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Pair Sybil Terminal and use Mac context

Bring supported computer context and processing into your personal assistant workflow.

Before you begin

Sybil Terminal on a supported Mac, reachable networking, and an authorized pairing token.

How it works

Terminal is the companion running on your computer. A local companion can use an external AI provider; where the process runs and where a provider sends data are separate questions.

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Open Terminal on the Mac

Locate its pairing QR or connection details. Keep the token private.

Look for

You know which computer is being paired.

Select the highlighted control in the teaching view.

Practice at your own pace. You can also use Next step.

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Terminal host

Host

∞ Terminal console
Configure a host, then connect.

Find Pairing QR

Interactive HTML app view with sample data. Follow the outlined control, play the example, or explore at your own pace.

All steps, in writing
  1. Open Terminal on the Mac

    Locate its pairing QR or connection details. Keep the token private.

    Expected: You know which computer is being paired.

  2. Pair the app

    Scan the QR or enter the host, port, and token in the app’s Terminal setup.

    Expected: The intended computer is registered.

  3. Verify connection

    Query status and inspect Connected before selecting Terminal as a processing route.

    Expected: The phone can reach the authorized companion.

  4. Review data and provider access

    Inspect the preferred AI route and the Mac data sources granted to the companion.

    Expected: You know which data and provider the workflow may use.

  5. Start with a read

    Ask about a harmless sample calendar item or other supported source before requesting an action.

    Expected: The answer matches the source you intended.

If something differs

  • LAN, Tailscale, or MagicDNS reachability matters; the computer must be available.
  • The website support assistant cannot pair your Mac, read its data, or execute commands.
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