# AI Assistant

The **Autom8 AI Assistant** is your built-in partner for building, debugging, and optimizing workflows. Whether you're new to automation or pushing advanced logic, the Assistant helps you move faster and smarter—right inside the editor.

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#### **What the AI Assistant Can Do**

* **Debug Helper**\
  Quickly identify and resolve workflow errors—step through broken nodes and fix issues with guided help.
* **Answer Platform Questions**\
  Ask anything about Autom8 AI’s features, settings, or integrations—get clear, contextual answers instantly.
* **Code Assistance**\
  Get help writing and refining code inside nodes. From JavaScript to SQL to JSON, the assistant helps you transform and structure your data.
* **Expression Guidance**\
  Learn how to build effective expressions to reference data, perform logic, and drive dynamic behavior.
* **Credential Setup Help**\
  Unsure how to connect an app? The Assistant walks you through setting up secure, working credentials.

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#### **Tips for Using the Assistant Effectively**

* **Be conversational**\
  Treat it like a teammate. Provide context, and ask follow-ups if the first answer isn’t perfect.
* **Ask specific questions**\
  The more targeted your question, the more accurate the help.\
  Examples:
  * *“How do I create a Slack notification?”*
  * *“Why is this webhook failing?”*
  * *“What does this expression do?”*
* **Iterate with feedback**\
  Build on the Assistant’s suggestions—tweak code, ask clarifying questions, and refine your workflow live.

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#### **Things You Can Try**

* *“Debug this error I’m seeing in Step 3.”*
* *“Help me write an expression that formats a date.”*
* *“Explain what this workflow does.”*
* *“How do I set up credentials for Airtable?”*
* *“Build a chatbot using OpenAI and Slack.”*

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#### **FAQs**

**Who can use the Assistant?**\
The AI Assistant is available to all users on Autom8 AI’s Cloud plans.

**What can it see?**\
The Assistant can access everything visible in your workflow editor—node structure, names, config—but **never sees sensitive input/output values**.

**How does it work?**\
It’s powered by specialized AI agents trained on Autom8 AI’s documentation, workflow logic, and real-time context from your screen. It uses retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embedded knowledge, and intent-matched prompting for intelligent support.