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Global Chat

Global Chat is NodeTool's powerful AI assistant interface that lets you interact with AI models from anywhere in the application. It provides a full-featured chat experience with advanced capabilities including autonomous agents, specialized tools, and workflow integration.

Overview

Global Chat transforms NodeTool into a comprehensive AI workspace where you can:

  • Chat with various AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, local models)
  • Use specialized tools for web search, image generation, and more
  • Enable autonomous agents that can plan and execute complex tasks
  • Integrate with your workflows and assets seamlessly
  • Manage multiple conversation threads

Getting Started

Opening Global Chat

  • From Dashboard: Click the Chat icon in the left sidebar
  • From Recent Threads: Select a conversation from your Dashboard
  • Quick Access: Use the keyboard shortcut or system tray

Interface Layout

The Global Chat interface consists of:

  • Thread List: Left sidebar showing all your conversations
  • Chat View: Main conversation area with message history
  • Input Area: Message composer with tools and model selection
  • Control Panel: Model selection, tools, and settings

Thread Management

Creating and Managing Threads

  • New Thread: Click New Chat to start a fresh conversation
  • Thread Switching: Click any thread in the sidebar to switch
  • Auto-Naming: Threads are automatically named from your first message
  • Thread Deletion: Use the delete button to remove unwanted threads
  • Thread Persistence: All threads are saved and synced across sessions

Thread Features

  • Message History: Complete conversation history with timestamps
  • Rich Content: Support for text, images, audio, and video messages
  • Search: Find specific messages within threads
  • Export: Save conversation history for external use

Agent Mode

What is Agent Mode?

Agent Mode transforms the AI into an autonomous agent that can:

  • Plan Complex Tasks: Break down requests into manageable steps
  • Use Tools Autonomously: Decide when and how to use available tools
  • Execute Multi-Step Workflows: Complete complex tasks requiring multiple actions
  • Reason About Results: Analyze outcomes and adjust strategies

Agent Capabilities

When Agent Mode is enabled, the AI can:

  • Web Research: Conduct comprehensive research using multiple search tools
  • Content Creation: Generate and refine content using various tools
  • Problem Solving: Work through complex problems step by step
  • Task Management: Organize and execute multi-faceted projects

Agent Planning

The agent uses sophisticated planning to:

  • Break Down Tasks: Divide complex requests into subtasks
  • Sequence Operations: Determine the optimal order of actions
  • Handle Dependencies: Manage task relationships and prerequisites
  • Adapt to Results: Modify plans based on intermediate outcomes

Planning Updates

During agent execution, you'll see:

  • Current Plan: The agent's overall strategy
  • Active Task: What the agent is currently working on
  • Progress Updates: Real-time status of task execution
  • Reasoning: The agent's thought process and decision-making