> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.boba.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.boba.xyz/taro-ai/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

### Open Taro chat

You can open the AI chat by clicking the AI icon on the left of your PFP

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### Ask Taro&#x20;

You can ask Taro anything and it will quickly respond with the best answer based on information and scope of the question.&#x20;

We recommend to prompt Taro with specific tasks or research rather then vague prompts. In the event the prompt is too vague for Taro to complete, Taro will ask you follow up questions and or ask you to order a list of priorities to give you the best response.

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### Ask / Auto Modes&#x20;

Taro has 2 modes where it can either ask before it executes any tool calls or executes anything on your behalf. The Auto mode will allow Taro to make tool calls and execute on your behalf without requiring you to approve everything.

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### Reasoning Effort&#x20;

Taro comes with extra reasoning built in you can select from Quick, Balanced or Deep think modes that will make Taro think more or less depending on the options selected. \
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NOTE : Deep think will use more tokens per prompt due to higher level of reasoning compared to Balanced and Quick modes. Deep think should be used when executing a larger task that requires more reasoning effort from Taro&#x20;

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### Chat History&#x20;

Taro comes with memory and chat history built in so you can pick up where you left off with the conversation when you log back into Boba. Simply click reverse arrow clock icon to open a list of previous chats select one to continue the conversation.

{% hint style="info" %}
NOTE : Chats with Taro that extend out of the context window will compact in the background while maintaining your chat history with Taro. When the conversation compacts Taro wills still have context on the conversation but not every single detail on past messages.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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### Image / Screen Shots&#x20;

Taro Supports images so you can upload an image to Taro for it to review or even screenshot the page you are looking at to give more context to Taro. To insert image or take screenshot click the + icon on bottom left of the chat input.&#x20;

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### Starting a new chat

By clicking the pencil and paper icon on the top left of the chat you can start a brand new chat with Taro.&#x20;

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### Undock Taro Chat&#x20;

The chat can be turned into a floating modal you can drag and resize for customization of the experience. Simply click the undock icon and the chat will appear in floating modal state.

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