Start Your First Conversation in 30 Seconds
Step 1: Create a Space
After opening Halo, you will see the main interface. Click the "+" on the left sidebar to create a new space.
There are two space modes:
| Mode | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Halo Space (Temporary) | No folder binding required — open and ready instantly | Quick Q&A, brainstorming |
| Dedicated Space | Linked to a local project directory — AI can read and write files inside | Code development, project management |
For first-time use, a temporary space is all you need.
Step 2: Send Your First Message
Describe what you want to do in natural language in the input box. Halo runs on Claude Code underneath, so you can say things like:
Write a Python web scraper that fetches the top 10 posts from Hacker NewsOrganize the files on my desktop and sort them into folders by file typeAnalyze this code for performance issuesHalo will invoke its AI Agent capabilities to autonomously plan steps, execute commands, and return results.
Step 3: Get to Know the Interface
Left sidebar: Space list — manage multiple parallel tasks
Top area: Model switcher (top-right corner) — switch API keys and models at any time
Bottom-left of input box: 🌐 icon — enables the AI browser
Thinking toolbar: Collapsed by default — expand it to see raw AI tool calls in progress
Quick Reference
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Create new space | Click "+" in the left sidebar |
| Switch model / API key | Top-right dropdown menu |
| Enable AI browser | 🌐 icon at the bottom-left of the input box |
| Upload image | Click "+" or paste / drag and drop |
| Compress context | Send /compact |
| Remote access | Settings → Remote Access |
Next Steps
- Learn about Spaces in full detail
- Enable the AI Browser and let AI operate web pages automatically
- Configure Remote Access to control Halo from anywhere