Get four AI models pinned and ready in one browser window — plus a save-as-you-go notepad. Once set up, your AI workspace opens in one click every morning.
Arc browser required (free)
Works on Mac and Windows
Free accounts for all 4 AI tools
Tools you will set up
Everything in one place — six tools, one cohesive workspace
Arc
Arc browser
Your workspace hub
Cl
Claude
Primary AI · Anthropic
GP
ChatGPT
OpenAI
Ge
Gemini
Google
Gr
Grok
xAI
Nt
Notepad / TextEdit
Save your work
1 Arc browser·2 Claude·3 ChatGPT·4 Gemini·5 Grok·6 Notepad·7 All done
Step-by-step setup
Follow each step in order — takes about 20 minutes total
Step 1 of 7 — Browser Setup
Download and set up Arc browser
Arc is a modern browser built for focus. It lets you pin all four AI model tabs permanently on the left side so they are always one click away — no hunting through windows.
ℹ️Arc is free at arc.net. Takes about 3 minutes to install. No payment required.
Installation steps
Go to arc.net and click Download Arc
Open the downloaded file and drag Arc into Applications (Mac) or run the installer (Windows)
Open Arc — it will ask to be your default browser (you can say No for now)
Create a free Arc account with your email address when prompted
Pinned tabs
Spaces
Split view
Command bar
Step 2 of 7 — Primary AI
Set up Claude (Anthropic)
Claude is your primary AI for deep research, medical topics, document drafting, and nuanced questions. It reads long documents and reasons carefully.
ℹ️Free account available at claude.ai. Claude Pro ($20/mo) is recommended for regular users who need more responses per day.
Setup steps
In Arc, go to claude.ai
Click Sign up — use your email address
Verify your email, then sign in to your new account
Right-click the tab in Arc's left sidebar → Pin tab
Rename the pin: right-click → Rename → type Claude
Medical research
Long documents
Writing help
Step-by-step answers
Step 3 of 7 — OpenAI
Set up ChatGPT (OpenAI)
ChatGPT is the most widely known AI. Great for quick everyday questions, creative ideas, and image generation. A strong second opinion alongside Claude.
ℹ️Free tier available. ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) adds image generation, voice mode, and the latest GPT-4o model.
Setup steps
In Arc, go to chatgpt.com
Click Sign up — you can use your Google account to skip extra steps
Complete sign-up and land on the chat screen
Right-click the tab → Pin tab in Arc's left sidebar
Rename the pin → ChatGPT
Quick Q&A
Image creation
Voice conversations
Second opinion
Step 4 of 7 — Google
Set up Gemini (Google)
Gemini is Google's AI — connected to Search, Maps, Gmail, and YouTube. If you already use Google, this is the easiest AI to start with because you already have an account.
ℹ️Free with any Google account. Gemini Advanced ($19.99/mo) adds Gmail and Docs integration for deeper research workflows.
Setup steps
In Arc, go to gemini.google.com
Sign in with your existing Google / Gmail account
Accept the terms to reach the Gemini chat screen
Right-click the tab → Pin tab
Rename the pin → Gemini
Current news
Travel planning
Gmail summary
YouTube research
Step 5 of 7 — xAI
Set up Grok (xAI)
Grok is built by xAI and is the best AI for real-time social media news and trending topics. It has a direct, casual tone and can generate images too.
⚠️Grok requires an X (Twitter) account, OR you can sign up separately at grok.com with just an email address.
Setup steps
In Arc, go to grok.com
Sign in with your X account, or click Create account to sign up with email
You will land directly in the Grok chat interface
Right-click the tab → Pin tab
Rename the pin → Grok
Breaking news
Casual tone
Image generation
Third opinion
Step 6 of 7 — Save Your Work
Set up your save-as-you-go notepad
Always have a plain-text notepad open alongside your AI tabs. Use it to paste and save good answers before they scroll away — AI chats can disappear.
💡AI chats do not save permanently on free plans. Copy anything worth keeping into your notepad right away — before you close the tab.
Notepad — Windows
Press the Windows key, type Notepad, press Enter
Right-click in the taskbar → Pin to taskbar
Create a folder: Documents → AI Research
Save sessions as dated files: 2026-03-15-health.txt
TextEdit — Mac
Finder → Applications → TextEdit
TextEdit → Settings → Format → Plain Text
Drag TextEdit to your Dock
Save with Cmd+S using a dated filename
Save good answers
Save your prompts
Save links
Write questions in advance
Step 7 of 7 — Complete!
Your AI workspace is ready 🎉
You now have four AI models pinned in Arc and a notepad ready. Here is how your daily research session should flow from now on.
🌅Daily workflow: Open Arc → all 4 AI tabs are waiting → open Notepad alongside → start with Claude → cross-check with ChatGPT or Gemini → save good answers immediately.