Feature Guide
Owlfy Feature Guide
Section titled “Owlfy Feature Guide”Product Overview
Section titled “Product Overview”Owlfy is a next-generation Voice AI Operating System that redefines how humans interact with computers through full voice interaction. Command your computer with natural language and let AI seamlessly integrate into daily operations for 10x efficiency gains.
Product Slogan: Speak. It’s Done.
Quick Start
Section titled “Quick Start”Voice Key Operations
Section titled “Voice Key Operations”Owlfy’s core interactions are completed through the voice key:
| Operation | Function | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Click voice key | Launch “Voice Input” | Voice-to-text input |
| Hold voice key | Launch task execution | Sonic Execution (quick tasks) or AI Assistant (complex tasks) |
Default Voice Keys:
- Windows:
Right Altkey orMouse wheel - macOS:
Fnkey orMouse wheel
You can customize the voice key in Settings.
Text Command Bar
Section titled “Text Command Bar”When it’s inconvenient to speak, use the text command bar:
- macOS:
Option + Space - Windows:
Ctrl + Space
Type your request and press Enter — equivalent to holding the voice key.
Core Features
Section titled “Core Features”1. Sonic Execution
Section titled “1. Sonic Execution”Triggered by holding the voice key and speaking a quick command. Instantly completes computer operations.
1.1 Quick Launch
Section titled “1.1 Quick Launch”Say the name to instantly open apps, websites, or directories.
| Type | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Application | ”Open WeChat” | Launches WeChat |
| Website | ”Open GitHub” | Opens github.com |
| Directory | ”Open Downloads” | Opens Downloads folder |
Custom Aliases: Set your own aliases for apps, websites, and directories in Settings.
1.2 Instant Search
Section titled “1.2 Instant Search”Say search content and specify a search engine for quick results.
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| ”Search for iPhone 16 review” | Opens default search engine |
| ”Google search climate change” | Searches Google |
| ”Bing search AI trends” | Searches Bing |
1.3 Smart Text Processing
Section titled “1.3 Smart Text Processing”Select text, hold the voice key, and speak your need. AI processes instantly.
Text Polishing & Rewriting
Section titled “Text Polishing & Rewriting”| Input | Command | Output |
|---|---|---|
| ”Boss, I can’t do this project, it’s too hard." | "Rewrite this in a professional tone" | "I’m encountering some technical roadblocks with this project and would appreciate discussing potential resources or alternative approaches." |
| "Do it yourself." | "Make this sound more tactful" | "Could you please handle this yourself?" |
| "Had amazing hotpot today and it totally made my day." | "Turn this into an Instagram caption" | "Hotpot kind of night and absolutely no regrets. So good, so comforting. 🍲✨ #FoodieFinds #HotpotLove” |
Information Extraction & Summarization
Section titled “Information Extraction & Summarization”| Input | Command | Output |
|---|---|---|
| ”Let’s review the design at 10 AM tomorrow. Bob, print 3 copies. Alice, book room 2." | "List the action items” | • 10:00 AM: Design review • Bob: Print 3 copies • Alice: Book Room 2 |
| ”Q3 revenue increased 20% year over year thanks to strong cloud growth, but margins dipped slightly because of higher R&D spending." | "Make this shorter" | "Cloud growth lifted Q3 revenue, but higher R&D spending hurt margins.” |
Code Processing
Section titled “Code Processing”| Input | Command | Output |
|---|---|---|
const sum = arr.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0); | ”Explain this code" | "This uses the reduce method to iterate over ‘arr’, accumulating the sum of its elements starting from 0.” |
const sum = arr.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0); | ”Turn this JavaScript into Python” | sum_result = sum(arr) |
Knowledge Queries
Section titled “Knowledge Queries”| Input | Command | Output |
|---|---|---|
| ”FOMO" | "What does this mean?" | "Fear of missing out — the anxious feeling that other people may be having rewarding experiences without you." |
| "Despite of the heavy rain, but we still arrived on time for the meeting." | "Fix the grammar" | "Despite the heavy rain, we still arrived on time for the meeting.” |
Data Transformation
Section titled “Data Transformation”| Input | Command | Output |
|---|---|---|
| ”Bob expensed $150 for taxi, Alice spent $200 on meals, and John paid $80 for taxi." | "Turn this into a table” | | Name | Type | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | | Bob | Taxi | $150 | | Alice | Meals | $200 | | John | Taxi | $80 | |
1.4 Smart File Processing
Section titled “1.4 Smart File Processing”Select one or more files, hold the voice key, and speak your requirements. AI quickly processes them.
