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

# Chat Panel

> Natural-language to query workflow, LLM connection setup, and persistence limits.

The Chat panel lets you use English (natural language) to query the graph.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/falkordb-core/4RKo-4HTPunDsB0h/images/browser/chat-panel.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4RKo-4HTPunDsB0h&q=85&s=af15fc7668c1c23cb4ae4df4e4dbf163" alt="Chat panel" width="404" height="570" data-path="images/browser/chat-panel.png" />

## Prerequisites

Chat requires configuring an LLM connection and a model.

These are set in **Settings → Browser Settings → Chat**.

You can choose one of two connection types:

| Connection type   | Use this when                            | Setup                                                                                           |
| :---------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Cloud/API key** | You want to use a hosted LLM provider.   | Add a provider API key, select the saved key, and choose a model.                               |
| **Local LLM**     | You want to use a model running locally. | Start Ollama or LM Studio, select the local provider, confirm the endpoint, and choose a model. |

The LLM connection indicator in settings shows what Chat will use. It changes as you switch between cloud and local options, change the selected key/provider, or select a different model.

For local models:

* **Ollama** defaults to `http://localhost:11434`.
* **LM Studio** defaults to `http://localhost:1234/v1`.
* If no models are listed, check that the local server is running and the endpoint is correct.

## Opening the panel

On the Graphs page (`/graph`), click **CHAT** in the left sidebar.

When Chat is opened, element selection is cleared (the side panel is dedicated to chat interactions).

## Message retention

The number of saved interactions is configurable in settings (the UI enforces a bounded range).

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="What do I need to configure before using Chat?">
    You need to configure an **LLM connection** and select a **model** in Settings → Browser Settings → Chat. You can use either a hosted provider with a saved API key, or a local LLM through Ollama or LM Studio.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I open the Chat panel?">
    On the Graphs page (`/graph`), click the **CHAT** toggle in the left sidebar. Note that opening Chat clears any element selection.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I control how many chat messages are saved?">
    Yes. The number of saved interactions is configurable in **Settings → Browser Settings → Chat**. The UI enforces a bounded range.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Chat execute queries on the graph?">
    Yes. Chat translates your **natural language** input into Cypher queries and executes them against the currently selected graph.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Chat without a cloud API key?">
    Yes, if you use **Local LLM** with a running Ollama or LM Studio server and select one of its available models.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>