Chat with Agent
Use the Chat interface to talk directly to your deployed agent. You can type prompts, run actions, and test how it responds, without configuring endpoints or workflows.
When to use chat
How to Open the Chat Panel
- Go to your Dashboard
- Find the agent you want to message
- Click the
Chat →button next to it
Click the Chat button to launch the full-screen chat panel for any agent.
This opens a dedicated full-screen chat panel where you can start interacting immediately.
Chat panel showing an agent card view from the Agent Dashboard in SmythOS.
What You Can Do in Chat
Inside the chat panel, you can:
- Type instructions or questions (up to 8000 characters)
- Send prompts, commands, or structured JSON
- Upload files using the paperclip icon
- Read responses inline, without switching views
- Continue the thread as long as the session stays open
Chat history isn't saved after closing
Real-Time Execution
Every message you send is interpreted live using the agent’s current logic stack. This lets you:
- Try out phrasing and see how the agent reacts
- Refine prompts or input formats
- Run one-off tasks without building a full flow
Helpful for debugging
Behavior and Limitations
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Character Limit | Maximum of 8000 characters per message |
| Deployment Required | The agent must be deployed to respond in chat |
| Chat History | Session history disappears when the panel is closed |
| Triggering Logic | Messages pass through the agent’s full skill and action stack |
Common Use Cases
| Input Example | What the Agent Does |
|---|---|
Summarize this: + pasted article | Uses a summarisation skill on your input |
Give me 5 SEO titles for X | Runs a generation skill to output headline ideas |
What happened in tech today? | Activates a research or content scraping skill |