │
│ 🕒 Recent Activity │
│ • Analyzed "Report.pdf" (2m ago) │
│ • Translated "Email" (1h ago) │
│ │
│ 💬 Recent Conversations │
│ • Project brainstorm (5m ago) │
│ • Code review discussion (1h ago) │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Key Sections
- Quick Actions Bar: Provides instant access to common tasks:
- New Command: Create a new command from scratch
- Capture: Take a screenshot for image analysis
- New Chat: Start a new AI conversation
- Spaces: Open the Spaces browser
- Refresh: Reload dashboard data
- Favorites: Your pinned, most-used commands for instant access. Commands marked as favorites appear here for one-click execution.
- Stats Bar: Shows key usage metrics at a glance:
- Commands: Total number of commands in your library
- Spaces: Number of configured Spaces
- Today's Executions: How many commands you've run today
- Recent Activity: A log of your last few command executions, showing what was processed and when.
- Recent Conversations: Your latest chat sessions with AI, allowing you to quickly resume ongoing conversations.
Welcome State
If you're a new user without any commands or activity, the Dashboard displays a Welcome State with helpful getting-started tips and quick links to create your first command or explore templates.
Sidebar Navigation
The sidebar provides access to all major sections of the application:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Home screen with favorites, stats, and recent activity |
| Commands | Browse, create, edit, and organize your command library |
| Spaces | Manage knowledge bases (document collections) |
| History | View past command executions with full audit trail |
| Chat | Interactive AI conversations |
| Gallery | Browse and import community command templates |
| Settings | Application configuration (gear icon at bottom) |
System Tray Icon
Rephlo lives in the System Tray (macOS menu bar, Windows notification area).
- Left-Click: Opens the Quick Menu or Dashboard.
- Right-Click: Opens the Context Menu with options like:
- Open Dashboard
- Settings
- Exit
Context Overlays
When you trigger Rephlo via a hotkey or drag-select on selected text, you don't see the full dashboard. Instead, you see a Context Overlay.
- Purpose: To keep you focused on your current application.
- Behavior: It floats near your mouse cursor or the center of the screen, allowing you to pick a command and disappear immediately after execution.
Tip: You can test the overlay anytime from Settings > Hotkeys using the Test Overlay button.
┌────────────────────── ───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MAIN DASHBOARD LAYOUT │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Rephlo [_] [O] [X] │ │
│ ├───────────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ SIDEBAR │ MAIN CONTENT AREA │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────┐ │ Quick Actions │ │
│ │ │Home │ │ [+ New Command] [Capture] [New Chat] [Spaces] │ │
│ │ └─────┘ │ │ │
│ │ │ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │ │
│ │ ┌─────┐ │ │ │
│ │ │Cmds │ │ Favorites │ │
│ │ └─────┘ │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ │Summarize │ │Fix Typos │ │Translate │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────┐ │ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │ │
│ │ │Space│ │ │ │
│ │ └─────┘ │ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────┐ │ Stats: 42 Commands | 3 Spaces | 15 Today │ │
│ │ │Hist │ │ │ │
│ │ └─────┘ │ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────┐ │ Recent Activity │ │
│ │ │Chat │ │ > Analyzed "Report.pdf" (2m ago) │ │
│ │ └─────┘ │ > Translated "Email" (1h ago) │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ───── │ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │ │
│ │ ┌─────┐ │ │ │
│ │ │ Gear│ │ Recent Conversations │ │
│ │ └─────┘ │ > Project brainstorm (5m ago) │ │
│ │ │ > Code review discussion (1h ago) │ │
│ └───────────┴─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Zoom Controls
Rephlo supports app-wide zoom for accessibility and comfort. The zoom level applies to all text and UI elements across every screen.
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom In | Cmd+Plus (Cmd+=) | Ctrl+Plus (Ctrl+=) |
| Zoom Out | Cmd+Minus | Ctrl+Minus |
| Reset Zoom | Cmd+0 | Ctrl+0 |
These shortcuts work from anywhere in the app -- Dashboard, Commands, Settings, or any other view. Useful for presentations, accessibility needs, or when working with small text.
History
Accessible from the Dashboard, the History view shows a detailed log of past interactions.
- Audit: See exactly what was sent to the AI and what came back.
- Reuse: Click any history item to copy the result again.
Next Step: Ready to master the tools? Proceed to the Features section.