> ## 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.

# Messages and settings

> Use ShipOS conversations and settings to keep workspace behavior predictable.

ShipOS includes workspace messages and a settings area for appearance, security, notifications, ShipSpace, ShipCode, Chat, and AI behavior.

## Messages

<Card title="Workspace conversation" icon="message-circle">
  Messages give the team a shared conversation surface that stays close to issues, notes, and MCP-searchable workspace context.
</Card>

## Settings areas

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Column>
    <Card title="General and appearance" icon="sliders">
      Configure dashboard preferences, including layout choices such as sidebar or top bar navigation.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Security" icon="shield">
      Review workspace security posture and access-related controls.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="ShipCode and ShipSpace" icon="code">
      Configure product-specific behavior for coding and planning surfaces.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="AI and Chat" icon="sparkles">
      Control Shipyard AI availability, model defaults, and related chat settings where available.
    </Card>
  </Column>
</Columns>