Conversations

Conversations in cortx are intelligent, searchable chat threads where users and AI agents collaborate, execute tasks, and maintain shared context.

How It Helps

  • Captures meetings and discussions with high accuracy.
  • Generates structured summaries to highlight action items.
  • Improves collaboration by making information easily accessible.

Starting Conversations

  • Navigate to the Conversations tab
  • Click + New Chat
  • Start the chat by selecting the appropriate agent

Summarizing Conversations & Generating Threads

Any conversation in cortx can be summarized, the user can use the Summarize button for Entire Conversations or Uploaded documents to generate:

  • Key points
  • Action Items
  • Thread highlights

The Summarize button can be accessed via:

  • Book icon in the chat input tray

  • Select Summarize from the Three-dot menu in the top-right corner of any conversation.

Threads can also be created while summarization. Threads let you isolate specific topics within a larger conversation. Ideal for sub-topics, feature-level breakdowns, or stakeholder clarifications.

Linking Conversations & Resources

  • In the chat list view, users can select multiple conversations and link them, to form a unified context.
  • Add or drag resources into a conversation or by using the + icon.
  • You can also link external documents to maintain traceability.

Adding Participants & Sharing Conversations

  • Use the Share icon to invite teammates to an ongoing conversation

  • Assign Viewer or Contributor roles.

  • Generate external share links if needed (with optional expiry)

Archiving Conversations

  • To declutter your view, you can archive inactive or completed conversations.
  • Archived chats remain searchable and can be restored when needed.

Tip: Use prompt suggestions or templates to get started quickly with structured discussions.

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