Installation
System Requirements
- Windows 10 (build 19041 or later) or Windows 11
- 100MB free disk space
Download
Download CommandLane-Setup.exe from commandlane.ai.
Install
- Run CommandLane-Setup.exe
- Follow the installation wizard
- CommandLane starts automatically after installation
Launch CommandLane
After installation, you can launch CommandLane in several ways:
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Start Menu | Search "CommandLane" |
| Command Bar | Press Shift + Space (global hotkey) |
| Dashboard | Press Ctrl + Shift + D |
tip
The global hotkeys work from any application, even when CommandLane isn't in focus.
First Launch
On first launch, the Setup Wizard guides you through initial configuration:
- AI Provider - Choose OpenAI, Anthropic, or Ollama (local)
- Notion Integration - Optionally connect your Notion workspace
- Ready! - Start capturing
You can always change these settings later in the Dashboard.
Next Steps
- Quick Start Guide - Get productive in 2 minutes
- Configuration - Customize your setup
- Ollama Setup - Use local AI models
Troubleshooting
Hotkeys not working
- Check the hotkey isn't already used by another application
- Open Dashboard (
Ctrl + Shift + D) → Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts - Try a different key combination
- Restart CommandLane
Windows Defender warning
When running the installer, Windows may show a SmartScreen warning for new applications:
- Click "More info"
- Click "Run anyway"
The application is safe - this warning appears because the app is new and building reputation with Microsoft.
CommandLane won't start
- Check Task Manager for existing CommandLane processes and end them
- Restart your computer
- Reinstall CommandLane