## What is AI Chat?

AI Chat is your conversational writing assistant, available in the right sidebar of every workspace. Ask questions, get suggestions, and generate content through natural conversation.

**Uses AI credits** - Each interaction consumes credits from your monthly allowance.

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## Using AI Chat

**To open:**
Click the AI icon in the top-right corner → Sidebar opens with AI Chat tab

Simply type your question or request in the chat box at the bottom of the sidebar.

**Example prompts:**

- "Help me brainstorm plot ideas for a mystery novel"
- "Suggest a better opening sentence for this paragraph"
- "What are some good SEO keywords for a blog about gardening?"
- "Write a scene where two rivals meet at a masquerade ball"

Tip: Be specific about what you need. "Rewrite this paragraph to be more suspenseful and add sensory details" works better than "make this better."

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## AI behavior by workspace

AI Chat adapts its responses based on your workspace type:

**Novel workspace:**

- Optimized for creative prose and storytelling
- Understands narrative structure and character development
- Can reference Mythos entities

**Blog workspace:**

- Focuses on clarity and readability
- Provides SEO-friendly suggestions
- Optimized for web content

**General workspace:**

- Versatile, general-purpose writing assistance
- Adapts to your specific requests

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## Referencing content with `@`

Give AI more context by mentioning documents and entities.

### Documents

Type `@` in the chat box to reference any document in your workspace.

**What AI can access:**

- Documents in your workspace
- Planning docs
- Research docs

**Not accessible:** Canvases

**Example:**

```
@Chapter1 - Can you suggest how to transition from this chapter to the next?
```

### Mythos entities (Novel workspace)

In Novel workspaces, mention characters, locations, and other entities with `@`

AI understands entity details, relationships, and current state.

**Example:**

```
@JohnDoe is meeting @JaneSmith for the first time. Write a dialogue scene.
```

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### Generated blogs (Blog workspace)

In Blog workspaces, reference AI-generated blog documents with `@` for edits and revisions.

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## File uploads

Upload external files to provide AI with reference material.

Click the attachment icon in chat → Select a file → AI analyzes the content

**Supported formats:** TXT, MD, PDF, DOCX

**Use for:** Analyzing writing samples, referencing research materials, getting feedback on external drafts

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## Voice Match

If you've created writing styles, you can use them in AI Chat to get responses in your personal writing style.

Click the Voice Match icon in chat → Select your style → AI responds in your style

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## Inserting responses

AI responses can be inserted directly into your document.

**Options:**

- **Insert at cursor** - Adds text at your cursor position
- **Replace selected text** - Replaces highlighted text with AI response
- **Copy** - Copy to clipboard to paste anywhere

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## Chat history

Each workspace maintains its own chat history.

**Starting a new chat:**
Click "New Chat" button in AI sidebar → Previous conversation is saved

**Viewing history:**
Click "History" button → Browse previous conversations → Click any chat to resume.