> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.replit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chats

> Use chats para fazer perguntas, explorar informações, executar Routines e descrever resultados úteis.

export function ConversationsCover() {
  return <ChatConversationsCover />;
}

<ConversationsCover />

Um chat é uma única thread para fazer perguntas, explorar informações, executar Routines e descrever um resultado. Toda tarefa no Replit começa com um chat.

<Note>
  Chats are private. Only you can access them in your Workspace. For
  collaboration, ask Replit to create a Project.
</Note>

<a id="start-a-new-conversation" />

## Start a new chat

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select New">
    Select **New** in the Replit sidebar.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/replit/teDUL4A-lNO7dv1O/images/chat/start-new-conversation-sidebar.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=teDUL4A-lNO7dv1O&q=85&s=52b729bd549daddbde87f995c8f0b4b1" alt="Replit sidebar with the New button above Search, Projects, Routines, and other navigation entries" width="470" height="524" data-path="images/chat/start-new-conversation-sidebar.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your request">
    Use the prompt box to write your request. For example, ask Replit:
    "Summarize our Slack activity from this week and flag messages that need my
    reply."

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/replit/teDUL4A-lNO7dv1O/images/chat/replit-conversation-home.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=teDUL4A-lNO7dv1O&q=85&s=ab82b3d581eb83c0d5f90c3e6fcd918e" alt="Replit Chat home screen with suggested prompts and a message box for chatting with Replit or giving it a task" width="1562" height="796" data-path="images/chat/replit-conversation-home.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<a id="start-with-what-you-have" />

## Start with what you have, then keep going

You don't need to know the final output before you start. Begin with a question, a rough idea, or the information you already have. Each follow-up builds on the context in the chat.

1. **Ask.** Start with a plain-language question or problem. For example: “How can I reach morning commuters?”
2. **Keep going.** Add context or narrow the direction with a short follow-up: “How do I choose the right café partner?”
3. **Make something.** Turn what you learned into a useful output: “Build a loyalty app for commuters.”
4. **Keep creating.** Ask for the next outcome without a new brief: “Now create launch graphics in the same style.”

When the work grows into a substantial build or design, Replit can [create a project](/chat/continue-or-create-a-project#create-a-new-project). The context you gathered in the chat carries forward.

See the full flow in these use cases:

* [Launch a brand from one conversation](/use-cases/launch-a-brand-from-one-conversation): website, pitch deck, and launch graphics.
* [Turn a spreadsheet into a team dashboard](/use-cases/spreadsheet-to-team-dashboard): analysis, a published dashboard, and a findings deck.
* [Plan a launch from budget and feedback](/use-cases/plan-a-launch-from-budget-and-feedback): budget, feedback themes, and a launch plan.
* [Analyze your app funnel](/use-cases/analyze-your-app-funnel): a funnel question, then an interactive dashboard.

<Tip>
  Explore ideas in [Free Mode](/chat/free-mode). Free Mode doesn't use
  credits while your plan's allowance is available. Select **Free** from the
  mode selector below the prompt box. Check your remaining allowance in
  **Settings** → **Usage**.
</Tip>

## Start with what you want to do

### Ask a question

Replit can research and analyze information from the web, connected tools, and uploaded files. Ask a focused question or provide the context Replit should use.

For example, ask Replit to summarize your Slack activity from this week and flag
messages that need your reply.

<section className="chat-mkt chat-workflow-grid has-visuals">
  <a className="chat-example has-visual" href="/use-cases/prepare-for-a-customer-call">
    <div className="chat-use-case-visual">
      <div className="customer-call-marks customer-call-marks-card" aria-hidden="true">
        <div className="customer-call-mark">
          <Icon icon="salesforce" iconType="brands" size={44} color="#ffffff" />
        </div>

        <div className="customer-call-mark">
          <Icon icon="slack" iconType="brands" size={44} color="#ffffff" />
        </div>

        <div className="customer-call-mark">
          <Icon icon="google-drive" iconType="brands" size={44} color="#ffffff" />
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>

    <div className="chat-example-tag">Research and analyze</div>

    <div className="chat-card-title" style={{ marginTop: 16, fontSize: 20 }}>
      Prepare for a customer call
    </div>

    <p>Bring together connected sources and prepare a focused call brief.</p>
    <div className="chat-card-link">Explore →</div>
  </a>

  <a className="chat-example has-visual" href="/chat/upload-and-use-files">
    <div className="chat-use-case-visual">
      <div className="chat-use-case-window">
        <i />

        <i />

        <i />

        <b />

        <b />

        <b />
      </div>

      <em>
        <Icon icon="file-arrow-up" size={24} />
      </em>
    </div>

    <div className="chat-card-title" style={{ marginTop: 16, fontSize: 20 }}>
      Work with files
    </div>

    <p>
      Upload documents, spreadsheets, and images to understand, compare, or
      analyze them.
    </p>

    <div className="chat-card-link">Explore →</div>
  </a>
</section>

### Run a routine

A Routine schedules recurring work inside a chat. Replit returns each result to the same chat, where you can review and continue the work. Learn more about [Routines](/chat/routines).

