2. How to use AI Chat feature on XIPU AI platform

An example of XIPU AI interface

What to know:

Welcome to XIPU AI Chat! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Visit XIPU AI via https://xipuai.xjtlu.edu.cn/v3/index and click the “AI Chat” button to launch the chat interface.

Click the “Config” button to customize your chat settings. You’ll see the following options:

• Name
  Customize your chat room's name to make it easily identifiable.

• Model
  Default: GPT-4o-mini. Switch to other AI models via the dropdown for different response styles or capabilities.

• Icon
  Choose an emoji as your chat room’s visual icon.

• Context Count
  Adjust how many prior messages the AI considers for context-aware replies (e.g., higher values improve continuity).

After configuring, use these tools to enhance your experience:

• Bubble
  Toggle between Bubble (conversational layout) or List (structured view) for chat display.

• Upload
  Add images to discuss or analyze visual content (supports common formats like JPG/PNG).

• Export
  Download the visible chat history in Markdown format.

• Clear
  Delete all chat history in the current session.

• Send
  Submit your message to generate AI responses.

On the left panel:

• Search Tab
  Find specific chat rooms by typing keywords.

• Batch Operation
  Select multiple chat rooms to delete them in bulk.

• + Button
  Click to create a new chat room.

• Three Dots (•••)
  Edit: Configure the chat room.
  Top: Pin important chats to the top.
  Delete: Remove the chat room.