First Steps with tldr.work
Welcome to tldr.work! This guide will help you navigate the dashboard and understand what each section does.Dashboard Overview
After logging in, you’ll see the main dashboard with two core sections:
Navigation Sidebar
Home
Home
Main dashboard with overview metrics:
- Total prospects in your database
- Active campaigns
- AI projects
- Recent activity
Prospects
Prospects
Manage your prospect database:
- Find Prospects: Search for new leads
- All Prospects: View and filter your database
- Add Manually: Import individual prospects
Campaigns
Campaigns
Email campaign management:
- All Campaigns: View campaign list
- New Campaign: Create a new campaign
- Analytics: Campaign performance metrics
Analytics
Analytics
Two main sections:
- Dashboard: Overall performance metrics
- AI Search: Brand monitoring across AI engines
- Metrics: Detailed usage and performance data
Billing (Profile Menu)
Billing (Profile Menu)
Settings
Settings
Configure your workspace:
- Profile settings
- Account preferences
- Workspace settings
- Notification preferences
Understanding the Dashboard
AI Analytics Section
AI Analytics
Monitor your brand visibility across AI engines
- Avg Visibility: % of AI responses mentioning your brand
- Avg Sentiment: How positively AI talks about you
- Avg Position: Your average ranking when mentioned
- Projects: Number of active monitoring projects
Sales Section
Sales
Track your sales automation performance
- Prospects: Total leads in your database
- Emails Sent: Campaign emails delivered
- Open Rate: % of emails opened
- Reply Rate: % of emails that got responses
Recent Activity
Real-time updates on:- Prospects found and enriched
- Emails sent and opened
- AI analyses completed
- System notifications
Activity feed updates automatically - no need to refresh!
Choosing Your First Action
Pick what matters most to your business right now:- Sales Automation
- AI Brand Monitoring
- Both!
I want to find prospects and send campaigns
Find prospects
Go to Prospects > Find ProspectsEnter: “SaaS companies in Paris” (or your target market)
Understanding Credits & Usage
Credit Balance
Located in top-right corner of dashboard:- Current balance: €12.50 remaining
- Total budget: €15.00 (your plan’s monthly allocation)
What Uses Credits?
| Operation | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Prospect search | €0.05 per search |
| Email enrichment | €0.02 per contact |
| AI email generation | €0.02 per email |
| AI query (ChatGPT) | €0.05-0.15 per query |
| AI query (Gemini) | €0.01 per query |
| Email sent | €0.001 per email |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow with shortcuts:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⌘K or Ctrl+K | Open command palette |
⌘/ or Ctrl+/ | Open help |
⌘P or Ctrl+P | Quick prospect search |
⌘N or Ctrl+N | New campaign |
Esc | Close modal/dialog |
Command Palette
Press⌘K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) to open the command palette:

- “Find prospects”
- “New campaign”
- “AI search”
- “Settings”
- “Billing”
Enter to navigate.
Dashboard Customization
Dark Mode
Toggle dark mode in Settings > Appearance:- Light: Default, easier on eyes during daytime
- Dark: Better for night work, reduces eye strain
- Auto: Switches based on system settings
Notifications
Configure in Settings > Notifications:- Email notifications (campaign updates, low credits)
- In-app notifications (real-time activity)
- Frequency (instant, daily digest, weekly summary)
Activity Console
The activity console (bottom-right) shows real-time updates:
- ✅ Prospects enriched
- 📧 Emails sent
- 🤖 AI analyses running
- ⚠️ Errors or warnings
What’s Next?
Workspace Setup
Configure company info and preferences
Billing
Understand plans, credits, and usage
Find Prospects
Start building your lead database
AI Monitoring
Track brand visibility on AI engines
Need Help?
I'm lost - where do I start?
I'm lost - where do I start?
Follow the Quick Start Guide for a structured 5-minute walkthrough.
How do I know what's using my credits?
How do I know what's using my credits?
Open your profile menu (top-right avatar) and click Billing to see detailed usage and costs.
Can I undo an action?
Can I undo an action?
Most actions can’t be undone (e.g., emails sent, AI queries). Always review before confirming!
Where are my prospects stored?
Where are my prospects stored?
Prospects section. All data is saved automatically and synced across devices.
You’re ready! You now know how to navigate tldr.work. Pick a feature and start automating! 🚀
