Getting Started with Work
A guide to getting started with KIRA.
🎯 Mode Selection
KIRA can be used in Bot Mode or Virtual Coworker Mode.
| Feature | Bot Mode | Virtual Coworker Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Your computer | Dedicated computer/VM |
| Slack Account | Your account/bot app | Dedicated account for AI |
| Uptime | When your computer is on | 24/7 always on |
| Best For | Personal AI assistant | Team-shared AI coworker |
💡 KRAFTON Use Case: KRAFTON provides a dedicated company account and computer to run KIRA as a virtual coworker.
🤖 Bot Mode
Install on your computer and manage it yourself as a personal AI assistant.
- Stops when your computer is off
- Recommended for quick and simple setup
👤 Virtual Coworker Mode
Install on a dedicated computer and run 24/7 as a team-shared AI coworker.
- Requires a dedicated Slack account for the AI
- Recommended for operating like a real team member
Mode Setup Guide
For detailed mode-specific setup instructions, see the Getting Started page.
📋 Basic Features
Chat
Chat naturally on Slack.
- Works in DMs, channels, and threads
- From simple questions to complex tasks
- Just request in natural language
Task Execution
Tasks KIRA can handle.
- Information search and summarization
- Document writing and translation
- Email/GitLab/Jira management
Memory System
Automatically remembers important information.
- Auto-saves conversation content
- Manages project information
- Auto-references when needed
🤖 Active Receivers
Beta Feature
Active receivers are currently in beta. You can enable them in the Setup Guide.
Email Monitoring
Automatically checks Outlook emails and performs tasks.
- Checks emails at set intervals (default 5 minutes)
- Auto-extracts assigned tasks
- KIRA executes tasks directly
Confluence Tracking
Automatically tracks document updates.
- Checks updates at set intervals (default 60 minutes)
- Summarizes important pages only
- Auto-saves to memory
Jira Tracking
Automatically checks assigned issues and performs tasks.
- Checks issues at set intervals (default 30 minutes)
- Auto-extracts assigned tasks
- KIRA executes tasks directly
🎯 Proactive Suggestions
Beta Feature
Proactive suggestions are currently in beta. You can enable them in the Setup Guide.
Proactive Suggestions
KIRA suggests necessary tasks first.
- Analyzes memory every 15 minutes
- Auto-executes after approval
- Prevents easy-to-miss tasks
💡 Usage Tips
DM vs Channel
- DM: Personal tasks, sensitive information
- Channel: Team sharing, transparent decision-making
Effective Requests
- Be specific with your requests
- Provide sufficient context
- Break long tasks into steps
Using Memory
- Explicitly ask to remember important information
- Using project-specific channels is recommended