Chat Interface & Features
A detailed guide to BuildBetter’s chat interface and its powerful features
Interface Overview
The chat interface consists of several key components:
- Left sidebar: Chat history and folders
- Main chat area: Conversation and responses
- Right panel: Context and reference materials
- Top bar: Actions and settings
Main Components
Chat History
Access recent and saved conversations
Context Panel
Manage referenced calls and documents
Message Area
View and send messages
Action Bar
Access common tools and settings
Chat Controls
Message Input
- Rich text formatting
- File attachments
- @mentions
- Emoji support
- Code blocks
Context Management
- Drag and drop files
- Remove references
- Add signals
- Filter context
Advanced Features
Smart Suggestions
AI-powered query suggestions based on context
Auto-Complete
Quick completion of commands and mentions
Context Memory
Maintains conversation history and references
Real-Time Updates
Live collaboration and response streaming
Message Types
Formatting Options
Text Formatting
Advanced Formatting
- Tables
- Numbered lists
- Bullet points
- Nested content
Use Markdown syntax for advanced formatting in your messages.
Collaboration Features
Real-Time Interaction
- See who’s typing
- View presence indicators
- Track message status
- Share cursor position
Team Features
- Shared context
- Collaborative editing
- Comment threads
- Reactions and feedback
Some collaboration features require appropriate team permissions.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Action | Shortcut |
---|---|
New Message | Cmd/Ctrl + N |
Add Context | Cmd/Ctrl + K |
Format Text | Cmd/Ctrl + B |
Send Message | Cmd/Ctrl + Enter |
Customization
Theme Options
Customize appearance and layout
Preferences
Set personal defaults and behaviors
Context Panel Features
Active Context
- View current references
- Manage permissions
- Update context
- Remove items
Quick Actions
- Generate summary
- Create document
- Share context
- Export data
Pin frequently used context items for quick access across conversations.
Integration Options
Connected Services
- Calendar integration
- File storage
- Task management
- Communication tools
Automation
- Scheduled messages
- Auto-responses
- Workflow triggers
- Notifications
Performance Features
The chat interface automatically optimizes performance based on your usage patterns.