Start your first chat

The chat box is right at the center of your screen, ready for you to start typing. Whether or not you’ve uploaded a file, you can jump in with a general question, explore an idea, or ask something based on your files.

Written By Patrick Intervalo

Last updated About 18 hours ago

Where to Start

The prompt bar is front and center—just click in and start typing (or speaking).

With Chief, you don’t need to figure out the “perfect prompt.” Just describe what you want to accomplish.

You can start with things like:

  • “Summarize this document in 3 bullet points.”

  • “Help me brainstorm video concepts for our Q3 campaign.”

  • “What’s the difference between brand awareness and brand equity?”

  • “Turn this press release into 5 headline options.”

Or go a level higher and describe an outcome:

  • “Prepare me for a client meeting using these files.”

  • “Analyze this data and tell me what I should focus on.”

Chief will figure out how to get there.

Start faster with the Prompt Launchpad

Not sure what to ask?

You can also start your first chat using a prompt from the Prompt Launchpad—a library of ready-made prompts designed for common tasks like summarization, brainstorming, analysis, and more.

Just pick one, customize it if needed, and run it.

Using your files as context

If you’ve uploaded files, Chief will automatically use them as context.

They’ll appear above the prompt bar as part of your active scope—so you don’t need to manually attach or reference them every time.

Chief will factor them into its response automatically.

Learn more: Uploading Files

Tips for stronger prompts

You don’t need perfect prompts—but a little clarity goes a long way.

Be specific about the output

Instead of:
“Summarize this”

Try:
“Summarize this in 3 bullet points for someone new to the topic.”

Share your goal

Tell Chief what you’re trying to accomplish:

  • “I’m preparing a deck…”

  • “I need talking points for a meeting…”

  • “I’m exploring this topic…”

This helps Chief tailor the response to your situation.

Reference what matters

If you're working with files, refer to specific sections or ideas (e.g. “Executive Summary” or “Key Results”) instead of vague descriptions.

Let Chief improve your prompt

You can also use prompt improvement to automatically refine your input and get better results—especially for more complex requests.

What happens next

Once you hit enter, Chief gets to work.

It will:

  • interpret your intent

  • use any active context (files, concepts, etc.)

  • generate a response or carry out the task

From there, you can:

  • ask follow-ups

  • refine the direction

  • or delegate the next step

Think of it as an ongoing working session—not a one-time question.