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Step-by-step guides for getting more out of Vox across desktop automation, memory, tools, and setup.

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Getting Started with Vox: A Complete Beginner Guide

Download, install, and start using Vox in under five minutes. This guide covers setup, first commands, and essential features.

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How to Connect an MCP Server to Vox

A step-by-step guide to connecting any MCP-compatible server to Vox — Figma, Notion, GitHub, Postgres, and more. Your tools, discoverable by AI.

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Creating Custom Tools for Vox

Build your own tools for Vox — JS functions, webhooks, or desktop actions. Add secrets, write code, and let the agent discover and call your tool automatically.

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How to Set Up Your Knowledge Base in Vox

Index your documents, code, and notes into a local knowledge base. Search everything by voice with instant results.

6 min read·
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Every Tool Vox Can Use on Your Desktop

A complete catalog of 47+ tools Vox can execute — from file management and email to custom tools, MCP servers, and code execution.

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Vox Voice Commands Cheat Sheet

The complete reference for voice commands — from basic questions to multi-step workflows. Print it, bookmark it, master it.

6 min read·
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Understanding Background Agents in Vox

Background agents run tasks while you work. Learn how to queue research, file processing, and multi-step jobs that complete on their own.

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The AI Exam Prep Workflow That Actually Covers Everything

A step-by-step system for turning a semester of notes into study guides, practice exams, and quiz sessions — using background workers.

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How Vox Creates Word Docs, PDFs, and Presentations

Vox generates .docx, .pdf, and .pptx files from voice commands. Here is exactly how document creation works under the hood.

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The Complete Guide to Using Vox for Email

Read, draft, reply, forward, and send emails entirely by voice. This guide covers every email feature in Vox.

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How Vox Runs 47+ Tools Locally on Your Mac

Vox executes file management, system control, communication, and automation tools entirely on your machine. Here is how local tool execution works.

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Keyboard Shortcuts and Productivity Tips for Vox

The real shortcuts Vox supports, plus tips for combining voice and keyboard for faster workflows.

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Index Your Codebase and Search It by Voice

Add your project folder to Vox and search every function, config, and README by voice. Like having a senior dev who read every line.

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Customize What Vox Remembers About You

Set preferences, teach Vox your work style, and shape how it behaves. The more it knows, the better it performs.

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Mastering Multi-Step Workflows in Vox

Chain file operations, email, research, and document creation into single voice commands. Learn how Vox handles complex workflows.

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How to Do Web Research with Vox

Ask a question and Vox searches the web, reads sources, and synthesizes a clear answer. Deep research without opening a browser.

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The Complete File Management Guide for Vox

Search, move, rename, organize, and clean up files by voice. Every file operation Vox supports, explained.

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