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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Discover Chat, the secure conversational interface for enterprise AI

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Chat is Prisme.ai's enterprise-grade conversational interface that enables all users to interact with AI in a secure, managed environment. Found under the **Use** menu in the sidebar, Chat consists of two tabs:

* **Chat** - Your main workspace for conversations with AI agents
* **Store** - Discover and browse available agents in your organization

Chat offers a familiar chat experience similar to consumer AI tools, but with the security, privacy, and integration capabilities required by organizations.

## Key Features

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  <Card title="Multi-LLM Support" icon="microchip">
    Connect to multiple language models from leading providers or use your own models
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document Processing" icon="file-lines">
    Upload and analyze documents in various formats (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Canvas Collaboration" icon="pen-to-square">
    Collaborative content creation workspace with AI assistance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multimodal Capabilities" icon="photo-film">
    Process and analyze images and audio when using compatible LLMs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Conversation History" icon="clock-rotate-left">
    Securely save and retrieve past conversations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enterprise Security" icon="shield-check">
    End-to-end encryption, access controls, and compliance features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Knowledge Integration" icon="book">
    Connect to knowledge bases for organization-specific information
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompt Library" icon="lightbulb">
    Browse curated prompt templates by category to get started faster
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Tools" icon="screwdriver-wrench">
    Extend functionality with specialized tools and integrations
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## Who Uses Chat?

Chat is designed for all users within an organization, from executives to front-line employees. No technical expertise is required to start getting value from the platform.

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  <Tab title="Knowledge Workers">
    Knowledge workers use Chat to:

    * Draft and refine documents, emails, and presentations
    * Research information from internal and external sources
    * Summarize lengthy documents and extract key insights
    * Collaborate on content creation using Canvas
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Customer-Facing Teams">
    Sales, support, and customer success teams use Chat to:

    * Find product information and support documentation quickly
    * Draft personalized customer communications
    * Analyze customer feedback and identify trends
    * Prepare for customer meetings and presentations
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Technical Teams">
    Developers, data scientists, and technical staff use Chat to:

    * Generate and debug code
    * Document technical solutions
    * Explore data patterns and generate visualizations
    * Troubleshoot technical issues
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Leadership">
    Executives and managers use Chat to:

    * Prepare for meetings and presentations
    * Analyze reports and extract key insights
    * Draft communications to teams and stakeholders
    * Stay informed about industry trends and developments
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Core Capabilities

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### Conversational Interface

Chat provides a familiar chat interface where users can ask questions, request assistance, and collaborate with AI. Features include:

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* Real-time streaming responses
* Rich text formatting
* Code highlighting and execution
* Multi-turn conversations with context retention
* Conversation bookmarking and organization

### Document Processing

Upload and analyze documents directly within conversations:

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* Support for multiple file formats (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, etc.)
* Text extraction and OCR capabilities
* Document summarization and analysis
* Question answering based on document content
* Table and graph extraction and analysis

### Canvas Collaboration

Canvas provides a collaborative workspace for content creation with AI assistance:

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#### For Non-Technical Users

* Rich content editor with intuitive interface
* Intelligent context menu for generating responses, translations, and text refinement
* Export options to various formats
* Collaborative editing capabilities

#### For Technical Users

* Advanced code editor with syntax highlighting
* Specialized context menu for code-related operations
* Real-time preview for web content
* Direct export of generated code

### Multimodal Capabilities

When using compatible LLMs, Chat can process and analyze visual content:

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* Image analysis and description
* Visual question answering
* Chart and diagram interpretation
* Document layout analysis
* Image generation (with compatible models)

## Security and Privacy

Chat is built with enterprise security and privacy requirements in mind:

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  <Card title="End-to-End Encryption" icon="lock">
    All conversations and data are encrypted in transit and at rest
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access Controls" icon="user-lock">
    Fine-grained permissions for users and groups
  </Card>

  <Card title="Data Residency" icon="globe">
    Control where your data is stored and processed
  </Card>

  <Card title="Audit Logging" icon="list-check">
    Comprehensive logs of all system activities
  </Card>

  <Card title="PII Protection" icon="user-shield">
    Automatic detection and handling of sensitive information
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  <Card title="Compliance Support" icon="file-contract">
    Features to support regulatory requirements
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## Integration with Other Prisme.ai Products

Chat works seamlessly with other Prisme.ai products:

* **Agent Creator** - Create and configure agents that appear in the Store
* **Knowledges** - Access organization-specific knowledge bases through agents
* **Builder** - Connect structured data workflows to agents and chat experiences
* **Governe** - Apply security policies and access controls
* **Insights** - Track usage patterns and effectiveness

## Getting Started

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  <Step title="Access Chat">
    Log in to your Prisme.ai instance. In the sidebar, find the **Use** menu and click **Chat**.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an agent or start chatting">
    The Chat home screen shows available agents and recent canvas work. You can:

    * **Start typing** in the input box to chat with the default agent
    * **Click an agent card** to start a conversation with a specific agent
    * **Go to Store** to browse all available agents
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload documents">
    Click the **Attach file** button to analyze specific files.

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    Once uploaded, you can ask questions about the document content.
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  <Step title="Use Canvas for content creation">
    During a conversation, Canvas opens automatically when creating documents or code. Canvas provides specialized tools for both text and code creation.

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## Next Steps

Explore more detailed guides for Chat features:

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  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="rocket" href="./getting-started">
    Detailed first steps for new users
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  <Card title="Store" icon="store" href="./store">
    Discover and browse available agents
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  <Card title="Document Handling" icon="file-lines" href="./document-handling">
    Learn how to work with documents effectively
  </Card>

  <Card title="Conversation Management" icon="messages" href="./conversation-management">
    Organizing and managing your chat history
  </Card>

  <Card title="Canvas" icon="pen-to-square" href="./canvas">
    Master the collaborative content creation workspace
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multimodal" icon="photo-film" href="./multimodal">
    Working with images and visual content
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompt Management" icon="lightbulb" href="./prompt-management">
    Use ready-made prompt templates to get started faster
  </Card>
</CardGroup>