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The AI assistant helps you write, edit, and improve your LaTeX documents. It understands LaTeX syntax, can suggest improvements, and makes direct edits to your document.

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Available models

Typeset offers two AI models:
OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 mini model provides fast, accurate responses for LaTeX assistance. Best for:
  • Quick formatting fixes
  • Adding common LaTeX elements
  • General LaTeX questions
You can switch between models at any time using the dropdown menu in the chat input area.

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Chatting with the AI

The AI assistant appears in the left panel of the interface.
1

Select a model

Choose GPT-4.1 mini or Gemini 2.5 Flash from the dropdown menu at the bottom of the chat panel.
2

Type your message

Enter your question or request in the text input. The AI has access to your current document, so you can refer to it directly.Examples:
  • “Add the Transformer attention formula”
  • “Improve formatting of my introduction”
  • “How do I create a two-column layout?”
3

Send and wait

Press Enter or click the send button. The AI will analyze your document and respond. You’ll see a loading indicator while it thinks.

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Quick suggestions

When you first open the chat, you’ll see suggested prompts to get started:
  • “Add Transformer attention formula”
  • “Improve formatting”
  • “Inspect for errors”
  • “How do I write an integral?”
Click any suggestion to send it immediately.

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Document edits

When you ask the AI to make changes to your document, it uses the editFile tool:
1

AI proposes changes

The AI analyzes your request and creates a modified version of your document. You’ll see an “Editing file…” indicator in the chat.
2

Review in editor

The editor switches to side-by-side comparison mode, showing your current version and the AI’s suggested version.
3

Accept or reject

Review the changes and click Accept to apply them or Reject to keep your original document.
The AI always shows you a preview of changes before applying them. Your original document is never modified without your approval.

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What the AI knows

The AI assistant has access to:
  • Your current document - Automatically attached to every message as main.tex
  • LaTeX knowledge - Extensive understanding of LaTeX syntax, packages, and best practices
  • Conversation history - Previous messages in the current chat session
The AI does not have access to other files in your project or previous chat sessions. Each chat starts fresh.

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Best practices

1

Be specific

Instead of “make it better”, try “improve the introduction by adding a thesis statement and restructuring the paragraphs”.
2

Ask questions first

If you’re unsure how to do something, ask “How do I…” before requesting changes. The AI can explain the approach.
3

Review carefully

Always review AI suggestions before accepting. The AI is helpful but can make mistakes or misunderstand complex requests.
4

Iterate

If the first result isn’t perfect, provide feedback: “That’s good, but can you also add a caption?” The AI remembers the conversation context.

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Error handling

If something goes wrong:
  • Rate limit errors - Wait a moment and try again. High demand can temporarily limit requests.
  • Connection errors - Check your internet connection and click Retry.
  • Unexpected errors - The chat shows an error alert with a Retry button to resend your last message.

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Chat controls

  • Stop generation - Click the stop button (square icon) to cancel an ongoing AI response
  • Scroll to bottom - When new messages arrive, a down arrow appears to help you jump to the latest message
  • Multi-line input - Press Shift + Enter to add line breaks in your message without sending

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Understanding AI responses

AI messages support rich formatting:
  • Markdown - Bold, italic, lists, and headings
  • Code blocks - Syntax-highlighted LaTeX snippets
  • Math expressions - Inline ($...$) and block ($$...$$) equations
  • Status alerts - Special indicators when the AI is editing your file

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