Quick Start Guide

What is Hue?

Hue is your personal AI assistant that helps you discover insights from your digital life. By connecting your everyday data sources—messages, notes, reading history, and more—Hue creates a unified view of your information and helps you understand patterns, find connections, and answer questions about your own data.

Think of Hue as a smart search engine for your personal data, combined with an AI that understands context and can generate insights on demand.

Key Features

• Smart Search: Ask questions in natural language about any of your connected data
• Personal Insights: Get AI-generated analysis and visualizations of your patterns
• Unified Timeline: See all your data in one chronological view
• AI Bio: Read an AI-generated profile based on your digital footprint
• Privacy-First: Your data is encrypted and never used to train AI models

Getting Started

1. Installation

macOS Requirements:

• macOS 12.0 or later
• 4GB RAM minimum
• 500MB available storage

Download & Install:

1. Download Hue from [download link]
2. Open the .dmg file
3. Drag Hue to your Applications folder
4. Launch Hue from Applications

2. Create Your Account

1. Click "Sign Up" on the welcome screen
2. Enter your email or use social login (Google/Apple)
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your profile setup

3. Connect Your First Data Source

Hue supports multiple data sources. Start with one and add more later:

Apple Notes

1. Click "Sources" → "Connect" next to Apple Notes
2. Grant permission when macOS prompts you
3. Select which notes to sync (or choose "All Notes")
4. Wait for initial sync (usually 1-2 minutes)

iMessages

1. Click "Sources" → "Connect" next to iMessages
2. Grant Full Disk Access in System Preferences
3. Select contacts to include (or "All Conversations")
4. Wait for initial sync (usually 1-2 minutes)

Other Sources

• Substack: Enter your newsletter URL
• ChatGPT/Claude: Upload your exported conversations
• Files: Upload documents, PDFs, or text files

4. Explore Your Data

Once your first source is connected:

Ask Questions

Navigate to the Feed tab and try queries like:

• "What have I been thinking about lately?"
• "Show me conversations with [person name]"
• "What topics appear most in my notes?"
• "Summarize my week"

View Your Timeline

• Switch to Timeline view to see chronological activity
• Filter by source type or date range
• Click any item for details

Check Your Bio

• Visit the Bio tab to see your AI-generated profile
• This updates as you add more data sources

Generate Graphs & Analysis

• Use the Analysis tab to visualize your data patterns
• Create timeline graphs of your activity, mood, and topics
• Export charts and insights for sharing or personal tracking

Tips for Best Results

Start Small

• Connect one source first
• Get familiar with the interface
• Add more sources gradually

Ask Better Questions

• Be specific: "What did I discuss with John last month?" vs "Show me messages"
• Use time frames: "Notes from this week about project X"
• Try different phrasings if you don't get expected results

Privacy Controls

• Disconnect sources anytime in Settings
• Export your data whenever you want

Common Issues

"Permission Denied" Errors

1. Open System Preferences → Security & Privacy
2. Grant Hue the requested permissions
3. Restart Hue after granting permissions

Slow Performance

• Initial syncs are slower than updates
• Large message histories take more time
• Let Hue run in background for best performance
• LLM providers sometimes fail. When you see an error, try again

Missing Data

• Check source is still connected
• Verify permissions haven't been revoked
• Try manual sync from menu bar

Next Steps

Now that you're set up:

1. Connect More Sources: The more data, the better insights
2. Ask Complex Questions: Try multi-source queries
3. Review Your Bio: See how it evolves with more data
4. Share Insights: Export interesting findings

Need Help?

• Email: rebecca@tryhue.app
• Phone: 332-260-4397
• Telegram: rebeccadai
• Response Time: 24 hours
• Documentation: Browse other wiki pages

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Welcome to Hue—your personal data, intelligently connected.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: Feb 12 2026

1. Who we are

Hue is a product of Strange Intelligence, Inc. ("we", "our", "us"). Hue is a web and desktop application helping you generate personal insights from the data you choose to connect.

