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The AI assistant is the fastest way to get things done on Hiveku. Describe what you want, and it writes the code, styles the design, and wires everything up.

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Opening the AI Chat

Click the AI tab in the left panel of the Editor. This is where you’ll spend most of your time.
You can resize the AI panel by dragging its edge, or pop it into a separate pane if you want chat and code side-by-side.

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Basic Prompt Examples

Start simple. The AI understands natural language — you don’t need special syntax.

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Modes

The Modes dropdown above the chat input changes how the AI behaves. Pick the one that fits the task. See AI Modes for a deeper look at each one.

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@-Mentions for Files

Prefix a filename with @ to pull it into context.
The AI reads the mentioned files before responding, which makes answers much more accurate.

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Attaching Images and Files

You can drag-and-drop or click the paperclip to attach:
  • Images — up to 20 at once, 20 MB each (screenshots, mockups, references)
  • Videos — up to 100 MB (user flow recordings, motion references)
  • Documents — PDFs, text files, JSON
Attaching a screenshot of a competitor’s site or a Figma frame is one of the fastest ways to get the AI to nail a design.

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Slash Commands

Type / in the chat to see the command menu.

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Reasoning Effort

The Effort selector controls how much the AI thinks before responding.
Quick answers, small edits, obvious bug fixes. Cheapest.
Start on Medium. Bump to High if the AI misses the mark twice in a row on a tricky task.

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AI Credits

Each AI response uses credits based on the model, effort level, and conversation size. You can see your usage in Settings > Billing > AI Credits.
  • Members can ask the AI as much as their plan allows
  • Budgets let admins cap spending per project or per user
  • Running low? The AI warns you before you hit your cap
See AI Overview for plan limits and BYOK setup.

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Tips for Good Prompts

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Be specific

Make a button is vague. Add a primary CTA button labeled "Get Started" below the hero headline is actionable.
2

Provide context

Attach a screenshot. Mention the file. Paste an error message. The more the AI knows, the better it performs.
3

Iterate in small steps

Instead of one giant prompt, build in layers: structure first, then styling, then polish. Easier to review and undo.
4

Ask it to plan

For big changes, switch to Architect mode and ask for a plan first. Approve the plan, then let it implement.

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Verifying Results

After the AI makes changes:
  • Scan the diff it shows in the chat
  • Check the live preview in the Editor
  • Open the changed files in the Code Editor to review
  • If something’s wrong, say so — the AI will fix it without starting over

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Troubleshooting

Check the status bar at the bottom of the chat. If it says “thinking” for more than a minute, the model may be overloaded — try /clear and re-send, or switch to a different model in Settings > AI Models.
Top up from Settings > Billing, upgrade your plan, or bring your own API key (BYOK) for unlimited usage at your own cost. See AI Models.
Open Version History from the top bar and restore the previous snapshot. Every AI change creates a checkpoint, so rolling back is one click.
Try /clear to reset context, switch to High effort, or attach a screenshot of what you want. If it’s still stuck, switch to Architect mode and ask for a plan first.
Some generated files are marked read-only (like lockfiles). Ask the AI to edit the source file instead — it knows which files regenerate the one you want changed.

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What’s Next?

AI Overview

How the AI assistant works

AI Modes

Deep dive on each mode

AI Models

Pick the right model