Raydo Docs
Learn what Raydo Desktop is, who it is for, how to start, and how the workspace works day to day.
Raydo Desktop is a local-first AI workspace. It brings models, roles, tools, workflows, and execution history back into one desktop, so AI work does not end as a one-off chat.
What this handbook covers
- what Raydo is, and how it differs from a typical AI app
- who gets the most value from it
- what the main workspace areas are for
- how to get started after install
- how to think about roles, skills, workflows, CLI, integrations, and control boundaries
Recommended reading order
- What Raydo Is
- Who It Is For
- Workspace Structure
- Quick Start
- Organized Chat
- Skills and Workflow Governance
- Runtime Control and Security
Raydo in one sentence
Raydo is not another chat shell. It is a desktop operating surface for AI work: context stays visible, assets stay reusable, execution stays traceable, and handoff stays possible.
Four things to remember
- Chat is a work entry point, not an isolated prompt box
- Roles, Skills, and Workflows are long-term assets, not one-off setup
- Dashboard, Inbox, Runs, and Approvals help you review and control work
- The CLI and read-only remote mode support diagnostics, inspection, and support