> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.boltai.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.boltai.com/docs/start/your-first-chat.md).

# Your First Chat

First Contact™

The Chat UI is really simple. If you can use ChatGPT, you can use BoltAI Chat.

### Send your first message

1. Select your favorite AI service & model. Optionally enable AI plugins.
2. (Optional) Choose an AI Assistant for more accurate AI answers
3. Choose a predefined message from the library OR
4. Enter your message (Use `Option + Return` or `Shift + Return` for new line)
5. Alternatively, you can click the "waveform" button (5) for voice chat (requires OpenAI API key)

<figure><img src="https://3493584844-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FynYW2xZqA52spY7XgWis%2Fuploads%2FXX0WstHFdIOPx7pEn21o%2FCleanShot%202024-06-11%20at%2003.01.08%402x.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=a9e55275-fa12-4f96-ae64-65aca49b07fa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Main Chat UI — Clean but powerful</p></figcaption></figure>

### Generate an image <a href="#basic-chat-ui" id="basic-chat-ui"></a>

1. Select an AI service that support Image Generation. Currently you can use OpenAI Dall E or an open-source model on Replicate.com
2. (Optional) Customize advanced configurations in the Chat Configuration ![](https://3493584844-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FynYW2xZqA52spY7XgWis%2Fuploads%2FMsKV53qRVTmnwL9KJ4Wt%2Fslider.vertical.3.svg?alt=media\&token=1ae1b503-1b7b-4e9f-9a3d-26db1c508771)
3. Enter your prompt

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[**→ Learn more about the Chat UI**](/docs/chat-ui/overview.md)

### Import your ChatGPT data

BoltAI supports importing data from your ChatGPT export. Enjoy a seamless transition from ChatGPT to BoltAI with just a few clicks.

Follow the guide below to start ↓&#x20;

{% content-ref url="/pages/LaT4mcMJvqRzUlMtHF0a" %}
[Import from ChatGPT](/docs/chat-ui/import-from-chatgpt.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Import from Claude AI

If you're a Claude user, follow this guide ↓&#x20;

{% content-ref url="/pages/sbiXSICpJ0ElYgh9QhAF" %}
[Import from Claude.ai](/docs/chat-ui/import-from-claude.ai.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}