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Chat is the center of Babbily. You can ask questions, draft content, analyze files, research topics, create media, and continue work across a thread.

Model capabilities

Choose a model for speed, reasoning, files, tools, media, context, and API usage budget.

Canvas and artifacts

Create, edit, save, export, and send generated work from a dedicated Canvas.

Voice dictation

Prefer speaking to typing? Use voice dictation in chat or Translate when your device supports it.

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Choose a model

Use the model picker to choose the model for a chat. Models can differ in:
  • Speed.
  • Reasoning depth.
  • Writing style.
  • Context window size.
  • File support.
  • Tool and media support.
If a tool or file type is hidden, the selected model may not support it. Switch models if you need a capability that is not available. Some models also show extra selector cues:
  • Fast mode means the selected model can use a faster response path for supported work.
  • Sunsetting means the model is still available, but Babbily recommends a newer option for new chats when one is available.
Fast mode can be useful for drafting, brainstorming, and iterative work where speed matters. It may use more API usage budget, so for high-stakes analysis, compare the result with a stronger reasoning model when needed.

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Write better prompts

Good prompts usually include:
  • The outcome you want.
  • The audience.
  • Any constraints or examples.
  • The format you want back.
  • Whether Babbily should use search, files, memory, or connected apps.

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Continue a thread

Follow-up messages can refer to earlier replies, files, and context in the same thread. If a conversation gets long, Babbily tracks the context window and may compact older context so the thread can continue.

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Get notified when a run finishes

For longer chats or research-heavy prompts, Babbily can notify you when a background run finishes. After your first prompt, Babbily may offer Get notified when Babbily is done. Choose Allow notifications if you want completion notifications, then allow notifications in your browser or device prompt. You can also turn Chat completion notifications on or off anytime in Settings > Account > Notifications.
Completion notifications are optional and depend on browser or device notification support.

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Work in Canvas

When a reply becomes a document, table, code snippet, image brief, or structured output, Babbily may open it as a Canvas artifact. Canvas gives you a side workspace where you can edit, save versions, export files, and continue prompting with the latest artifact state included as context. Use Canvas when you want to refine generated work instead of copying it into another app first.

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Use chat history

Saved chats appear in the sidebar and Library. You can reopen, rename, share, or delete chats from the available thread actions.

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When to start a new thread

Start a new thread when:
  • You switch topics.
  • Earlier context is no longer useful.
  • The context indicator is near the limit.
  • You want a cleaner answer without old assumptions.
If Babbily keeps using old context, start a new thread and restate only the details that still matter.

Prompting patterns

Write clearer prompts with goals, context, audience, constraints, and output format.

Known limits

Understand what can vary by model, tool, file, connector, plan, usage, and context.