2. The data we collect

No sale of data. No ads. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

2.1 Gmail data

When you connect your Google account, we request read-only access to your Gmail messages (gmail.readonly scope). We request only the minimum necessary Gmail scope (gmail.readonly) to provide Hue's email-related features and do not request broader Gmail permissions. We:

• Only read email content—we cannot send, delete, or modify your emails
• Process emails on-demand to generate insights you request
• Store OAuth tokens securely; tokens are encrypted at rest
• Never share raw email content with third parties except our LLM providers under strict data processing agreements

You can revoke Gmail access anytime at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions

2.2 Google API Services Limited Use Disclosure

Hue's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:

• We only use Gmail data to provide features that directly benefit you, such as search, summarization, and insight generation.
• We do not use Gmail data for advertising, marketing, or any form of user profiling not requested by you.
• We do not sell or share Gmail data with third parties, except essential service providers operating under strict data-processing agreements (e.g., LLM providers).
• We do not allow humans to read Gmail data, unless:
  • you give us explicit permission,
  • access is required for security (e.g., abuse detection), or
  • access is required to comply with applicable law.
• We do not transfer Gmail data to external applications unless necessary to provide the service and disclosed in this policy.
• When you disconnect Gmail or delete your Hue account, we delete Gmail-derived raw content and associated embeddings/indexes from our active systems within a reasonable time period and stop using them in any features. We do not retain Gmail data in backups longer than necessary to meet legal and security obligations.
• We do not use Gmail data to train or improve generalized machine-learning or AI models, including models used for other Hue users. If we ever adapt a model using your Gmail data, it will only be to provide features for your account and only as permitted by Google's Limited Use requirements.

3. How we use your data

• Provide core features (answer your questions, generate graphs, etc.).
• Maintain & improve the product (bug fixes, UX research). For Gmail and other data received from Google APIs, any improvement work uses only aggregated or anonymized data and always complies with Google's Limited Use requirements (for example, analyzing error rates or performance metrics, not individual message content).
• Communicate with you about updates, beta feedback, or security notices.
• Comply with legal obligations and defend our rights.

4. Where data is stored & processed

• Primary storage: encrypted Postgres databases for raw content; separate vector store for embeddings.
• AI processing: OpenAI and/or other LLM providers under strict DPAs.
• Restricted, audited employee access; TLS in transit & AES‑256 at rest.

Gmail data is stored and processed under the same encryption and security controls described above.

5. Your controls

6. Data retention

• Raw data: until you delete it or close your account.
• Derived embeddings: same.
• Logs & analytics: up to 12 months.
• Legal/compliance backups: required lengths to meet legal obligations.

7. International transfers

We're US‑based; if you live elsewhere your data may move to the US. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

8. Children

Hue is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we learn that a user is under 18, we will terminate their account and promptly delete all associated data. If you believe a minor is using Hue, please contact us at privacy@tryhue.app.

9. Changes to this policy

We'll post the new version here and email beta users at least 7 days before substantive changes.

10. Contact

Questions? Email privacy@tryhue.app.

Terms of Service

Last updated: Feb 12 2026

1. Acceptance

Hue is operated by Strange Intelligence, Inc. ("we", "us", "our", "Strange Intelligence").

By creating an account or using Hue (web or desktop), you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, do not use the Service.

2. The Service (Beta)

Hue ingests user‑provided data sources, stores them securely, and returns AI‑generated insights. Features may change, break, or disappear without notice during beta.

3. Your responsibilities

• Data rights: You confirm you have the legal right to upload or link each data source.
• Lawful use: No illegal, infringing, or harmful content.
• Account security: Keep login credentials confidential; notify us of any breach.
• Eligibility: You may use Hue only if you are at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract with us, and only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If we discover that a user is under 18, we reserve the right to immediately terminate their account and delete all associated data. We are not responsible for any harm arising from a minor's unauthorized use of the Service.

