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These recipes show common ways to use Babbily. Treat them as starting points, then adjust the prompt, model, files, tools, or connectors for your work.

Analyze a file

Attach a file and ask for a summary, table, risks, or next steps.

Research with citations

Use search or deep research for current, source-backed answers.

Create a deliverable

Turn a chat into a memo, brief, document, or slide outline.

Use connected apps

Ask Babbily to summarize email, documents, project work, or app context.

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Analyze a file

Use this when you want Babbily to summarize, compare, extract, rewrite, or turn an attachment into action items.
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Open a chat

Start a new chat or open an existing thread where the file belongs.
2

Choose a supported model

Pick a model that supports the file type you want to use.
3

Attach the file

Add one or a few relevant files. Long files can fill the context window, so include the most useful material first.
4

Ask for the outcome

Name the result you want: summary, risks, table, action items, comparison, rewrite, or plan.
5

Continue in the same thread

Ask follow-up questions while the file context is still useful.
Summarize this document for an executive audience. Include open risks, decisions needed, and a five-item action list.
Do not upload secrets, private keys, payment details, or files you are not allowed to use in Babbily.

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Research with citations

Use this when a reply needs current information, public sources, or a broader research report.
1

Choose the right tool mode

Use Auto for most research. Use Manual > Web search for focused current lookup, or Manual > Deep research for broader multi-source work.
2

Ask a source-aware question

Tell Babbily what to research and what sources or time window matter.
3

Name the structure

Ask for a brief, comparison, timeline, pros and cons, source table, or recommendation.
4

Review citations

Open cited sources before relying on important conclusions.
Search current public sources and compare these three vendors. Return a table with pricing signals, strengths, risks, and citations.

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Turn a chat into a document or slide outline

Use this after a useful chat, brainstorm, research run, or meeting-prep thread.
1

Open the chat

Reopen the thread you want to turn into a deliverable.
2

Ask for the deliverable

Name the format: memo, brief, meeting notes, project plan, document outline, or slide outline.
3

Use a connector when helpful

If you use Google Docs, Google Slides, Notion, or another supported app, connect it first and ask Babbily to prepare the content there when available.
4

Review before action

Approve connector actions only after checking the content and destination.
Turn this thread into a six-slide outline for a customer strategy review. Include slide titles, bullets, and speaker notes.

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Summarize emails with a connector

Use this when you want Babbily to work with email or calendar context you authorize.
1

Connect the app

Go to Settings > Connectors and connect Gmail or Outlook.
2

Ask naturally

Tell Babbily what to find, who or what to search for, and what output you want.
3

Choose the output

Ask for open questions, decisions, blockers, next steps, or a draft reply.
4

Approve actions carefully

Review any send, update, or workspace action before approving it.
Use Gmail to find the latest thread with this customer and summarize open questions, blockers, and suggested next steps.

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Create an image or video from source media

Use this when you want a new visual asset, a variation, or a short video.
1

Choose a media-capable model or tool

Select a model that supports image or video generation, or use Manual mode when the tool is available.
2

Attach source media if supported

Add an eligible image or video when you want Babbily to use it as reference.
3

Describe the output

Include subject, style, composition, motion, pacing, size, aspect ratio, and constraints.
4

Review and refine

Save, download, or ask for another version.
Use this image as reference and create a cleaner 16:9 version for a launch announcement. Keep the layout simple and bright.

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Translate and continue in chat

Use this when you want a translation and then want Babbily to help with editing, replying, or planning.
1

Open Translate

Open Translate from the sidebar.
2

Choose languages

Select source and target languages, or use auto-detect when available.
3

Enter or dictate text

Paste text or use voice dictation when your browser and device support it.
4

Choose a style

Pick a tone or style chip when you want the translation to sound different.
5

Continue in chat

Use Continue in chat to open a chat with the original and translated text as context.
Rewrite this translated reply to sound polite, concise, and customer-ready.

File attachments

Attach documents, images, audio, and video when a chat needs file context.

Connector capabilities

See what each connected app can help you find, reference, draft, or update.

Visual replies in chat

Ask for maps, charts, stat cards, QR codes, citations, images, and videos.

API usage budget

Understand how plan usage, resets, and heavier tasks work.