Tess Conversation Copilot is our chat interface that goes way beyond just simple message exchanges. Built right in, the AI Tools are a set of smart features that let you do real-time searches, generate images, create files, run complex data analyses, and interact with lots of online platforms, all right from the chat.
You access them through a dropdown menu, usually found below the model selector, which by default shows "No tools" (no active tool).
Real-Time Search: "Internet" and "GPT Search" Tools
When you need up-to-date info that might not be in the AI's knowledge base (which is trained until a certain date), online search tools are essential.
Internet: This tool uses Google Search to get real-time info from the web. It's perfect for grabbing recent data, news, trends, and can even give you the sources for the info it finds.
GPT Search: Does online searches using OpenAI's parameters and engines. The main difference is in the source and how the search is run and the results are processed.
How to use:
In the AI Tools menu, pick "Internet" or "GPT Search."
In the message field, type your question or search request.
Example: "What were the results of the last game of the Brazil national soccer team?" or "List the main digital marketing trends for the coming years and include the sources."
Send the message. The AI will use the selected tool to get the info and show it to you.
Tip: If the AI doesn't automatically bring sources with the "Internet" tool, you can ask explicitly: "Please give me the sources for this info."
Generating Images with "Image Generation"
The "Image Generation" tool lets you create original images or edit existing ones right in the chat interface.
How it works: When you activate this tool, the AI model you chose (like Gemini 2.5 Flash) will interpret your request and create a detailed prompt. That prompt is then used by GPT Image’s generation tech to make the visual.
Credit Use: Creating images in chat spends credits. The approximate cost is 80 credits
How to generate an image:
Select "Image Generation" in the AI Tools menu.
Pick the AI model that will create the prompt for your image.
In the message field, describe the image you want to make.
Example: "Create an image of an astronaut chilling on a Martian beach, cartoon style."
Send your message. The AI will process your request and show the generated image.
How to edit an image:
Make sure the "Image Generation" tool is active.
Upload the image you want to edit to your "Knowledge Base" in the chat (by clicking the paperclip icon or dragging the file to the chat)
In the message field, describe the changes you want to make.
Example: "In this image [referring to the uploaded/generated image], change the car color to red and add a mountain background."
Send the message. The AI will identify the image and apply the requested edits.
Organization and Analysis: The "Manage Files" and "Deep Analysis" Tools
These tools are made for creating documents and getting insights from data.
Manage Files: Lets the AI create or edit all kinds of files, like PDFs, spreadsheets (Excel, Sheets), text documents, etc.
How to use:
Select "Manage Files" from the AI Tools menu.
Ask the AI to create a file based on content generated during your conversation or give it instructions for a new file.
Example 1 (convert text): After the AI writes an article, type: "Turn this article into a PDF file."
Example 2 (create spreadsheet): "Make a spreadsheet with these columns: Task, Responsible, Deadline, Status. Add 5 sample rows."
The AI will handle your request and give you a link to the file it created.
Deep Analysis: Perfect for more complex data analysis, creating charts, and pulling out deeper insights. This tool can process info provided in the chat (like data from a search done with the "Internet" tool) or from uploaded files.
How to use:
Provide the data for analysis (either from a previous search, pasted text, or by uploading a file to the Knowledge Base).
Pick "Deep Analysis" from the AI Tools menu.
Ask for the analysis you want.
Example: After searching for a stock price variation, you could say: "Based on the previous data, generate a line chart showing the price changes and give an analysis on the trends."
AI will use the tool to process the data and show the analysis, which could include text, tables, and charts.
Tip: You can combine tools! For example, use "Internet" to collect data and then turn on "Deep Analysis" to interpret and visualize it.
Exploring Social Networks and Content Platforms
Copilot also has specific tools for interacting with and searching inside different online platforms, like Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Wikipedia, Medium, Reddit, and Cora.
How it works: When you pick one of these tools (like "Instagram"), the AI will focus its searches and analysis inside that specific platform.
How to use:
Pick the platform tool you want (like "LinkedIn Search") in the AI Tools menu.
Ask your question or request an analysis for that platform.
Example: With the "Instagram" tool selected: "Analyze profile X on Instagram, highlighting content type and engagement."
The AI will search for info on the platform and show you the results.
Best Practice: By default, the tool selector sits at "No tools" to make the chat run smoother. Only turn on a specific tool when you really need it.
Conclusion
Tess AI's Copilot AI Tools turn chat into a super versatile, all-in-one assistant. When you get the hang of using these tools, mixing smart AI model picks with creative tweaks, you unlock a whole new level of productivity and efficiency. Try each one to see how they can make your life easier and boost your projects, from quick info searches to making visual content and digging into detailed data analysis.