Athena Chat is an advanced conversational AI application, engineered specifically for modern business environments. It serves as an intelligent artificial employee at your disposal that combines natural language processing with powerful automation capabilities, enabling seamless execution of complex multi-step workflows.

By integrating sophisticated document handling, task automation, and analytical tools, Athena Chat significantly reduces manual effort and enhances organizational productivity across enterprises.

Key Features

This section provides an overview of all the different capabilities offered by Athena Chat.

You can start a new chat by clicking on Start a new chat on the homepage or by clicking on the pencil icon (top-right) on the Spaces page.

Attach Files

Attach files from your computer directly either by dragging and dropping them onto the Chat bar or clicking on the Attach File button.

Toggle Athena’s capability to perform real-time web browsing by clicking on the Web button.

Versatile Toolkits

Choose from a number of toolkits designed to optimize and automate workflows. Toolkits are specialized suites designed to handle discrete tasks efficiently within larger workflows. They are the building blocks of complex processes, each performing a specific function such as document analysis, email management or coding tasks.

ToolkitsDescription
DocumentSeamlessly create, edit, and analyze text-based files with Athena’s Document toolkit, which supports workflows like summarization, information extraction, and report generation.
SpacesManage your files and folders effortlessly with a centralized toolkit that supports organization, sharing permissions, and collaboration.
SpreadsheetOptimize data manipulation and analysis with tools for tabular data processing, including formulas, summaries, and visualizations.
NotebookExecute code-based workflows, analyze data, and run simulations in an AI-enabled environment for technical and analytical tasks.
EmailManage email workflows by drafting, responding, and organizing communications with AI-powered insights and automation.
CanvasCollaborate and visualize ideas interactively on a creative platform designed to bring strategies, designs, and brainstorming sessions to life.
AppBuild and deploy interactive applications similar to Streamlit with Athena’s intuitive tools, using simple, natural-language instructions.
PythonRun Python scripts and automate complex computational tasks, making it a go-to tool for developers and data scientists.

Agent Personas

Agent Personas allow you to choose the most appropriate interaction mode for Athena based on your current task requirements. Each persona offers specialized capabilities optimized for different use cases.

  1. Chat - Athena configured as a conversational partner with read-only capabilities, focusing on dialogue rather than actions. Excellent for creative brainstorming sessions, exploring ideas collaboratively, and generating insights through natural conversation without executing external commands.
  2. Assist - Athena optimized for efficiency and practical task completion with read-write functionality. Ideal for straightforward questions, everyday tasks, and situations where you need quick, actionable information without extensive deliberation.
  3. Deep Think - Athena with Multi-Agent capabilities that leverages advanced reasoning to tackle complex problems. Perfect for in-depth analysis, strategic planning, and multi-step decision making processes that require comprehensive evaluation of options.

Agent Context

The Agent Context menu lets you configure contextual knowledge that Athena has access to, for example, knowledge base, memories and workbench. Learn more about these in our guides on contextual knowledge.

Additional Options

  1. Learning Mode - Toggle this on for Athena to be able to gather insights from your conversations and store them in her knowledge graph.
  2. Use Memories - Toggle this on for Athena to use her memories to provide personalized responses based on historical conversations.
  3. Effort Dial - Have Athena execute a request for a dedicated period, making her spend a minimum amount of time thinking & processing before responding.
  4. AOP Library - Use this button to view or create Agent Operating Procedures (AOPs) which enable Athena to dynamically execute multi-step workflows.
  5. Transcribe - Use Athena Voice to give speech commands to Athena for her to transcribe and execute your requests.
  6. LLM Selector - Choose from a wide range of LLMs based on the complexity of your task.