> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.freestylevoice.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Remix

> Use Freestyle's agent workspace without leaving the conversation.

Remix is the part of Freestyle for questions, research, drafting, and work that
takes more than a single dictated sentence. It keeps the chat at the center of
the desktop window and brings the relevant context alongside it.

## Start a request

The default Remix hotkey is **Fn + Control** on macOS and **Ctrl + Alt + E** on
Windows and Linux. Press it briefly to open the Remix surface, or hold it while
you speak to send a request. Change the shortcut in **Settings → Remix**.

When a response needs more room, use the expand control to continue in the
Remix workspace. If it is already open, Freestyle focuses that existing window
instead of creating another one.

## Follow a request from the floating surface

The built-in Remix surface changes shape as a request moves from listening and
transcribing to searching, thinking, and responding. While Remix is working,
it keeps the current activity and the latest response line visible; use its
expand control to open the same session in the workspace, or close it without
ending the saved chat.

If a request needs to read or change a local file, run a shell command, or save
a download, Remix pauses in the expanded surface and shows exactly what it
wants to do. Nothing runs until you choose **Allow**; declining is respected as
the final answer for that action.

This presentation is part of Freestyle itself. It is not an extension API: MCP
servers can add tools to Remix, but they cannot replace or render their own
floating pill.

## Keep the conversation in view

The workspace has one primary job: keep your session readable. The chat stays
in the center. A Context control at the top right reveals an optional rail that
slides in from the right.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Tasks" icon="list-todo">
    See incomplete work, complete an item, or add a quick task.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notes" icon="file-text">
    Scan recent notes and open a preview in the same card.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Brain" icon="brain">
    Browse relevant files and read a preview without leaving the chat.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Each card expands independently with **View all**. It does not navigate you to
another tab or replace the conversation. Hide the rail whenever you want a
wider chat, and Freestyle remembers that preference on the device.

## Settings and connected apps

Use the Settings action to enter a settings-specific sidebar within the same
workspace. This keeps navigation simple: use **Back to app** to return to the
conversation.

* **Settings → Remix** configures the Remix hotkey and related behavior.
* **Settings → Remix → Connected apps** is where you connect services for
  Remix to use.
* **Settings → Remix → MCP connections** is where you add trusted local MCP
  servers or remote HTTP MCP endpoints. See [MCP connections](/features/mcp)
  for authentication and privacy details.
* **Settings → General → Models** is where you configure transcription and
  cleanup models and any required API keys.
* **Settings → General → Companion** controls the optional desktop companion.

<Note>
  Configuring a local cleanup model changes dictation cleanup. Remix continues
  to use its managed agent service; it does not silently switch to your cleanup
  model.
</Note>

## The companion

The companion is optional. When enabled, it can be repositioned for each
display and shows lightweight activity without stealing focus from the app you
are working in. Use **Settings → General → Companion** to show, wake, hide, or
adjust its appearance.