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

# ShipChat

> Use Shipyard AI Chat for project, code, planning, and strategy questions.

ShipChat is the full-screen Shipyard AI chat surface. It supports slash-command style AI features, conversation history in the browser, response tone controls, and standard or max response depth.

## Chat controls

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Column>
    <Card title="Commands" icon="slash">
      Type `/` to explore available AI commands and route the request to a specific feature.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Tone" icon="message-square-text">
      Choose direct, professional, or concise answer styles.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Max mode" icon="brain">
      Ask for deeper reasoning, tradeoffs, and hidden risks when a task needs more analysis.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Local history" icon="history">
      Conversations are stored in browser storage for fast access to recent chats.
    </Card>
  </Column>
</Columns>

<Note>
  The chat API can require `CHAT_API_SECRET` in production. When configured, requests must include the matching bearer token.
</Note>