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Notebooks - AI Chat Sessions

Notebooks are the core of your Bike4Mind experience. Each notebook is a persistent conversation with AI that you can return to, search, and build upon over time.

Getting Started​

Creating a New Notebook​

  1. Click New in the sidebar or press the new notebook button
  2. Start typing your message in the input area
  3. Press Enter to send (or Shift+Enter for a new line)

Your notebook is automatically saved and will appear in your sidebar for easy access.

  • Sidebar - All your notebooks appear in the left sidebar
  • Favorites - Star important notebooks for quick access
  • Search - Find notebooks by name or content
  • Projects - Organize related notebooks into projects

Input Options​

Text Input​

The rich text editor supports:

  • Markdown formatting - Bold, italic, lists, code blocks
  • Code highlighting - Automatic syntax detection
  • Math equations - LaTeX/KaTeX support
  • @mentions - Reference agents with @agent-name

File Attachments​

Attach files to provide context for your conversation:

Upload Methods:

  • Click the attachment button
  • Drag and drop files into the chat
  • Paste from clipboard
  • Connect Google Drive for cloud files

Supported File Types:

  • Documents: PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML
  • Data: CSV, JSON, XLSX
  • Images: PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP
  • Code files: Most programming languages

Image Input​

Upload images for AI analysis:

  • Single or multiple images per message
  • Image preview with lightbox gallery
  • AI can describe, analyze, and answer questions about images
  • Image editing tools available for supported models

Voice Input​

Start a voice session for hands-free interaction:

  • Real-time speech-to-text transcription
  • Multiple voice options for AI responses
  • Visual audio feedback while speaking
  • Mute/unmute controls

Working with Messages​

Message Actions​

Every message has a menu with useful actions:

ActionDescription
CopyCopy the full response to clipboard
EditModify and resend your prompt
PinMark important messages for quick reference
DeleteRemove message from conversation
ForkCreate a new notebook branching from this point
DownloadSave as Markdown, text, or PDF

Code Blocks​

AI responses often include code with:

  • Syntax highlighting for 100+ languages
  • One-click copy button
  • Expand for full-screen viewing

Rich Content​

Responses can include:

  • Diagrams - Mermaid charts rendered visually
  • React components - Interactive UI elements
  • Charts - Data visualizations with Recharts
  • HTML/CSS - Styled content previews

AI Settings​

Customize how AI responds in each notebook.

Model Selection​

Choose from multiple AI models across providers:

  • OpenAI - GPT-5 family, GPT-4.1, O-series reasoning models
  • Anthropic - Claude 4.6 Opus, Claude 4.5 Sonnet/Haiku, and more
  • Google - Gemini 3, Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash
  • xAI - Grok 4, Grok 3 family
  • Open models - Llama 4, DeepSeek, and more via AWS Bedrock

See AI Models for the full model guide. Filter models by type (Text, Image, Video), speed, or price tier.

Temperature​

Control response creativity:

  • 0.0 - Focused, deterministic responses
  • 0.7 - Balanced (recommended for most uses)
  • 1.0+ - More creative, varied responses

Context & Memory​

  • History lines - How much conversation context to include
  • Mementos - AI remembers important details across sessions
  • Knowledge files - Attach documents for reference

Special Modes​

  • Quest Master - Break complex tasks into subtasks
  • Research Mode - Compare multiple models simultaneously
  • Artifacts - Enable rich interactive outputs

Advanced Features​

Search Within Notebook​

Use the search bar in the header to:

  • Find specific messages by text
  • Filter to show only pinned messages
  • Navigate long conversation histories

Layout Options​

Customize your workspace:

LayoutBest For
Chat onlyFocused conversations
Horizontal splitChat + knowledge viewer
Vertical splitSide-by-side comparison
Picture-in-pictureMultitasking

Agents​

Attach specialized AI agents to your notebook:

  • Each agent has a unique personality and expertise
  • Mention agents with @agent-name in your messages
  • Agents can proactively contribute to conversations

Smart Tools​

Your notebooks have access to a full suite of AI-powered tools that extend what the AI can do beyond text generation. Toggle between Smart mode (AI auto-selects the right tools) and Fast mode (no tools, fastest response).

Available tool categories include:

  • Web Search & Deep Research - Find current information and conduct multi-step research
  • Knowledge Base Search - Reference your uploaded documents
  • Image Generation & Editing - Create and modify images
  • Charts & Diagrams - Generate data visualizations and Mermaid diagrams
  • Math & Calculations - Evaluate complex expressions
  • Astronomy - Moon phases, sunrise/sunset, ISS tracking, planet visibility
  • Blog Publishing - Draft, edit, and publish blog posts
  • External Integrations - Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), GitHub, and other MCP tools

See Smart Tools for the full guide on every available tool.

Keyboard Shortcuts​

ShortcutAction
EnterSend message
Shift+EnterNew line in message
?Open Help Center
@Mention an agent

Tips & Best Practices​

Writing Effective Prompts​

  1. Be specific - Clear instructions get better results
  2. Provide context - Attach relevant files or explain background
  3. Iterate - Use edit and retry to refine responses
  4. Use agents - Specialized agents for specific tasks

Organizing Your Work​

  1. Use Projects - Group related notebooks together
  2. Pin important messages - Quick reference later
  3. Star favorites - Access frequent notebooks quickly
  4. Download key responses - Save important outputs

Managing Long Conversations​

  1. Fork when starting a new direction
  2. Search to find specific exchanges
  3. Pin milestones and key decisions
  4. Create snippets to preserve important context

Troubleshooting​

Message Not Sending​

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify you have available credits
  • Try refreshing the page

Slow Responses​

  • Consider using a faster model
  • Reduce the amount of context/history
  • Check if complex tools are enabled

File Upload Issues​

  • Verify file size is under limits
  • Check file type is supported
  • Try a different upload method