This guide will walk you through the essential features of Artifact Chat to help you get started quickly.
Setting Up Your Project
Organize your AI assistant environment:Access Your Personal Project
When you sign up, you automatically get a Personal Project. This is your private space for AI conversations.
Create Additional Projects (Optional)
For team collaboration or separate work streams, create a new project from the project switcher in the sidebar.
Configure Project Instructions
Add default instructions that apply to all conversations in the project, like “Always use formal language” or “Focus on technical accuracy.”
Using Assistants
Artifact Chat offers powerful AI assistants that can help with a wide range of tasks:Select an Assistant
Choose from the pre-configured assistants or create your own custom assistant to match your specific needs.
Start a Conversation
Begin a new conversation thread by typing your question or request in the chat input field.
Review Responses
The assistant will respond with helpful information, often using various tools to enhance its capabilities.
Using the Canvas System
Create and edit content interactively:Generate Content
Ask the assistant to create code, documents, data, or web pages. For example: “Create a React component for a login form.”
Canvas Opens Automatically
When the assistant generates substantial content, it automatically opens in the appropriate canvas (Code, Text, Spreadsheet, or HTML).
Edit Interactively
Make changes directly in the canvas. You can also ask the assistant to modify specific parts: “Add form validation to the email field.”
Use Version History
Track your changes with automatic version history. Rollback to any previous version if needed.
Canvas Quick Reference
| Request Type | Canvas Used |
|---|---|
| ”Write code for…” | Code Canvas |
| ”Create a document about…” | Text Canvas |
| ”Generate a spreadsheet of…” | Spreadsheet Canvas |
| ”Build a web page…” | HTML Canvas |
Working with Tools
Tools extend your assistant’s capabilities for specialized tasks:Understand Available Tools
Explore the tool library to understand what capabilities are available, from web search to image generation.
Request Tool Use
You can explicitly ask the assistant to use specific tools: “Search the web for recent AI developments” or “Generate an image of a futuristic city.”
Automatic Tool Selection
Often, assistants will automatically select appropriate tools based on your request, without requiring explicit instructions.
Creating Custom Assistants
Tailor assistants to your specific needs:Configure Basic Details
Set a name, description, and select the AI model that best suits your use case.
Craft Your System Prompt
Write instructions that define the assistant’s role, expertise, and communication style.
Attach Relevant Tools
Select tools that enhance the assistant’s ability to help with your specific tasks.
Managing Conversation Threads
Organize your work effectively:Key Features Overview
Canvas System
Create and edit content interactively:- Text Canvas: Rich documents with markdown support
- Code Canvas: Syntax highlighting and live preview
- Spreadsheet Canvas: Data manipulation up to 1000 rows
- HTML Canvas: Web development with real-time preview
AI Assistants
Artifact Chat includes a range of specialized assistants:- General Purpose Assistant: Versatile help for a wide range of queries
- Lead Generator: Discover potential business leads and prepare outreach
- Research Assistant: Conduct in-depth research on any topic
- Content Creator: Generate blogs, social media posts, and other content
Powerful Tools
Access a comprehensive library of tools:- Web Tools: Search, scrape websites, and perform deep research
- Image Tools: Generate and analyze images
- Data Tools: Create charts, CSVs, and PDFs
- Code Tools: Interpret code and analyze files
- Many more: Email management, integrations, document processing