Managing Threads
Organize your conversations with threads.
What is a Thread?
A thread is a conversation session with:
- Message history
- Selected model
- Tool configuration
- Custom title
Creating Threads
New Thread
Click + or press Cmd/Ctrl+N to create a new thread.
From Sidebar
Right-click in the sidebar and select New Thread.
Thread Sidebar
The sidebar shows all your threads:
- Recent threads at the top
- Grouped by date (Today, Yesterday, Last Week, etc.)
- Search to filter threads
Thread Actions
Right-click a thread for options:
- Rename: Change the title
- Duplicate: Copy the thread
- Delete: Remove permanently
- Pin: Keep at top of list
Thread Settings
Each thread has its own settings:
Model
Select the default model for this thread. Can be changed during conversation.
System Prompt
Custom instructions for this thread. Overrides the global system prompt.
Temperature
Response creativity level (0-2).
Tools
Configure which tools are available.
Auto-Titling
Threads are automatically titled based on the first message. You can:
- Edit the title manually
- Regenerate the title
- Disable auto-titling in settings
Thread Organization
Pinning
Pin important threads to keep them at the top of your list.
Folders
Organize threads into folders:
- Create a folder from the sidebar menu
- Drag threads into folders
- Collapse/expand folders
Archives
Archive old threads to hide them from the main list without deleting.
Search
Quick Search
Press Cmd/Ctrl+K to open quick search:
- Search thread titles
- Search message content
- Filter by date range
Advanced Search
Use search operators:
in:title- Search titles onlyin:messages- Search message contentmodel:gpt-4- Filter by modelbefore:2024-01-01- Date filters
Export
Export threads for backup or sharing:
Single Thread
- Open the thread
- Click the menu (⋯)
- Select Export
- Choose format (JSON, Markdown, PDF)
Bulk Export
- Go to Settings → Data
- Click Export All Threads
- Download the archive
Import
Import threads from other sources:
- Click Import in the sidebar
- Select the file
- Choose merge or replace options
Sync
Threads sync automatically when:
- Using the same account
- WebSocket connection is active
Sync status is shown in the sidebar footer.
Deletion
Delete Thread
Right-click → Delete or press Delete key.
Deleted threads are moved to trash and permanently deleted after 30 days.
Recover Thread
Go to Trash in the sidebar to recover deleted threads.
Clear All
Settings → Advanced → Clear All Data removes all threads permanently.
Tips
- Use descriptive titles: Makes finding threads easier
- Pin important threads: Quick access to frequently used conversations
- Archive completed work: Keep sidebar clean
- Regular exports: Backup important conversations
- Use folders: Group related threads together
