Requires macOS 14 or newer.

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Open a workspace

Amber's workspace launcher showing new workspace, open, and import options
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Open Amber on your Mac

Launch the application from your Applications folder or Spotlight search
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Choose from three options

  • Create new workspace with ⌘ + ⇧ + N
  • Open existing workspace with ⌘ + O
  • Import .docx or .md files
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Start writing

Your new writing space will open automatically

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Start writing

Amber's main writing interface showing the editor and AI companion
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Familiarize yourself with the panels

  • Left: Your sections (chapters, scenes, or organization)
  • Center: Your infinite writing canvas
  • Right: Your AI companion and notes
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Learn the panel controls

  • Show/hide left panel: ⌘ + ⌥ + 2
  • Show/hide right panel: ⌘ + ⌥ + 3
  • Enter full screen: ⌘ + ⌥ + 4

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Reference notes

Reference notes panel showing section and workspace notes
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Choose your note type

  • Section Notes for chapter-specific details
  • Workspace Notes for story-wide reference
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Create and manage notes

  • Add new notes from the panel
  • Create notes from AI suggestions
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Access anywhere

Your notes are always available throughout your workspace

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Amber Assist

Amber's AI assistant interface
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Start a new chat

Click the + button to begin a conversation
  • Writer’s block solutions
  • Story questions answered
  • Section ideas generated
  • Research assistance
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Choose your AI model

Selecting a local AI model
Offline Models (run completely on your Mac):
  • Hermes 3B: Quick responses for light tasks
  • DeepSeek R1 7B: Perfect balance of speed and capability
  • DeepSeek R1 Llama 8B: Our most powerful model for creative writing
Amber's local AI model options
Online Model (requires internet):
  • Gemini: Advanced cloud AI for complex tasks
Amber's cloud AI options
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Add as a new section or reference note

  • Insert as a new section or reference note
Creating a new section from AI suggestions

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Formatting

Amber's rich text formatting bar with styling options
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Text Styling

  • Heading 1 ⌘ + 1
  • Heading 2 ⌘ + 2
  • Heading 3 ⌘ + 3
  • Paragraph ⌘ + /
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Quick Formatting

  • Bold ⌘ + B
  • Italic ⌘ + I
  • Underline ⌘ + U
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Add Links

  • ⌘ + ⇧ + 3 to insert links
  • Link to sections or external resources
  • (Internal links coming soon)
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Text Alignment

  • Left, center, right or justify align
  • Perfect for headings and quotes
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Export Options

  • Share your work
  • Multiple format options (MD and PDF)
Amber's command center - the Navigator
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Open the Navigator

Press ⌘ + K to access your command center
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Access document management

  • Create new sections
  • Toggle notes visibility
  • Rename or delete sections
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Configure settings and AI

  • Switch between AI models
  • Update writing context
  • Adjust preferences
💡 Pro tip: Just start typing to filter commands - the Navigator learns your most-used commands over time!
Filtering commands in the Navigator

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Setting context

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Add custom context details

Share relevant background from your story:
  • Previous sections’ key events
  • Character details for this scene
  • World-building elements that matter here
  • Specific goals for this section
Setting custom context for your writing
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Set quick context options

Quick context options for common writing scenarios
Help Amber understand the current section you’re working on:
  • Genre of your current chapter/scene
  • Style you’re aiming for in this section
  • Target audience for this piece
  • Current writing stage (draft, revision, etc.)
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Work with contextual suggestions

Amber uses your section’s context to provide relevant help:
  • Copy suggestions that fit your scene
  • Create new related sections
  • Add reference notes with key details
  • Save ideas for later sections
Copy AI suggestions to clipboard
Create reference notes from AI responses
Remember: You are the writer and world builder. Amber is your creative copilot, here to support your creative journey while you craft your unique stories.
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