Getting Started with BB
Welcome to BB! This guide will help you get up and running with BB's desktop app and introduce you to our objectives-focused approach for all project types, from research and writing to analysis and development.
Quick Start
1. Installation
- Download BB
- Run the installer
- Launch BB
2. Sign Up
- Sign up (or Log in)
- Click on Settings
- Choose a plan
3. Add a Project
- Click "Create New Project"
- Select project directory
- Choose project type
4. Start Chatting
- Select your project
- Click "New Conversation"
- Share your objective
Understanding BB's Approach
Thinking in Objectives
BB works best when you focus on what you want to achieve rather than how to achieve it. Instead of following step-by-step processes, share your objectives and let BB handle the complexity.
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 Domains:
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
Conversations
Conversations are your interaction sessions with BB. Each conversation:
- Has a specific focus or objective
- Maintains context of your discussion
- Can access project files as needed
Pro Tip: Create separate conversations for different aspects of your project. For example, use one conversation for literature review and another for data analysis.
File Management
BB can work with any files in your project, regardless of domain:
- Research papers and literature (PDF, DOCX, etc.)
- Data files (CSV, JSON, Excel, etc.)
- Content and media assets
- Code and configuration files
Domain-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 Conversations
Best practices for organizing conversations and managing resources for complex projects.
Explore Use Cases
See how professionals across all domains are using BB to achieve their objectives.
Last updated: March 25, 2025