Image Processing: Compress, convert formats, remove backgrounds, adjust resolution, OCR, flip, rotate, crop, color adjustment, multiple images to GIF/PDF.
Audio/Video Processing: Compress, add watermark, speed up/slow down, smart silence removal, concatenate, format conversion, extract audio, frame extraction, voice recognition.
Document Processing: Merge/split PDF, PDF watermark, PDF to image, Markdown to PDF/Word, draw charts, edit Excel/Word/PPT, AI generate PPT, document to Markdown.
2. Voice Input
Section titled “2. Voice Input”Triggered by clicking the voice key. Not just transcription — an intelligent text input experience.
Input Flow
Section titled “Input Flow”- Click the voice key → Start speaking
- Click again to end
- Owlfy applies role polishing
- Output appears at the current cursor position
Role Polishing
Section titled “Role Polishing”Choose from multiple roles to polish your voice input:
| Role | Effect |
|---|---|
| Oral Correction | Converts spoken language into formal written language |
| Workplace Professional | Rewrites casual speech into polished, high-EQ workplace expressions |
| Custom Role | Create your own roles for personalized needs |
Example:
- Say: “Free for dinner tomorrow?”
- Select “Workplace Professional” → Output: “Would you be available for dinner tomorrow evening?”
Multi-language Output
Section titled “Multi-language Output”Specify the output language to achieve real-time translation while recording.
Example:
- Say in Chinese: “明天一起开会讨论一下这个方案”
- Set output language to English → Output: “Let’s meet tomorrow to discuss this proposal.”
Smart Snippets
Section titled “Smart Snippets”Map long text to short phrases for quick input.
Example:
- Set: “123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001, (555) 123-4567” = “Shipping address”
- Say: “Shipping address” → Full address and contact info is entered instantly
Privacy Guarantee: Snippets are stored locally with no network transmission.
3. AI Assistant
Section titled “3. AI Assistant”Triggered by holding the voice key and describing a complex task. Owlfy has a powerful AI scheduling engine that completes tasks through planned execution.
Full Capability Support
Section titled “Full Capability Support”Intelligently invokes a vast array of Skills to handle:
- Images, Audio & Video: Format conversion, compression, cropping, smart editing, material extraction, dubbing, etc.
- Documents: Writing, summarizing, translating, rewriting, merging, splitting, format conversion, etc.
- System Operations: Organizing files, cleaning junk, shutdown/lock screen, etc.
- Web Automation: Searching, extracting web content, downloading resources, automating web operations, etc.
Plan & Execute
Section titled “Plan & Execute”Breaks large tasks into executable plans, then tackles them one by one through code, CLI commands, APIs, MCP, or Skills — delivering the final result.
Example:
- Task: “Summarize the key points from all PDFs in my Downloads folder and create a Word document”
- AI Assistant plan:
- Scan Downloads folder for PDF files
- Extract text from each PDF
- Summarize key points
- Generate a formatted Word document
Local-First
Section titled “Local-First”For tasks that can be completed locally through programs, scripts, or tools — such as document processing, image processing (non-AIGC), and audio/video processing (non-AIGC) — AI Assistant prioritizes local execution. Files are not uploaded to the cloud, ensuring data security.
4. Scheduled Tasks
Section titled “4. Scheduled Tasks”Let your computer learn to work “automatically and spontaneously.”
Periodic Execution
Section titled “Periodic Execution”Supports one-time or recurring tasks.
Example Scenarios:
- Check and summarize important emails every hour
- Auto shutdown at 21:00 every day
- Every Monday at 9:00 AM: Summarize last week’s meeting notes and create this week’s to-do list
5. Remote Control
Section titled “5. Remote Control”Break spatial limits. Send tasks via mobile instant messaging apps (such as WhatsApp, Messenger). The Owlfy assistant completes tasks on your controlled computer and feeds results back to your phone in real time.
