Product

Conversation state

Conversation state is the accumulated context of a chat.

Quick definition

Conversation state is the accumulated context of a chat.

  • Category: Product
  • Focus: user experience and flow
  • Used in: Keeping context organized across multiple chats.

What it means

It includes messages, settings, and metadata. In product workflows, conversation state often shapes user experience and flow.

How it works

Product concepts define how users interact with AI: threads, sessions, UI patterns, and feedback loops.

Why it matters

Product concepts shape how users interact with the assistant.

Common use cases

  • Keeping context organized across multiple chats.
  • Designing UI for faster task completion.
  • Storing preferences and system settings.

Example

Keeping thread history in a chat UI.

Pitfalls and tips

Poor UX can hide model capabilities. Make state and actions visible to users.

In BoltAI

In BoltAI, this shows up in the chat UI and interaction flow.