For example, ask Replit to review Slack every morning and return your priorities.

<section className="chat-mkt chat-workflow-grid has-visuals">
  <a className="chat-example has-visual" href="/chat/routines">
    <div className="chat-use-case-visual palette-ink">
      <div className="chat-use-case-window">
        <i />

        <i />

        <i />

        <b />

        <b />

        <b />
      </div>

      <em>
        <Icon icon="arrows-rotate" size={24} />
      </em>
    </div>

    <div className="chat-card-title" style={{ marginTop: 16, fontSize: 20 }}>
      Schedule a routine
    </div>

    <p>
      Schedule recurring work and review each result in the same chat.
    </p>

    <div className="chat-card-link">Explore →</div>
  </a>

  <a className="chat-example has-visual" href="/chat/conversations-and-projects">
    <div className="chat-use-case-visual palette-stone">
      <div className="chat-use-case-window">
        <i />

        <i />

        <i />

        <b />

        <b />

        <b />
      </div>

      <em>
        <Icon icon="lightbulb" size={24} />
      </em>
    </div>

    <div className="chat-card-title" style={{ marginTop: 16, fontSize: 20 }}>
      Act on insight
    </div>

    <p>Turn what you learn into a brief, plan, decision, or next step.</p>
    <div className="chat-card-link">Explore →</div>
  </a>
</section>

### Describe an outcome

A chat can turn an idea, research, or an insight into a concrete result, such as an app, presentation, or design.

For example, ask Replit to create a simple project tracker for your team.

<section className="chat-mkt chat-workflow-grid has-visuals">
  <a className="chat-example has-visual" href="/build/your-first-app">
    <div className="chat-use-case-visual">
      <div className="chat-use-case-window">
        <i />

        <i />

        <i />

        <b />

        <b />

        <b />
      </div>

      <em>
        <Icon icon="code" size={24} />
      </em>
    </div>

    <div className="chat-card-title" style={{ marginTop: 16, fontSize: 20 }}>
      Build on insight
    </div>

    <p>Create a dashboard, app, or tool around the information that matters.</p>
    <div className="chat-card-link">Explore →</div>
  </a>

  <a className="chat-example has-visual" href="/design/design-your-first-screen">
    <div className="chat-use-case-visual palette-blush">
      <div className="chat-use-case-window">
        <i />

        <i />

        <i />

        <b />

        <b />

        <b />
      </div>

      <em>
        <Icon icon="object-group" size={24} />
      </em>
    </div>

    <div className="chat-card-title" style={{ marginTop: 16, fontSize: 20 }}>
      Explore designs
    </div>

    <p>Gather references and turn an idea into a visual direction.</p>
    <div className="chat-card-link">Explore →</div>
  </a>
</section>

### Update existing projects

Ask Replit to find a project and describe the change you want. You don't need to open the project first. Replit starts the work as a background task in that project, so you can keep going in your chat.

For example, ask Replit to find your budgeting app and create a task to add CSV export.

You can also update several projects in one request. For example: "Look for my portfolio and coffee shop projects and change both to Replit colors."

Tasks started from your chat appear in the side panel. Use it to follow each task's progress, review the changes, and open the project to continue the work.

<Note>
  You can only update projects you have permission to access. Requesting an
  edit does not automatically publish your app. Review the changes before you
  [publish your project](/features/publishing/overview).
</Note>

Follow the [update an existing project walkthrough](/chat/continue-or-create-a-project#update-an-existing-project).

<a id="conversations-vs-projects" />

## Chats vs. Projects

A chat is a single thread for questions, exploration, and Routines. A [Project](/features/projects-and-artifacts/projects) is a deeper workspace for substantial build and design work, including multiple artifacts.

Start in a chat. When the work grows into a substantial build or design, the chat can become a Project.

The sidebar uses a chat bubble icon for chats and a four-square grid icon for Projects.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/replit/teDUL4A-lNO7dv1O/images/chat/conversation-and-project-icons.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=teDUL4A-lNO7dv1O&q=85&s=dd0308cf6783c2345507028dbcf27533" alt="Replit sidebar showing a Project with a four-square grid icon and a chat with a chat bubble icon" width="466" height="290" data-path="images/chat/conversation-and-project-icons.png" />
</Frame>

| Area | Chats | Projects |
| - | - | - |
| Best for | Questions, exploration, and Routines | Deeper build and design work such as apps, slides, dashboards, and multiple artifacts |
| Background tasks | **Can delegate tasks to existing projects** | **Can run in parallel** |
| Routines | **Available** | **Not available** |
| Integrations | Available | Available |
| Structure | A single thread | A project workspace with multiple artifacts |