Contrive

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Contrive is a standalone desktop application that lets users search, get AI-generated answers, and take action across connected workspace apps from one command bar.

It is built for macOS and Windows and is positioned around fast access to permitted workspace knowledge, with separate workspace contexts, role-based access controls, and support for multiple connected apps.

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Cross-app search from one command bar

Search across connected workspace tools without moving between separate apps or browser tabs.

AI answers grounded in permitted context

Ask in natural language and get AI-generated answers that use relevant workspace context the user is allowed to access.

Multiple workspaces with separate context

Connect tools to more than one workspace, keep knowledge and permissions separate, and switch between workspaces when needed.

Connected actions inside search

Create docs and pages, open and assign tasks, send messages and updates, and run workflows from the command bar.

Role-based access control

Use roles and permissions to limit what teammates can search and what connected tools they can use.

Desktop shortcuts and fast launch

Open Contrive with a keyboard shortcut on Mac or Windows and change the shortcut anytime in settings.

사용 사례

“Finding information across team tools”

Use Contrive when the answer may be spread across Slack, Notion, Drive, docs, or issue trackers and you want one place to search them.

“Getting a quick summary from connected content”

Ask a question in natural language and use the AI overview to turn several relevant search results into a concise answer.

“Working across separate client or team workspaces”

Keep knowledge and permissions separated when you need to move between different workspaces or shared tool sets.

“Taking action without switching apps”

Create a page, assign a task, or send an update directly from the search flow instead of opening each app separately.

“Giving a team controlled access to shared knowledge”

Invite teammates, assign roles, and let them search permitted workspace content without exposing tools or data they should not see.

자주 묻는 질문

What is Contrive?

Contrive is a standalone desktop application for searching, getting AI answers, and taking action across connected workspace apps from one command bar.

Which platforms does Contrive support?

The download page says Contrive is available for macOS and Windows.

Which apps can I connect?

The site names supported workplace services including Slack, Notion, Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, Calendar, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear, ClickUp, Confluence, Trello, and Asana, and the FAQ also mentions Slack, Notion, ClickUp, Jira, Confluence, and GitHub.

Can I use more than one workspace?

Yes. The site says you can connect multiple workspaces, keep their knowledge and permissions separate, and switch context when needed.

How does Contrive handle connected data?

According to the privacy policy, Contrive uses the permissions you grant through connected services, encrypts OAuth tokens at rest, and processes selected workspace text to provide semantic search and AI overviews.