Chat
The main conversational interface at ask.myzaru.com — conversation modes, model selection, and the Glass Laboratory context panel.
Chat
The chat interface at ask.myzaru.com is where you interact with the AEGIS platform. Every conversation runs in a specific mode that determines the available tools and behavior.
Conversation Modes
Select a mode from the toolbar before sending your first message. The mode is locked once the first message is sent.
| Mode | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Chat | General conversation with Zaru. No platform tools are invoked — this is a standard LLM chat with Zaru's persona and knowledge. |
| Agentic | Zaru has access to AEGIS tools and can create, discover, and execute agents and workflows on your behalf. The full tool surface is available based on your tier. |
| Workflow | Specialized mode for designing and running multi-step workflows. Zaru guides you through defining workflow states, transitions, and agent assignments. |
| Execute | Single-shot code execution. Describe a computation in plain English, optionally provide typed inputs, and get back the result. See Running Code with Execute Mode for details. |
Model Selector
The model selector in the toolbar lets you choose which language model powers the conversation.
Zaru Default — the platform-managed model. This is the default for all tiers and requires no configuration.
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) — Pro and higher tiers can connect their own API keys for supported providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) via The Vault. Once a provider key is saved and granted, it appears as an option in the model selector. BYOK users are exempt from LLM-specific rate limits.
Conversations
Each conversation is saved automatically and appears in the left sidebar. Conversations are organized chronologically with the most recent at the top.
Managing Conversations
- Pin — right-click a conversation (or use the three-dot menu) and select Pin. Pinned conversations stay at the top of the sidebar regardless of age.
- Rename — right-click and select Rename to give a conversation a descriptive title. By default, Zaru generates a title from your first message.
- Delete — right-click and select Delete. This removes the conversation and all associated execution history. Deletion is permanent.
The Glass Laboratory
The Glass Laboratory is the real-time context panel on the right side of the chat interface. Expand it using the panel icon in the top-right corner.
What It Shows
When an agent or workflow execution is running, the Glass Laboratory renders each step of the process as it happens:
- Tool invocations and their outputs
- Iteration progress (attempt number, validation feedback, refinements)
- Workflow state transitions
- Policy decisions made by the SEAL Gateway
Context Panel Tabs
In Agentic, Workflow, and Execute modes, the context panel provides browsable tabs for platform resources:
- Agents — lists deployed agents. Click Execute to run one with an inline parameter form, or Send to Chat to inject a structured prompt for Zaru to assist with.
- Workflows — lists deployed workflows with the same Execute and Send to Chat actions.
- Tools — lists available AEGIS tools for the current mode and tier.
The context panel is hidden in Chat mode, where no platform resources are in scope.