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

# Task recipes

> Use these customer-friendly recipes to get useful work done faster in Babbily.

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.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Analyze a file" icon="paperclip" href="#analyze-a-file">
    Attach a file and ask for a summary, table, risks, or next steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Research with citations" icon="search" href="#research-with-citations">
    Use search or deep research for current, source-backed answers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a deliverable" icon="file-text" href="#turn-a-chat-into-a-document-or-slide-outline">
    Turn a chat into a memo, brief, document, or slide outline.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use connected apps" icon="plug" href="#summarize-emails-with-a-connector">
    Ask Babbily to summarize email, documents, project work, or app context.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Analyze a file

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a chat">
    Start a new chat or open an existing thread where the file belongs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a supported model">
    Pick a model that supports the file type you want to use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach the file">
    Add one or a few relevant files. Long files can fill the context window, so include the most useful material first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask for the outcome">
    Name the result you want: summary, risks, table, action items, comparison, rewrite, or plan.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Continue in the same thread">
    Ask follow-up questions while the file context is still useful.
  </Step>
</Steps>

```text theme={null}
Summarize this document for an executive audience. Include open risks, decisions needed, and a five-item action list.
```

<Warning>
  Do not upload secrets, private keys, payment details, or files you are not allowed to use in Babbily.
</Warning>

## Research with citations

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask a source-aware question">
    Tell Babbily what to research and what sources or time window matter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the structure">
    Ask for a brief, comparison, timeline, pros and cons, source table, or recommendation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review citations">
    Open cited sources before relying on important conclusions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

```text theme={null}
Search current public sources and compare these three vendors. Return a table with pricing signals, strengths, risks, and citations.
```

## Turn a chat into a document or slide outline

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the chat">
    Reopen the thread you want to turn into a deliverable.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask for the deliverable">
    Name the format: memo, brief, meeting notes, project plan, document outline, or slide outline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review before action">
    Review any draft, send, update, or workspace action before approving it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

```text theme={null}
Turn this thread into a six-slide outline for a customer strategy review. Include slide titles, bullets, and speaker notes.
```

## Summarize emails with a connector

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect the app">
    Go to **Settings > Connectors** and connect Gmail or Outlook.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask naturally">
    Tell Babbily what to find, who or what to search for, and what output you want.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the output">
    Ask for open questions, decisions, blockers, next steps, or a draft reply.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve actions carefully">
    Review any send, update, or workspace action before approving it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

```text theme={null}
Use Gmail to find the latest thread with this customer and summarize open questions, blockers, and suggested next steps.
```

## Create an image or video from source media

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach source media if supported">
    Attach required source media when the selected model asks for it, or attach optional source media when you want Babbily to use it as a reference.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe the output">
    Include subject, style, composition, motion, pacing, size, aspect ratio, and constraints.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and refine">
    Save, download, or ask for another version.
  </Step>
</Steps>

```text theme={null}
Use this image as reference and create a cleaner 16:9 version for a launch announcement. Keep the layout simple and bright.
```

## Translate and continue in chat

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Translate">
    Open **Translate** from the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose languages">
    Select source and target languages, or use auto-detect when available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter or dictate text">
    Paste text or use voice dictation when your browser and device support it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a style">
    Pick a tone or style chip when you want the translation to sound different.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Continue in chat">
    Use **Continue in chat** to open a chat with the original and translated text as context.
  </Step>
</Steps>

```text theme={null}
Rewrite this translated reply to sound polite, concise, and customer-ready.
```

## Related guides

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  <Card title="File attachments" icon="paperclip" href="/features/file-attachments">
    Attach documents, images, audio, and video when a chat needs file context.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompting patterns" icon="wand-sparkles" href="/guides/prompting-patterns">
    Improve prompts by adding goals, context, audience, constraints, and output format.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connector capabilities" icon="list-checks" href="/features/connector-capabilities">
    See what each connected app can help you find, reference, draft, or update.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visual replies in chat" icon="chart-column" href="/features/visual-replies-in-chat">
    Ask for maps, charts, stat cards, QR codes, citations, images, and videos.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API usage budget" icon="wallet" href="/features/usage-budget">
    Understand how plan usage, resets, and heavier tasks work.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>