> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.outband.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Daily Briefing

> How to read, filter, and act on your AI-powered Daily Briefing -- the core of the Outband experience.

The Daily Briefing is the heart of Outband. Instead of scanning through dozens of emails, you review a curated summary of what needs your attention.

## Opening Your Briefing

When you sign in to Outband, you land on the **Dashboard** -- your Daily Briefing view. At the top, you will see a summary header showing:

* **Total messages** processed since your last visit
* **Channels** contributing data (Gmail, Outlook, Slack, etc.)
* **Auto-handled** count -- messages Outband has already categorized or acted on

## Briefing Sections

Your briefing is organized into clear sections, displayed in order of urgency:

### Urgent / Needs Response

These are messages that require your personal attention today. Each item shows:

* **Sender name** and their channel (email, Slack, etc.)
* **Subject or topic** summary
* **Why it is urgent** -- Outband explains its reasoning
* **Contact confidence** -- how well Outband knows this sender's patterns
* **Suggested action** -- what Outband recommends you do

### For Your Information

Updates you should be aware of but likely do not need to respond to. These include:

* Status updates from team members
* Newsletter-type content from key contacts
* Calendar reminders and meeting prep context

### Auto-Handled

A summary of what Outband processed automatically. In **Observer** mode, this section shows what *would* be auto-handled if you upgraded your trust level. In higher trust modes, it shows actions already taken.

<Tip>
  Review the auto-handled section regularly, especially when you first start using Outband. If you see something that was categorized incorrectly, select the item to override the AI's decision. Every correction improves future accuracy.
</Tip>

## Working with Briefing Items

### Viewing details

Select any briefing item to expand it. You will see:

* The full message content
* Related thread context (previous messages in the conversation)
* Contact Model insights for the sender
* If available, a **Perception Preview** showing how your reply might be received

### Taking action

For each briefing item, you can:

| Action       | What it does                                                                     |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Reply**    | Opens the compose view with an AI-drafted response (if in Drafter mode or above) |
| **Archive**  | Marks the item as handled                                                        |
| **Snooze**   | Hides the item and brings it back at a time you choose                           |
| **Delegate** | Forwards to a team member (Team tier)                                            |
| **Override** | Changes the AI's categorization or recommended action                            |

### Resolving items

Once you take action on a briefing item, it moves out of the active briefing. Your briefing shrinks as you work through it.

## Filtering Your Briefing

Use the filter bar at the top of the briefing to narrow what you see:

* **By channel** -- Show only Gmail, Outlook, Slack, WhatsApp, or Calendar items
* **By category** -- Show only urgent, needs response, FYI, or auto-handled
* **By contact** -- Show items from a specific person
* **By time** -- Today, last 24 hours, last 7 days

## Real-Time Updates

Your briefing updates in real time. If a new urgent email arrives while you are reviewing your briefing, it will appear at the top of the Urgent section with a subtle animation. You do not need to refresh the page.

## Briefing Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Review your briefing at a consistent time each day">
    Most users find that a 15-minute morning review replaces 2+ hours of inbox processing. Pick a time and make it a habit.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use the auto-handled section as a training tool">
    When Outband gets something wrong, correcting it makes the system smarter. Early corrections have the biggest impact.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Mark VIP contacts to prevent auto-handling">
    Messages from VIP contacts always appear in your briefing for personal review, regardless of your trust level.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Try snoozing non-urgent items">
    If something is important but not time-sensitive, snooze it to a specific time rather than leaving it in your briefing.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Drafts & Communication" icon="pen-to-square" href="/journeys/drafts-and-communication">
    Learn how to review and send AI-drafted responses.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trust Levels" icon="shield-halved" href="/concepts/trust-levels">
    Understand how upgrading your trust level changes your briefing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>