4. License you grant us

Solely so we can operate and improve Hue, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, revocable license to store, process, and transform the data you submit. This ends when you delete the data or your account. Where our access to your data is governed by third-party platform policies (such as Google's API Services User Data Policy), our rights under this license are limited by those policies.

5. Intellectual property

• We own the Hue platform, branding, and underlying models.
• Generated insights: You own the outputs for personal use, subject to third‑party rights in your original content.
• Output limitations: You understand that outputs may not be unique and may be similar to outputs provided to other users. We do not guarantee that outputs will not infringe third-party rights, and you are responsible for how you use them.

6. Fees & subscription

Hue is currently free during the alpha period. In the future, we may introduce paid subscription plans such as:

• Monthly: $12/month for unlimited queries with premium model, unlimited source connections, and priority support
• Annual: $120/year for unlimited queries with premium model, unlimited source connections, and priority support

These tiers are illustrative and subject to change. We will notify you before any paid plans take effect.

7. Third-party services

Hue relies on third-party providers (such as cloud hosting, authentication providers, and AI model providers) to operate the Service. Their services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for downtime or issues caused by third-party services, but we will make reasonable efforts to mitigate disruptions.

8. Disclaimers

• Service is provided "as is" and "as available."
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• We don't guarantee insights are correct, complete, or fit for any purpose.
• Hue is intended for informational purposes only. You should not rely on the Service for medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice, and any actions you take based on the outputs are at your own risk.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service will not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim arose.
• Minors and AI‑generated content: Hue is intended for use by adults (18+) only. AI‑generated outputs are not reviewed or filtered for age‑appropriateness. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for harm resulting from a minor's use of the Service, including any actions taken based on AI‑generated outputs.

9. Termination

You may stop using Hue and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms with reasonable notice (immediate for egregious abuse).

10. Modifications to Terms

We'll notify you (email or in‑app) at least 7 days before material changes. Continued use after that effective date constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing law & dispute resolution

11.1 Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, excluding its conflict‑of‑law rules.

11.2 Informal resolution first

Before filing any formal proceeding, you agree to contact us at legal@tryhue.app describing the dispute. Both parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through good‑faith negotiation for at least 30 days from the date the notice is received.

11.3 Mandatory binding arbitration

If the dispute is not resolved informally, you and Strange Intelligence agree to resolve it through final and binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis only—not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. The arbitration may be conducted in the State of Delaware or remotely, at the claimant's option.

11.4 Small claims exception

Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies under that court's rules.

11.5 Class action waiver

You and Strange Intelligence each waive the right to participate in a class action, class‑wide arbitration, or any other representative proceeding, whether as a plaintiff or class member.

11.6 30‑day opt‑out

You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions in this Section 11 by emailing legal@tryhue.app within 30 days of creating your account. Your opt‑out notice must include your name, email address, and a clear statement that you decline arbitration. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

12. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, email legal@tryhue.app.

Support

Get help with Hue quickly and easily.

Common Issues

App Won't Start

• Check system requirements (macOS 12.0+)
• Restart your computer
• Reinstall the app

Data Not Syncing

• Check internet connection
• Verify data source permissions
• Force refresh in app settings

Can't Connect Data Sources

• Grant necessary permissions in System Preferences
• Restart Hue after granting permissions
• Check Apple's privacy settings

FAQ

Is my data secure?
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Can I use Hue offline?
Yes. Core features work offline. Sync happens when connected.

Can I export my data?
Yes. Export options available in settings.

Does Hue work on Windows/Linux?
Currently macOS only for full features due to Apple data source integration.

Contact Support

Email: rebecca@tryhue.app
Phone: 332-260-4397
Response time: ASAP

Bug Reports

Found a bug? Send to rebecca@tryhue.app with:

• Description of what you were doing
• Error messages
• Screenshots if relevant