Interface at a Glance
The ZeroTwo workspace is organized into four main regions:| Region | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Left Sidebar | Far left, full height | Chat history, projects, navigation links, settings |
| Topbar | Top edge | ZeroTwo logo, studio nav links (Images, Video, Audio, Files, Tasks, Agents, Apps) |
| Main Chat Area | Center | Conversation thread or welcome screen |
| Prompt Bar | Bottom of main area | Text input, model selector, tool pills, file attachment |
- Sources Panel — appears when Web Search is active, showing cited pages
- Agent Activity Panel — appears when Agent Mode is running, showing step-by-step progress
Left Sidebar
The left sidebar is your primary navigation panel.New Chat Button
At the top of the sidebar, the pencil / compose icon opens a fresh conversation. You can also press Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+O from anywhere in the app for the same effect.Chat History
All previous conversations are listed below the New Chat button, newest first. ZeroTwo automatically generates a title for each chat based on its content.- Click any chat to reopen it
- Right-click (or use the three-dot menu) on a chat to rename, delete, move to a project, or share it
- Use the search bar at the top of the sidebar to find a past conversation by keyword
Projects
Projects appear in the sidebar below your recent chats. Each project is a folder grouping related chats, files, and shared custom instructions. Click a project name to expand it and see its contents.- Free plan: 1 project
- Pro and above: Unlimited projects
Navigation Links
Further down the sidebar (or accessible from the topbar) are links to other sections of the platform:| Link | Route | What You’ll Find |
|---|---|---|
| Files | /files | Your uploaded file library — browse, preview, and reuse past uploads |
| Tasks | /tasks | Scheduled and background tasks created by Agent Mode |
| Agents | /agents | Build and manage custom agents |
| Apps | /apps | Connected third-party integrations overview |
User Avatar and Settings Gear
At the very bottom-left of the sidebar:- Your avatar displays your profile picture. Click it to open a menu with account options.
- The gear icon opens the full Settings dialog. See Settings Overview for details on all 11 tabs.
Topbar
The topbar runs across the top of the application and provides quick access to the Studio pages and app sections. It includes:- ZeroTwo logo (top-left) — clicking it returns you to the main chat view
- Studio nav links: Images, Video, Audio — each opens a dedicated generation page
- App links: Files, Tasks, Agents, Apps
Navigating to Studio
Click Images, Video, or Audio in the topbar to open the corresponding Studio page:Image Studio
Generate images with AI at /studio/images. Supports multiple models and style controls.
Video Studio
Generate and edit video content at /studio/video.
Audio Studio
Generate audio and voiceover at /studio/audio.
Files Library
Browse and reuse all your uploaded files at /files.
Main Chat Area
The center of the screen shows the active conversation thread.- Your messages appear with an edit button on hover — editing a message regenerates the AI response from that point forward
- AI responses appear with action buttons on hover: Copy, Share, Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, and Regenerate
- Model indicator — each AI response shows a small label of which model generated it
- When no chat is active, a welcome screen is shown with starter prompt suggestions
Prompt Bar
The prompt bar at the bottom of the chat area is the main input for interacting with ZeroTwo.Text Input
Click anywhere inside the prompt bar and start typing. The input supports full markdown. Press Enter to send; press Shift+Enter to insert a new line without sending.Model Selector
The name of the currently active model appears as a clickable label inside the prompt bar. Click it to open the model picker — a panel where you can browse and select from 95+ models across 19 providers. Learn about choosing a model →Tool Pills
Tool pills are toggle buttons that activate specific capabilities for your message:| Pill | What It Enables |
|---|---|
| Web Search | Real-time web search with 8 focus modes |
| Deep Research | Multi-step comprehensive research report |
| Canvas Mode | Interactive editor (rich text, code, spreadsheet, diagram, slides, HTML, SVG) |
| Agent Mode | Autonomous multi-step task execution |
| Voice | Real-time WebRTC voice conversation |
File Attachment (Paperclip Icon)
Click the paperclip icon in the prompt bar to open a file picker. You can also drag and drop files directly onto the chat area. Supported formats include PDFs, images, audio, video, code files, and data files. Learn about file uploads →@ Connector Mentions
Type@ in the prompt bar to bring up a list of your connected apps. Selecting a connector grants the model access to that data source for the current message — for example, @google-drive to reference files from your Drive, or @github to access your repositories.
Opening Settings
There are two ways to open Settings from anywhere in the interface:- Click the gear icon at the bottom-left of the sidebar
- Click your avatar at the bottom-left and select Settings from the menu
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New chat | Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + O |
| Send message | Enter |
| New line in message | Shift + Enter |
Next Steps
Send Your First Chat
Learn how to send a message, attach files, and work with AI responses.
Choose a Tool
Explore the tool pills and when to use each one.
Upload a File
Attach documents, images, audio, video, and more to your chats.
Settings Overview
Configure your workspace, connect apps, and set your preferences.