Platform Overview

Understand the Brightwave interface and core concepts.

Accessing Brightwave

Use Brightwave in the browser at app.brightwave.io, or install the Brightwave desktop app for macOS, Windows, or Linux. To work inside Excel, Word, or PowerPoint, install the Brightwave Microsoft Add-in from Microsoft Marketplace.

Key concepts

Projects

Projects are the core organizational unit. Each project contains your documents, chats, and generated outputs for a specific research effort. You can share projects with teammates and pin frequently used ones for quick access.

Documents

Documents are the sources and data that feed your research. Upload your own files, connect cloud storage, or pull in public data like SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and company events.

Chat

Chat is how you interact with Brightwave's AI. Ask questions about your documents, request analysis, and generate structured outputs through natural language.

Agents

Specialized AI agents handle different types of work. When you request a report, chart, presentation, or other output, a dedicated agent runs in the background to complete the task.

Outputs

Agents produce structured outputs — reports, presentations, spreadsheets, charts, and tables — that you can review, edit, and export in standard file formats.