Chat And Interface
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Welcome to SystemSculpt AI, your intelligent assistant integrated directly into Obsidian. This guide covers everything you need to know about using the chat interface and navigating the plugin.
Quick Start
- Open SystemSculpt: Click the brain icon in your left sidebar or use Command Palette: "SystemSculpt: Open Chat"
- Start chatting: Type your message and press Enter
- Add context: Use the @ symbol to reference files or drag and drop content
Chat Features
Basic Chat Operations
- Send Message: Type and press Enter
- New Chat: Click the + button in the chat interface
- Stop Generation: Press Escape or click Stop while AI is responding
- Clear Chat: Use the /clear command or Command Palette
Message Management
- Edit Messages: Click any of your messages to modify them
- Regenerate: Click the regenerate icon to get a new response
- Copy: Click the copy icon to copy AI responses
- Delete: Remove individual messages from the conversation
Advanced Features
- Voice Input: Click the microphone icon or use "SystemSculpt: Toggle Audio Recorder" command (Default:
Ctrl/Cmd + R) - Multiple Chats: Manage multiple conversations in parallel
- Export: Use /export command to save conversations as markdown files
- Save Chat: Use /save command to save current chat
Interface Overview
Main Components
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Chat Panel
- Message history with your conversations
- Input area with formatting toolbar
- Model selector in the header
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Sidebar
- Chat list showing all conversations
- Search to find past chats
- Folders for organization
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Header Controls
- Model selection dropdown
- Settings gear icon
- Collapse/expand buttons
Keyboard Shortcuts
SystemSculpt commands that can have hotkeys assigned in Obsidian settings:
- Toggle Audio Recorder: Default
Ctrl/Cmd + R - Open SystemSculpt Chat: No default hotkey
- Open SystemSculpt Chat History: No default hotkey
- Change Chat Model: No default hotkey
Escape: Stop generation (built-in)
Essential Settings
SystemSculpt has 12 settings tabs:
Setup & Connect
- License Key: Enter your SystemSculpt license
- API Provider Configuration: Add your API keys for various providers
AI Chat Settings
- Default System Prompt Type: General Use, Concise, or Custom
- Default Chat Font Size: Small, Medium, or Large
- Auto-Enable Vault Structure: Include vault structure in new chats
- Favorite Models: Manage your favorite AI models
Directories
- Chats Directory: Default "SystemSculpt/Chats"
- Saved Chats Directory: Default "SystemSculpt/Saved Chats"
- Recordings Directory: Default "SystemSculpt/Recordings"
- Attachments Directory: Default "SystemSculpt/Attachments"
- System Prompts Directory: Default "SystemSculpt/System Prompts"
Tips for Best Experience
- Use @ References: Type @ to quickly add file context
- Markdown Formatting: AI responses support full markdown
- Code Blocks: Responses include syntax highlighting
- Responsive Design: Works on mobile and desktop
- Theme Support: Fully compatible with Obsidian themes
Common Issues
Chat not opening?
- Check keyboard shortcut conflicts in Obsidian settings
- Ensure the plugin is enabled
Responses cut off?
- The plugin uses model defaults for response length
- Consider using a different model if responses are too short
Usage tracking?
- Check your API provider for usage limits
- SystemSculpt Pro users see credit balance in the interface
Next Steps
- Configure your AI Models and Providers
- Learn about Agent Mode for automation (Pro)
- Explore Smart Features for enhanced productivity