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Quick Start Guide

Get your first AI crew deployed and generating outcomes in minutes with HornetHive's autonomous AI crew orchestration platform.

What You'll Learn​

  • How to sign up and choose your first AI crew
  • Deploy your first outcome in under 5 minutes
  • Monitor real-time execution with HiveCore
  • Customize templates and integrate with your tools

Step 1: Choose Your AI Crew​

HornetHive offers three specialized AI crews, each designed for specific workflows:

🖋️ HiveWriter - Content Creation​

Perfect for content creators, marketers, and documentation teams.

What it does:

  • Blog posts and articles
  • Social media content
  • Documentation and guides
  • Email campaigns
  • SEO-optimized content

Best for: Content teams, marketing departments, solo creators

🧠 HiveMind - Operations & Analysis​

Ideal for operations teams, project managers, and analysts.

What it does:

  • Meeting summaries and action items
  • Task coordination and planning
  • Data analysis and insights
  • Process documentation
  • Team communication optimization

Best for: Operations teams, project managers, consultants

🚀 HivePilot - Product Management​

Built for product teams, developers, and project leads.

What it does:

  • Product Requirements Documents (PRDs)
  • Feature specifications
  • Roadmap planning
  • Ticket generation
  • Release documentation

Best for: Product managers, development teams, startup founders

Step 2: Sign Up and Deploy​

Create Your Account​

  1. Visit hornethive.ai
  2. Click "Get Started" or "Sign Up"
  3. Choose your plan:
    • Explorer (Free 7-day trial): 5 outcomes, 1 crew
    • Operator ($49/month): 15 outcomes, 1 crew
    • Swarm ($149/month): 50 outcomes, 2 crews
    • HiveCore ($299/month): 100 outcomes, all crews + orchestration

Select Your First Crew​

During signup, you'll choose your primary crew based on your use case:

# Example: Content Creator Flow
1. Select "HiveWriter" as your primary crew
2. Connect integrations (optional): LinkedIn, Google Drive
3. Upload knowledge base documents (optional)
4. Complete onboarding tour

Step 3: Generate Your First Outcome​

Using the Web Interface​

  1. Navigate to your crew dashboard
  2. Click "Create New Outcome"
  3. Choose a template or start from scratch
  4. Provide your requirements:
    • Topic or subject
    • Target audience
    • Specific requirements
    • Context documents (optional)

Example: Blog Post with HiveWriter​

Topic: "How to implement CI/CD for React applications"
Audience: Frontend developers
Requirements: 
- 1500-2000 words
- Include code examples
- Cover GitHub Actions
- SEO optimized
Context: Upload your existing deployment docs

Real-Time Monitoring​

Watch your AI crew work in real-time:

  • Agent Activity: See which agents are active
  • Task Progress: Track completion of individual tasks
  • Live Logs: View detailed execution logs
  • Outcome Preview: See content as it's generated

Step 4: Review and Refine​

Outcome Review Process​

  1. Review the generated outcome
  2. Request revisions if needed (included in your plan)
  3. Approve for final delivery
  4. Export in your preferred format

Revision Options​

  • Content adjustments: Tone, style, length
  • Structural changes: Organization, flow
  • Technical updates: Code examples, references
  • Format modifications: Markdown, HTML, PDF

Step 5: Integrate with Your Workflow​

Connect Your Tools​

HornetHive integrates with your existing workflow:

Content Publishing:

  • LinkedIn (auto-publish posts)
  • WordPress (draft creation)
  • Notion (page creation)
  • Google Drive (document storage)

Team Collaboration:

  • Slack (notifications and approvals)
  • Microsoft Teams (outcome sharing)
  • Jira (ticket creation)
  • GitHub (documentation updates)

Set Up Automation​

Create automated workflows:

# Example: Weekly Content Automation
trigger: every Monday 9 AM
crew: HiveWriter
template: "Weekly Industry Update"
sources: RSS feeds, industry news
output: LinkedIn post + blog draft
approval: required

Advanced Features​

Template Customization​

Create custom templates for repeated workflows:

  1. Go to Templates section
  2. Create new template
  3. Define structure and requirements
  4. Set default parameters
  5. Save for team use

Voice Input​

Use voice commands to create outcomes:

  1. Click the microphone icon
  2. Speak your requirements naturally
  3. Review the transcribed request
  4. Submit for processing

Knowledge Base Integration​

Upload documents to enhance crew context:

  • Company guidelines
  • Brand voice documents
  • Technical specifications
  • Previous work samples

Monitoring with HiveCore​

Real-Time Dashboard​

Access your orchestration dashboard:

  • Crew Status: See all active crews and their current tasks
  • Outcome Pipeline: Track outcomes in progress
  • Resource Usage: Monitor AI token consumption
  • Performance Metrics: Success rates and processing times

Analytics and Insights​

Track your AI crew performance:

  • Outcome Success Rate: Quality and approval metrics
  • Processing Time: Average time to completion
  • Resource Efficiency: Token usage optimization
  • User Satisfaction: Revision rates and feedback

Next Steps​

Explore Advanced Workflows​

  • Multi-Crew Coordination: Use multiple crews for complex projects
  • Custom Integrations: Build API connections to your tools
  • Team Collaboration: Set up approval workflows
  • Automated Scheduling: Create recurring outcome generation

Scale Your Operations​

  • Upgrade Plans: Access more crews and outcomes
  • Team Management: Add team members and set permissions
  • Enterprise Features: Custom integrations and dedicated support
  • API Access: Programmatic crew management

Getting Help​

Documentation Resources​

Support Channels​

  • In-App Help: Click the help icon in your dashboard
  • Documentation: Browse our comprehensive guides
  • Community: Join our Discord community
  • Direct Support: Contact our team for enterprise customers

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

Outcome Generation Fails:

  • Check your input requirements
  • Verify integration connections
  • Review error logs in HiveCore
  • Contact support if issues persist

Slow Processing:

  • Check system status page
  • Review resource usage
  • Consider upgrading plan for priority processing

Integration Issues:

  • Verify API keys and permissions
  • Check integration status in settings
  • Review connection logs
  • Re-authenticate if needed

Ready to deploy your AI crew? Sign up now and start automating your work in minutes.