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Chat Interface Explained
Understand what each chat control does in simple language.
Chat Interface Explained
This guide explains the main chat interface in plain language.
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[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Main chat composer with actions menu, context button, agent picker, Thinking toggle, voice button, and send button]
Main Controls
| Control | What it does | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Message box | Write your request | Every task |
+ Actions menu | Opens quick actions or attachments | Add files, images, and extra tools |
| Add Context | Attach Memory or selected docs to the current request | When specific background matters |
| Agent picker | Choose infuseOS Lite or infuseOS Pro | Match depth to the task |
| Thinking toggle | Ask the selected agent to spend more effort | For planning or harder analysis |
| Voice input | Dictate instead of typing | Mobile or quick capture |
| Send | Starts the request | Run your prompt |
| Queue | Adds a follow-up while the current response is still running | Keep momentum during long tasks |
| Stop | Stops the current response | Cancel unwanted output |
Actions Menu and Slash Commands
You can open actions in two ways:
- click the Actions button
- type
/in the input box
Common actions
| Action | What it does | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Add files or images | Opens the file picker | Useful for summaries, edits, and context |
| Create image / Image settings | Turns image tools on | Supports generate and edit flows |
| Deep research | Starts a longer research flow | Best for deeper analysis |
| Compact context | Shrinks long chat context | Helpful in long conversations |
Add Context
Use Add Context when you want InfuseOS to use specific background information from Memory or selected docs.
Practical example:
Using the attached onboarding SOP, draft a 5-step checklist for new hires.Agent Picker and Thinking
The agent controls two decisions:
- whether you want Lite or Pro
- whether you want Thinking Off or Thinking On
A simple rule:
- use Lite for routine work
- use Pro for harder work
- turn Thinking On when you need more care and depth
Image Tools
When image tools are active, you may see options to:
- choose generate or edit
- attach source images
- adjust image settings
- clear the image state
Important rule:
- Edit requires at least one image attachment.
Approval and Safety Behavior
Some requests pause for approval before they run a high-impact action.
Examples:
- sending email
- creating or updating events
- changing files
- running tasks on a connected computer
If you see an approval request:
- approve only expected actions
- deny anything unclear
Quick Beginner Workflow
- Write one clear goal.
- Add only the context you need.
- Start with Lite.
- Turn Thinking On only if the task needs more depth.
- Review tool cards and approvals.
- Refine with follow-up prompts.