Chat & Conversations
Rephlo isn't just for one-shot text transformations. It also features a full Chat Mode for extended, multi-turn conversations with AI—perfect for brainstorming, iterating on ideas, or getting step-by-step guidance.
What is Chat Mode?
While Commands are great for quick, single-action tasks (like "Summarize this"), Chat Mode lets you have an ongoing dialogue:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Chat: "Project Planning" │
│ │
│ You: What are the key milestones for a │
│ mobile app launch? │
│ │
│ AI: Here are the typical milestones: │
│ 1. Discovery & Planning (2-4 weeks) │
│ 2. Design & Prototyping (3-6 weeks) │
│ ... │
│ │
│ You: Focus on step 2. What deliverables? │
│ │
│ AI: For Design & Prototyping, you should │
│ expect these deliverables: │
│ • Wireframes │
│ • High-fidelity mockups │
│ ... │
│ │
│ [Type your message...] [Send] │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────── ┘
Key Features
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│ CHAT INTERFACE LAYOUT │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Project Planning 📦 Research Space │ │
│ ├────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ [+ New Chat] │ │
│ │ │ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ [Search...] │ │ [You] 14:30 │ │ │
│ │ │ │ What are the key milestones for a mobile │ │ │
│ │ ────────── │ │ app launch? │ │ │
│ │ PINNED │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ 📌 Project │ │ │
│ │ Planning│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ Preview │ │ [AI] 14:30 │ │ │
│ │ │ │ Here are the typical milestones: │ │ │
│ │ ────────── │ │ │ │ │
│ │ TODAY │ │ 1. Discovery & Planning (2-4 weeks) │ │ │
│ │ Code │ │ 2. Design & Prototyping (3-6 weeks) │ │ │
│ │ Review │ │ 3. Development Phase (8-12 weeks) │ │ │
│ │ Preview..│ │ 4. Testing & QA (2-4 weeks) │ │ │
│ │ │ │ 5. Launch & Deployment (1-2 weeks) │ │ │
│ │ ────────── │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ YESTERDAY │ │ │
│ │ Budget │ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ Analysis │ │ [You] 14:32 │ │ │
│ │ Preview..│ │ Focus on step 2. What deliverables? │ │ │
│ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ │ Type your message... [Send] ││ │
│ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ └────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Layout Notes: The sidebar groups conversations by date (Pinned, Today, Yesterday, This Week, etc.). Each conversation shows a title and message preview. The Space context badge appears in the header bar next to the conversation title—not in the sidebar.
1. Persistent Conversations
- Each conversation is saved automatically.
- Return to previous chats from the Dashboard > Recent Conversations.
- Pick up exactly where you left off—even days later.
2. Space-Enhanced Chat
- Space context is inherited automatically when you use Continue Chat after executing a command with a Space.
- The attached Space appears as a badge in the header bar next to the conversation title.
- Example: Execute a "Review Code" command with your "Project Docs" Space attached, then click Continue Chat—the AI already has your documentation context.
- The AI draws from your uploaded files—no need to re-attach the Space each message.
3. Vision in Chat (Multi-Turn Images)
- When continuing from a Vision Command (screenshot-based), the original image is carried into the conversation.
- Ask follow-up questions about the same diagram or error message.
- Great for debugging: "What does this error mean?" → "How do I fix it?"
Note: Direct image paste in chat is not currently supported. Use Vision Commands to capture and analyze screenshots, then Continue Chat for follow-up questions.
4. Multiple Conversations
- Create separate conversations for different topics.
- Keep work discussions separate from personal projects.
- Conversations are grouped by date in the sidebar: Pinned, Today, Yesterday, This Week, etc.
5. Conversation Management
Right-click any conversation in the sidebar to access management options:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Pin | Keep important conversations at the top of the list |
| Rename | Give the conversation a custom title |
| Archive | Hide from the main list (recoverable) |
| Delete | Permanently remove the conversation |
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CONVERSATION CONTEXT MENU │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Project Planning 📌│ → │ 📌 Unpin │ │
│ │ "What milestones..." │ │ ✏️ Rename │ │
│ └───────────────────────┘ │ 📦 Archive │ │
│ │ 🗑️ Delete │ │
│ └─────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tip: Pinned conversations always appear at the top, regardless of when they were last used. Great for ongoing projects!
When to Use Chat vs. Commands
| Scenario | Use Chat | Use Command |
|---|---|---|
| Quick grammar fix | ❌ | ✅ |
| Brainstorming session | ✅ | ❌ |
| Multi-step problem solving | ✅ | ❌ |
| Translating a paragraph | ❌ | ✅ |
| Iterating on a document draft | ✅ | ❌ |
| One-click summarization | ❌ | ✅ |
Starting a Chat
Method 1: New Chat (Direct)
- Open the Dashboard and go to the Chat section.
- Click "New Chat" in the sidebar.
- Start typing your message and press Enter or click Send.
- The conversation uses your default LLM provider.
Method 2: Continue Chat (From Command Execution)
- Execute any Command (text or screenshot).
- In the result dialog, click Continue Chat.
- The conversation inherits the Space context from the command.
- Continue the discussion with full context preserved.
Tip: This is the recommended way to start a Space-enhanced chat—execute a relevant command first, then continue the conversation.
Chat Best Practices
Be Conversational
Unlike Commands where you craft perfect prompts, Chat is forgiving:
- "Wait, that's not quite right. I meant..."
- "Can you make it shorter?"
- "Actually, focus on the budget section."
Use References
The AI remembers what you've discussed:
- "Like you mentioned earlier..."
- "Apply that same format to..."
- "Combine those two ideas."
Export When Done
When your chat produces something valuable:
- Select the AI's response.
- Click Copy or use the copy icon.
- Paste into your actual document.
Next Feature: Organize your commands with Command Groups.