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Chatting with Companion

Interact with your data using natural language. Companion understands context, manages tools, and threads conversations just like a human colleague.

Starting a conversation​

To start a conversation, navigate to the Companion tab.
Once there, type your question or instruction in the input bar at the bottom, then press Enter to send your message.

You can attach files or use the microphone icon for voice-to-text input.

Selecting your Model​

Before you start chatting, you can easily choose which AI model you want Companion to use.

Just click on the model name—like GPT-5 by OpenAI—in the top-left corner of the chat. You’ll see a simple menu where you can pick from different providers (such as OpenAI, Google, Mistral, or Cohere) and select the specific version that works best for your needs.

Once you've made your choice, you’re ready to start your conversation with the model that fits your task.

Sometimes you need data from outside your workspace.

To enable web search, click the Globe icon in the input bar. You'll notice the label changes to Web search enabled. With this feature active, Companion will browse the live internet to answer your questions and will cite sources when relevant.

Managing Threads​

Companion keeps your conversations neatly organized by sorting them into individual threads. Think of threads as different chat rooms—each dedicated to its own topic, project, or question. This makes it easy to jump between conversations and find exactly what you need, whenever you need it.

Start a New Thread: Ready to dive into a new idea? Click the + icon or tap "New Chat" in the sidebar to spin up a brand new thread. This helps you keep work, brainstorming, or research neatly separated.

Review Your History: Looking for something you discussed last week or yesterday? All your previous chats are right at your fingertips in the sidebar history. You can quickly browse through old threads to follow up or revisit answers.

Expand to See More: If you’re chatting in a pop-up or using the Companion side panel, just click the expand icon for a spacious, full-page view of your conversation. This is handy for reviewing longer chats, searching messages, or collaborating with teammates in real time.

No matter how many questions or topics you have, Companion makes it simple to stay organized and never lose track.