Chat
The chat interface is the heart of Tegendo.AI. It provides a fast, intuitive way to interact with any supported AI model through a unified conversational experience with real-time streaming, file attachments, and a rich set of tools accessible from the input bar.The chat interface
When you open Tegendo.AI, you land on the chat page. A new conversation starts with a greeting and the input bar at the bottom of the screen. The interface consists of:- Sidebar — Access conversations, agents, projects, and settings
- Conversation area — The main content area where messages are displayed
- Input bar — Where you type messages, attach files, and access tools
Sending messages
Type your message in the input bar and press Enter to send. The AI will respond with streaming text that appears token by token in real-time.Keyboard shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter | Send message |
Shift + Enter | New line |
Cmd/Ctrl + N | New conversation |
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Search conversations |
Message formatting
Your messages support Markdown formatting. Use:**bold**for bold text`code`for inline code```for code blocks with syntax highlighting- itemsfor lists
Model selection
The model selector is located at the bottom-right of the input bar. Click it to open a dropdown of available models.Available models
| Model | Provider | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | General tasks, fast responses |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | Complex reasoning, analysis |
| GPT-4o | OpenAI | General tasks, broad knowledge |
| GPT-4o Mini | OpenAI | Quick tasks, lower cost |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Multimodal tasks, long context | |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Fast responses, lower cost |
Available models depend on your organization’s model policies. Your admin may restrict access to certain models or set a default model for your team.
Switching models mid-conversation
You can change models at any point in a conversation. The new model will be used for all subsequent messages. Previous messages in the conversation are sent as context to the new model, so it picks up where the last model left off.File uploads
Attach files to your messages by clicking the paperclip icon in the input bar or by dragging and dropping files into the chat.Supported file types
- Documents — PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, CSV
- Images — PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP, SVG
- Code — Any text-based source file
- Spreadsheets — XLSX, CSV
The plus menu
The + button on the left side of the input bar opens a menu with additional capabilities:Skills
Activate specialized capabilities that modify how the AI responds. Skills inject additional system prompt instructions to guide behavior. Examples include Concise Mode, Creative Writer, and Code Reviewer. See the Skills guide for details.Agents
Start a conversation with a custom AI agent built by your team. Agents have their own instructions, knowledge bases, and tool access. See the Agents guide for details.Tools
Access connected tools and integrations such as web search, Google Drive, or custom MCP servers. Available tools depend on your organization’s configured integrations.Styles
Choose a response style that adjusts the AI’s tone and format. Styles include Professional, Casual, Technical, and Creative.Conversation management
Conversation history
All conversations are automatically saved and accessible from the sidebar. Conversations are organized chronologically with the most recent at the top.Search
Use Cmd/Ctrl + K or click the search icon in the sidebar to search across all your conversations. Search matches on message content, conversation titles, and agent names.Starring conversations
Click the star icon on any conversation to pin it to the top of your sidebar. Starred conversations are always accessible regardless of how old they are.Archiving conversations
Archive conversations you no longer need by clicking the three-dot menu on a conversation and selecting Archive. Archived conversations are hidden from the sidebar but can be found through search.Sharing conversations
Share a conversation with teammates by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting Share. You can share with specific users or generate a read-only link. Shared conversations appear in the recipient’s sidebar under a “Shared with me” section.Sharing respects your organization’s data retention and access policies. Admins can disable conversation sharing if needed.