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

# Chat Basics

> How to ask grounded questions and verify answers in Oystack

# Chat Basics

The Oystack chat interface is where you turn source material into usable answers, summaries, and drafts.

## Asking Questions

Just type your question or request into the text field at the bottom of the screen and press Enter.

Here are a few ways you can use the chat:

* **Summarization:** "Summarize the key findings of this report."
* **Comparison:** "Compare the methods used in these two papers."
* **Evidence Gathering:** "List the strongest findings and the caveats for each."
* **Information Extraction:** "Extract all the deadlines mentioned in these documents."

<Tip>
  Be specific about the source set and output you want. Instead of asking
  "Make this better," try "Rewrite this paragraph in a more formal research
  tone and keep the original meaning."
</Tip>

## Using Context

When you chat, Oystack does not need to rely only on general knowledge. It can search your uploaded documents and use them as context for a more grounded answer. If the AI uses a document, it can provide a **Source Reference** so you can inspect the original evidence before you reuse the claim.