Settings
Section titled “Settings”General
Section titled “General”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Run on system startup | Start Owlfy automatically when the computer boots |
| Mouse wheel as voice key | Use mouse middle button as the voice shortcut |
| Keyboard voice key | Set which key triggers voice functions (Mac default: Fn, Windows default: Right Alt) |
| Text command bar shortcut | Set shortcut for the text command bar |
| Screenshot shortcut | Set shortcut for the screenshot tool |
| Interface language | Switch software display language |
| Appearance theme | Light, Dark, or follow system |
| System permissions | View and enable Accessibility, Screen Recording, Full Disk Access (mainly for macOS) |
Clipboard
Section titled “Clipboard”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Clipboard shortcut | Set shortcut to open clipboard history |
| History count | View current clipboard history capacity |
AI Assistant
Section titled “AI Assistant”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Assistant sandbox mode | Determines the scope of operations AI can perform on your computer |
| AI Assistant Workspace | In restricted mode, AI can only read/write files in the specified folder |
| AI Assistant approval policy | Whether AI asks for confirmation before high-risk or restricted operations |
| Confirm before AI Assistant tasks | When enabled, tasks sent to AI Assistant require confirmation before execution |
Voice Input
Section titled “Voice Input”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Select recording device and test microphone |
| Mute system during recording | Automatically mute system sound during voice input to avoid interference |
| Voice bar sound effects | Play sounds when voice bar appears and disappears |
Account
Section titled “Account”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Login/Logout | Manage account login status |
| Membership info | View membership status, validity, and renewal options |
| My devices | View devices logged into your account |
| Edit device name | Rename devices for easier identification |
| Refresh device list | Re-fetch latest device status |
| Remove device | Remove a specific device from your account |
| Redemption code | Enter codes to redeem points or membership benefits |
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Current version | View version number |
| Check for updates | Manually check for new versions |
| Install update | Install when a new version is downloaded |
| Official homepage / social media | Links to official website and social accounts |
Privacy & Security
Section titled “Privacy & Security”Owlfy follows the principle of “Local-First, On-Demand, No Excessive Retention.”
1. Local Personalized Configuration
Section titled “1. Local Personalized Configuration”Your personal settings are saved locally, not stored long-term on servers.
- Local content: Aliases, smart snippets, custom roles, etc.
- More controllable: Content follows the current device, not becoming a platform-side long-term profile.
- Device change reminder: Re-setup is usually needed when changing computers.
2. Local History
Section titled “2. Local History”Usage history is kept locally by default.
- Local-first: Chat history and operation logs are saved only on your device.
- Easy to trace: Conveniently review past actions and conversations.
- Reduced leakage: History does not automatically become long-term cloud archives.
3. Voice Privacy Protection
Section titled “3. Voice Privacy Protection”- For real-time recognition only: Voice content is used only for the current recognition and processing session.
- No long-term retention: Voice data is not kept long-term.
- Not used for model training: Voice content is never used to train any model.
4. System Permission Principles
Section titled “4. System Permission Principles”- Permissions serve functions: Used for reading selected text, screenshots, voice input, etc.
- Not unlimited collection: Granting permission does not mean continuous monitoring.
- On-demand activation: Permissions only take effect when you use the corresponding feature.
5. Privacy Protection Summary
Section titled “5. Privacy Protection Summary”- Local-first storage for personal settings and history
- Minimal necessary use — data only used for the current function
- Voice is not retained — only for real-time recognition
- No participation in training — voice data not used for model training
- Perceivable permissions — users know what permissions are needed and why
6. User Recommendations
Section titled “6. User Recommendations”- Only enable necessary permissions
- Check content before sharing conversations or screenshots
- Periodically clean up local records
- Allow time for re-setup when changing devices with many local configurations
7. One-Sentence Summary
Section titled “7. One-Sentence Summary”Owlfy’s privacy policy is not “collect as much as possible,” but:
- Store locally when possible
- Use only for the current function
- Voice is for recognition only — not saved, not trained
Stamina System
Section titled “Stamina System”Owlfy uses a stamina system to manage AI feature usage quotas.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Stamina Usage | Used for AI-related operations |
| Daily Stamina | 50 stamina gifted daily |
| Stamina Acquisition | Earn extra stamina through referrals, etc. |
Getting Stamina
Section titled “Getting Stamina”| Method | Reward |
|---|---|
| Daily check-in | 50 stamina/day |
| Invite friends | 1000 stamina/person |
| Promote Owlfy | Up to lifetime membership |
Technical Support
Section titled “Technical Support”| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Supported Platforms | Windows, macOS (Intel/Apple Silicon), Linux |
| Developer Tools | Built-in DevTools for debugging |
| MCP Ecosystem | Supports installing third-party MCP skills |
How to customize app aliases?
Section titled “How to customize app aliases?”Find “App Management” in Settings to add custom aliases for apps.
How to add custom websites?
Section titled “How to add custom websites?”Find “Website Management” in Settings to add URLs and aliases.
How to create custom roles?
Section titled “How to create custom roles?”Click “Role Management” in the voice input interface to add exclusive roles.
What to do when stamina runs out?
Section titled “What to do when stamina runs out?”Wait for the next day’s gifted stamina, or earn extra stamina by inviting friends.
Version Information
Section titled “Version Information”- Current Version: 2.0
- Release Date: 2026
- Developer: Silicon Geek Co., Limited