> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.osschat.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chat Experience

> Core chat behavior including send, stream, edit, retry, fork, and navigation.

# Chat Experience

This is the central OpenChat feature set used by all authenticated users.

## Core Message Lifecycle

1. User submits text/files through `PremiumPromptInputInner`.
2. `use-persistent-chat` orchestrates chat creation + action dispatch.
3. Streaming updates are applied while job status is active.
4. Final message state is persisted via Convex mutations.

## Built-in Message Actions

From `message-actions.tsx` and related hooks:

* Edit previous user message.
* Retry response with same or different model.
* Fork chat from any message to create a branch.
* Copy user or assistant content.

## Streaming and Recovery

* Live updates are managed by `use-chat-streaming.ts`.
* Active stream jobs are read from Convex and resumed on reconnect.
* Stop generation shortcut and UI action both cancel active stream state.

## Sidebar and Chat Navigation

* Chat list comes from paginated `chats.list` query.
* Supports rename, delete, bulk delete, unread markers, and active stream indicators.
* Route `/c/$chatId` loads specific conversation context.

## Why This Matters

This design keeps chat responsive during long generations, supports iterative editing, and preserves full conversation history with branchable workflows.

## Related Pages

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  <Card title="Model Selection" icon="sparkles" href="/features/model-selection">
    Learn provider switching and reasoned model choices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Model settings" icon="settings" href="/features/settings-and-shortcuts">
    Configure defaults that affect chat behavior
  </Card>
</CardGroup>