AI Assistant

Neuralink panel

Neuralink is the built-in AI chat panel — your primary interface for coding, debugging, and building with AI. Toggle it on/off using the AI Assistant switch in the header (or the Neuralink tab on mobile). You can use platform-provided models or supply your own API key for unlimited access.

Platform models — AI models are available on all plans without needing your own API key. Usage is tracked per your plan's rolling window and shown as a progress bar with a live countdown timer.

AI modes

The AI panel has three modes — select via the mode tabs at the top of the panel:

Build — AI writes and edits your project files automatically. Responses include <file> blocks with per-file Save buttons
Chat — conversational responses only, no file changes. Good for questions and planning
Auto — AI can write multiple files, run terminal commands, execute SQL, and manage your project end-to-end autonomously

NoteAI responses stream in real time. You can see the AI "thinking" as it generates code. If a response is blank or cuts off mid-stream, a Retry button appears automatically so you can resend without losing your context.

Agent mode

Agent mode turns the AI into an autonomous coding agent that explores your entire project before responding. Enable it by clicking the Bot icon (⚡ glows green when active) in the Neuralink toolbar.

When agent mode is on, every message triggers a two-step process:

Planning — the AI scans all files in your project (up to 500), then runs a planning call to select the most relevant ones for your task (up to 12 files)
Context injection — the selected files are read and appended to the AI's context automatically, on top of any files you've manually selected
A green status chip at the top of each response shows which files the agent read: "Read 5 files: src/App.tsx, …"
Agent mode is off by default — your manual file selections still work the same when it's disabled

NoteAgent mode uses an extra LLM call for the planning step. This counts as one additional prompt against your plan limit. For best results, write a clear task description so the planner picks the right files.

On desktop, the file tree remains visible alongside the AI panel in agent mode. On mobile, the Files and Code tabs are hidden from the bottom nav when agent mode is active, keeping the interface focused.

Skills & slash commands

Skills are pre-loaded system prompt modules that give the AI specialized capabilities — like a TDD expert, a UI designer, or a debugging specialist. Toggle skills on/off from the Config tab inside the AI panel. Active skills appear as dismissible pills below the input.

Type / in the chat input to see available slash commands
Examples: /brainstorm, /debug, /tdd, /design
Skills are injected into the AI's system prompt for the duration of your session
AI SuperPowers (Pro/Max) unlocks premium skills

File context

Check files in the file explorer to add them as context for AI responses. The AI reads the full content of selected files when generating replies. You can also manage selected files via the context chip above the chat input.

When you have files selected, the AI can make targeted edits instead of rewriting entire files — leading to faster, more accurate responses.

Idea generator

The Idea Generator appears below the quick-start prompts on the Neuralink start screen. Click Generate idea to get a fresh, randomized app concept — a different domain and creative twist every time.

Ideas are generated using the platform's AI — no prompt quota is consumed
Each click produces a different idea (30 domains × 18 creative twists)
Click the idea text to use it as your prompt instantly
The idea generator model can be configured from the Admin → AI Models page