Start A Session And Run Analysis
Use a live session when you want ExtraBrain to transcribe microphone or computer audio. You can also ask typed questions without starting a recording.
Live Workflow
Section titled “Live Workflow”- Confirm your transcription provider and audio sources and AI provider are ready.
- Click Start Session. Allow requested permissions and wait for startup.
- Speak or play computer audio and confirm transcript entries appear.
- Use Screenshot or a region capture when the screen matters.
- Click Ask, analyze a detected question, or type a request.
- Use the cancel control if you need to stop an answer in progress.
- Click End Session when recording should stop.
Session And View Controls
Section titled “Session And View Controls”| Control | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Start Session / End Session | Starts or ends live audio capture for the session. |
| Microphone / system audio controls | Control individual audio sources; muting is different from ending the session. |
| Ask | Runs analysis using the available context and chosen provider. |
| Screenshot | Adds a screenshot for context. |
| Collapse / expand | Collapses the main window to a small circle you can drag anywhere on screen. Hover the circle for the header’s quick actions; click it to expand the window again. While collapsed, the circle shows when ExtraBrain is listening (yellow or red when audio is muted), thinking, or has a new answer. |
| Transcript panel | Shows or hides the transcript surface. |
| New | After a completed session, clears the current view so you can begin another workflow. |
After ending a session, the completed context remains available for review. Use New for a fresh view, then Start Session when you want new live audio. Starting a new view does not delete saved history.
If A Control Is Disabled
Section titled “If A Control Is Disabled”Wait for session transitions, model loading, or provider checks. Read the visible status or permission warning. An AI request needs usable provider access; a screenshot needs screen permission. Troubleshooting covers recovery.
After The Session
Section titled “After The Session”Open Session History for saved entries, analyses, summaries, and insights. Configure Session Automation for recurring start, analysis, and end actions.