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

# Interface and chats

> Get oriented in the workspace layout, the chat flow, and the main controls you use every day.

fabriqa is organized around a workspace shell with a sidebar, a main tab area, dockable panels, and a shared input area.

## Workspace shell

You usually move through the app in this order:

* choose a workspace
* open or switch chats
* inspect files, diffs, and output in panels
* adjust provider settings from the chat input toolbar or the settings areas

## Sidebar and tabs

The sidebar is where you usually:

* see and switch chats
* create new chats
* jump back to the workspace list
* open **Workspace Settings**
* open **Settings**

The main area can hold tabs for chats, settings, Reader, Usage, and other panels that open as tabs.

## Start and manage chats

* Use **New Chat** when you want to continue in the main workspace session.
* Use **New Chat in Worktree** when you want isolated branch and folder state.
* Rename chats clearly when you run multiple lines of work in the same workspace.
* Close tabs when they are done, but keep distinct tasks in separate chats instead of stacking everything into one long thread.

## Chat input and provider picker

The chat input is more than a text box. It is where you:

* choose a provider
* switch models or agent controls when available
* send prompts
* queue follow-up prompts while a reply is still running
* see usage and context status

If you reuse the same setup often, save it as a preset so you can switch faster inside the toolbar instead of rebuilding the same combination every time.

## Dockable panels

The workspace panels around the chat do the practical review work:

* **Reader** for file previews
* **Terminal** for commands and logs
* **Git Changes** for diffs and file state
* **Timeline** for step-by-step activity
* **Usage** for token, cost, and context details

Go to [Workspace tools](/use/workspace-tools) for the deeper workflow.

## See it in action

Go to [Switch agents in one chat](/learn/switch-agents-in-one-chat) for the closest matching walkthrough, or [Keyboard shortcuts](/help/keyboard-shortcuts) if you prefer keyboard-first navigation.