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Welcome to Ventrilo! πŸ‘‹

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Written by Alessa Cross
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Meet Your New Browser Assistant

Ventrilo is your helpful AI assistant that lives right in your browser. It works in two powerful ways:

  1. Smart Autocomplete that suggests text as you type anywhere on the web
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  2. Chat Sidebar where you can ask questions about any open tabs:
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What makes Ventrilo truly special is its ability to automatically understand the content from all your open browser tabs.
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Think of Ventrilo as a friendly companion that's aware of everything you're looking at online. Whether you're writing an email about something you're researching, creating a social media post, or asking questions about multiple websites you have open, Ventrilo always has the context it needs to help you.

Here's what makes Ventrilo stand out:

  • Works Everywhere: Ventrilo seamlessly helps you across Gmail, Google Docs, Twitter, LinkedIn, Shopify, Etsy, and countless other sites. No matter where you’re writing, Ventrilo.ai is there to assist.

  • Understands Context: Unlike basic grammar tools, Ventrilo uses content from your open tabs to provide deeply informed suggestions

  • Saves You Time: Get real-time, smart suggestions that help you finish your sentences with confidence

  • Adapts to Your Needs: Whether you need professional tone for emails or creative flair for social posts, Ventrilo adjusts to match
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How Ventrilo Makes Your Life Easier

Ventrilo works in two super-convenient ways:

1. Chat With Ventrilo in the Sidebar

Need help understanding something you're reading? Have a question about any of your open tabs? Just open the sidebar and chat with Ventrilo! It's like having a knowledgeable friend right next to you while you browse.
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2. Smart Suggestions as You Type

As you're typing in any text field across the web, Ventrilo offers helpful sentence completions based on what you're working on. It's like having someone pull the words out of your mouth, allowing you to type at the speed of your thoughts!
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Ventrilo in Action: Real-World Examples

To illustrate the power of Ventrilo.ai’s adaptability, here are some real-world examples of how it can enhance your writing across different websites:

Research Reports: Cite Without Switching Tabs

  • Scenario: You're writing a report in Google Docs or Notion with several research papers open in other tabs.

  • How Ventrilo Helps: As you type "Recent studies indicate that...", Ventrilo automatically suggests completions with actual statistics and findings from those open research papers, eliminating the need to constantly switch tabs and manually copy-paste information.

  • Example: When you begin writing "According to the 2023 climate report...", Ventrilo immediately suggests "carbon emissions have decreased by 12% in urban areas" based on the exact data in your open research tab.

Professional Emails: Personalize with Precision

  • Scenario: You're writing an email to a potential business partner with their LinkedIn profile open in another tab.

  • How Ventrilo Helps: As you draft your message, Ventrilo suggests personalized content based on their professional background, recent achievements, and mutual connections visible on their LinkedIn page.

  • Example: When you type "I was impressed by your work in...", Ventrilo suggests "sustainable energy projects at GreenTech Solutions, particularly the solar implementation that reduced costs by 35%" based on the accomplishments listed on their LinkedIn profile.

Market Research: Synthesize Multiple Sources

  • Scenario: You're analyzing a recent product launch with several Reddit discussion threads, news articles, and press releases open in different tabs.

  • How Ventrilo Helps: Ventrilo suggests completions that incorporate user sentiment from Reddit, official feature lists from press releases, and industry expert opinions from news articles.

  • Example: When you type "Initial user feedback suggests...", Ventrilo completes with "strong positive reception to the AR features, though several Reddit threads mention concerns about battery drain" by analyzing the open discussion forums.

Marketing: Create Compelling Property Flyers

  • Scenario: You're designing a property listing flyer in Canva with the home's MLS listing and Zillow page open in other tabs.

  • How Ventrilo Helps: While creating your flyer text, Ventrilo automatically suggests precise property details, neighborhood statistics, and standout features directly from the listing pages.

  • Example: When you type "This charming 3-bedroom home features...", Ventrilo completes with "a recently renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and a spacious backyard that backs to the Riverside community trail, just a 5-minute walk to top-rated Lincoln Elementary" by pulling these exact details from the open MLS and Zillow tabs without requiring you to constantly reference each window.
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Smart Suggestions: Your Thoughts, Completed

How It Works

  • Suggestions appear naturally as you type in any text box on the web, based on context automatically captured from your open tabs

  • Accept sentence suggestions by pressing Tab or the β†’ right arrow key

The Context Bar

Your context bar, located on the bottom right corner of your screen, shows:

  • The Ventrilo "V" logo (you can drag it around!)

  • A chat icon to open the sidebar when you need it

  • A settings gear to customize your experience

  • Tab icons showing which sites are providing context

Cool Features You'll Love

  • Visual Helpers: When typing, the context bar expands to show which tabs are helping with suggestions

  • Movable V: Drag the Ventrilo V around to position the context bar wherever you like

  • Quick Chat Access: Just click the chat icon to open the sidebar and ask questions

  • Tab Management: Hover over tab icons to manually "Pin" tabs you want in your context or "Block" ones you don't want used

Make It Yours

Customize how Ventrilo works through easy settings toggles:

  • Turn autocomplete on/off

  • Control whether Ventrilo automatically reads your tabs

  • Show which pages the suggestions came from with citations

  • Keep the context bar always visible if you prefer


The Sidebar: Your Digital Sidekick

How It Works

  • Ask any question about your open tabs in one convenient place - no more jumping between websites

  • Ventrilo seamlessly pulls information from everything you're browsing to give you complete answers instantly

Top Navigation Made Simple

The sidebar's top area includes:

  • A menu button (three lines) on the left

  • Tab icons in the middle showing your context sources

  • A settings gear on the right

Menu Options (Click the Three Lines)

Click the menu to find these helpful options:

  • What's New: See the latest Ventrilo updates and features

  • Get Inspired: Discover creative ways to use Ventrilo with examples

  • Customize Shortcuts: Set up keyboard shortcuts (like Shift+D) to open Ventrilo quickly

  • Contact Support: Easily reach out if you need help

  • Refer and Earn: Share Ventrilo with friends and earn rewards

Tab Icons

See which websites are providing context at a glance. Click to expand and manage your tabs with Block/Pin options.

Settings (Gear Icon)

Click the gear to access:

  • Profile Settings: Edit your name and bio to help Ventrilo understand you better

  • App Settings: Adjust autocomplete, context, citations, and display options

  • Privacy Settings: Control which sites Ventrilo can access

  • Plan and Billing: Manage your subscription

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