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.
AI Chat and Research
Oystack includes several AI workflows. The important choice is not which button to press first; it is what kind of evidence you want the answer to use.Modes
- Chat: Use for general questions, brainstorming, outlining, rewriting, and light help.
- Library Research: Use for questions that should be grounded in uploaded files, collection resources, notes, or attached sources.
- Web Research: Use when the answer should draw from web sources outside your library.
Models
The input card lets you choose an available model. Some model choices may be disabled depending on mode. In Library Research, Oystack currently keeps the workflow on the Gemini-backed path used for document-grounded analysis.Working with attached files
Attach files when your question depends on a specific document. With a file attached, Oystack can guide you toward Library Research and suggest actions such as reading in context, summarizing, or adding the file to a collection.Branchout conversations
Branchouts are useful when you want to explore a side question without derailing the main thread. Good branchout uses:- investigate one selected passage
- compare one claim against another source
- ask for a narrower explanation
- preserve the main conversation while exploring a tangent
Source references
When an answer includes source references, use them to inspect the underlying material. This is especially important before copying a claim into a note, report, or paper.Best practices
- Ask specific questions that name the task and the evidence you want.
- Use Library Research for source-grounded answers.
- Use Web Research when your library is not enough.
- Open source references before relying on claims.
- Move useful findings into notes while the context is still fresh.