## [What is AI in Scribeist?](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#what-is-ai-in-scribeist/index.html)

Scribeist's AI features help you brainstorm, write faster, and overcome writer's block. AI is integrated throughout the platform to enhance your writing workflow—from conversational assistance to automated content generation.

**Available in:** Hobby and Pro plans only

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## [AI features](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#ai-features/index.html)

### [AI Chat](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#ai-chat/index.html)

Conversational AI assistant available in all workspaces. Ask questions, brainstorm ideas, and get writing suggestions.

[Learn more about AI Chat →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/ai-chat/index.html)

### [Writing Assistant](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#writing-assistant/index.html)

Select any text and enhance it with AI—rewrite, expand, shorten, or change tone.

[Learn more about Writing Assistant →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/writing-assistant/index.html)

### [Blog Generation](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#blog-generation/index.html)

AI creates full blog posts with SEO optimization (Blog workspace only).

[Learn more about Blog Generation →](/content/help/docs/ai/blog-features/blog-generation/index.html)

### [Research](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#research/index.html)

AI crawls websites and consolidates information from multiple sources.

[Learn more about Research →](/content/help/docs/ai/research/overview/index.html)

### [Voice Match](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#voice-match/index.html)

Train AI to write in your personal style by analyzing your existing work.

[Learn more about Voice Match →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/voice-match/index.html)

### [BYOK and provider connections](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#byok-and-provider-connections/index.html)

Use your own provider connections instead of Scribeist AI credits on supported BYOK plans.

[Learn more about BYOK →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/byok-openrouter/index.html)

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## [AI by workspace type](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#ai-by-workspace-type/index.html)

AI behavior adapts based on workspace type:

**Novel workspace:**
- Optimized for creative prose and storytelling
- Reference Mythos entities in AI Chat
- Character-aware responses

**Blog workspace:**
- Optimized for clear, readable content
- SEO best practices built-in
- Blog generation feature

**General workspace:**
- General writing assistance
- Versatile responses

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## [AI credits](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#ai-credits/index.html)

Standard plans use AI credits from your monthly allowance.

**Credit allocation:**
- Free trial: 100 credits
- Hobby plan: 1,000 credits/month
- Pro plan: 2,500 credits/month
- Purchase additional packs: 500 credits

Monthly credits renew with your subscription. Purchased credits never expire and are used after monthly credits run out.

[Learn more about AI Credits →](/content/help/docs/billing/credits/ai-credits/index.html)

## [BYOK plans](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/#byok-plans/index.html)

If you are on a BYOK plan, Scribeist uses your connected provider instead of deducting Scribeist AI credits for supported AI requests.

Supported providers include OpenRouter, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic, Mistral, Ollama, and LM Studio.

You still need an active Scribeist subscription.

[BYOK overview →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/byok-openrouter/index.html)  
[Hosted provider setup →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/provider-connections/index.html)  
[Local provider setup →](/content/help/docs/ai/overview/local-providers/index.html)