Chat Interface
The chat interface is where you interact with Kaizen. Type a task, and the agent pipeline handles the rest.
Starting a Chat
Navigate to Chats and click New Chat, or go directly to /chats/new. Type your objective and press Enter.
You can optionally launch a chat with a pre-selected skill or plugin by choosing one from the sidebar before typing.
Message Features
Markdown rendering for formatted responses (headings, code blocks, lists, links, images)
Thinking blocks show the agent's reasoning process (collapsible)
Plan proposals let you choose between approaches when the agent wants your input
Artifacts (files, images, reports) are displayed inline with download and preview options
Dev Mode
Toggle the Dev button in the chat header to see exactly what each agent is doing:
Routing decisions showing how your request was classified
Tool calls with inputs, outputs, and duration
Agent handoffs as work passes through the pipeline
Memory retrieval and context building
Code pipeline execution (developer, test, review steps)
Dev mode shows the full step-by-step execution with timing information.
Chat Management
Search across all chats by name or content
Rename any chat from the sidebar
Delete individual chats or use bulk select for multiple deletions
Unread indicators show which chats have new responses
Active Run Status
While a run is in progress, the chat shows a real-time activity label (e.g., "Thinking", "Searching", "Browsing") with an animated indicator. The sidebar also shows which chats have active runs.
File Attachments
You can attach files to your message. The agent will process them based on the file type (images, documents, spreadsheets, etc.).
Outputs
Files and artifacts generated during a run are available in the chat and also accessible from the Outputs page (/outputs).
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