Quick Start¶
This guide gets you from install to your first voice command in five steps.
Step 1 — Launch LIMA¶
Open LIMA from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. LIMA plays a short startup sound and its main window opens. The window shows a status indicator that changes as LIMA listens, thinks, and speaks, so you always know what it is doing.
First launch: the Welcome Tour
The first time you open LIMA, a guided Welcome Tour runs automatically. It introduces the main window controls, teaches you the hotkeys, and speaks each step aloud. Your microphone is muted during the tour, so you answer by typing into the text box: type next (or ok) to move on, repeat to hear a step again, or skip to leave the tour. LIMA also asks for your name so it can greet you personally. You can replay the tour anytime from the Help menu, then Replay Welcome Tour.
Step 2 — Activate voice input¶
Press Ctrl+Alt+U to start voice mode. LIMA says "Voice mode on" to confirm it is now listening. Press Ctrl+Alt+U again to stop, and LIMA says "Voice mode off".
Step 3 — Give your first command¶
Try a simple command to get familiar with how LIMA responds:
"What's on my screen?"
LIMA will describe the currently focused window in natural language.
Step 4 — Try a web task¶
"Open Google Chrome and search for the weather in Dublin."
LIMA interprets the full instruction and carries it out step by step — no need to break it into smaller commands.
Step 5 — Use quick input¶
If you prefer not to use your voice, every LIMA feature is also reachable by keyboard. Press Ctrl+Alt+H to open the quick input field, then type your command and press Enter.
Useful first commands to try¶
| Say... | What happens |
|---|---|
| "Describe what I'm looking at" | AI description of the current screen |
| "Read this page to me" | Reads all visible text on screen |
| "Open [app name]" | Launches an application |
| "Click [button name]" | Clicks the named UI element |
| "Type [text]" | Types text into the focused field |
| "Search the web for [topic]" | Opens your default browser and searches |
Tip
LIMA understands natural phrasing. You don't need to memorise exact commands — just describe what you want.