Get up and running with Eden in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through the essentials so you can start working right away.

Minute 1: Look Around

When you first open Eden, you'll see:

• Sidebar (left) — Your folders and files live here

• Main area (center) — Where you view and work with content

• Quick create bar (top) — Fast access to create Notes, Canvas, Links, and upload files

Minute 2: Upload Something

Let's add your first file.

1. Click the + button in the top left

2. Select Upload

3. Choose a file from your computer (try a video or PDF)

Or simply drag and drop a file anywhere in the workspace.

Eden automatically transcribes videos and PDFs, analyzes frames, and tags your content — all in the background.

Minute 3: Add a Link

Paste a YouTube video or social post link:

1. Click Link in the quick create bar

2. Paste the URL

3. Choose a folder (or leave in root)

4. Click Save

Eden downloads and processes the content so you can search it, reference it with AI, and never lose it.

Minute 4: Try Visual Search

Now search for something you just uploaded:

1. Click the search bar (or press /)

2. Describe what you're looking for — like "person wearing blue shirt" or "when they talk about pricing"

3. See results from video frames, transcripts, and files

This is different from traditional search. You're searching what's in your content, not just file names.

Minute 5: Create Your First Canvas

Canvas is where everything comes together:

1. Click the + button in the top left

2. Select Canvas

3. Name it and choose a folder

4. Drag items from your sidebar onto the canvas

5. Add an AI chat and connect items to it

Now you can ask AI questions about your content — it already has full context from everything you've connected.

Quick Reference

Need help? Contact us at support@eden.so