Files & Attachments

You can attach files to individual chat messages to provide the AI with additional context. Attachments are processed and sent to the AI provider alongside your message.

Uploading Attachments

In the Chat playground:

1. Click the attachment icon (paperclip) in the message input
2. Select a file from your computer
3. The file is uploaded and processed
4. Type your message and send

Supported File Types

Common supported categories include:

• Documents — PDF, text, markdown
• Code — Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.
• Images — PNG, JPEG, WebP
• Data — CSV, JSON, XML

Note

File type support depends on the AI provider. ChatGPT supports a wide range of document and code files.

File Limits

• Maximum file size depends on the provider
• Multiple files can be attached to a single message
• Files are processed before the message is sent

Attachments vs Project Files

Feature	Attachments	Project Files
Scope	Single conversation	All conversations in the project
Upload	Per message	Per project
Available from	That message only	First message in any project conversation

Security

• Attachments are tied to the conversation’s workspace
• Cross-tenant access is denied
• Files are processed for AI retrieval with index_for_retrieval: true

Next Steps

• Projects — Upload files at the project level
• Generated Assets — Files generated by the AI
• Chat API — Send attachments via API