Your First Conversation with AIRA

Getting started with AIRA is as simple as asking a question. This guide walks you through opening AIRA, sending your first message, and understanding the response.

How to Open AIRA

Click Ask AIRA in the sidebar. This opens the AIRA chat window where you can type questions and receive answers.

If you have used AIRA before, you will see your recent conversations listed. Click New Chat to start fresh.

Starting Your First Conversation

1. Type a question in the chat box at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press Enter or click the Send button.
3. AIRA processes your question and responds with an answer, usually within a few seconds.

That is it. No setup, no configuration. Just ask.

Example First Questions

Not sure what to ask? Here are some great starting points:

• "How many customers do I have?" — Get a quick count of your total customer base.
• "What was my revenue last month?" — See your monthly revenue figure with a comparison to the previous month.
• "Show me my top products by sales" — Get a ranked list of your best-selling products.
• "What is my customer retention rate?" — Understand how many customers come back for a second purchase.
• "What was my average order value this quarter?" — See how much customers spend on average per order.
• "Which marketing channel drives the most revenue?" — Compare the performance of your acquisition channels.

Understanding AIRA's Responses

AIRA responds in several formats depending on your question:

Text Answers

For straightforward questions, AIRA provides a written explanation with the relevant numbers and context. It may also explain what the data means for your business.

Tables and Charts (Artifacts)

When your question involves lists or comparisons, AIRA generates an artifact — a structured document that appears in a panel next to the chat. Artifacts can include data tables, charts, or full written reports. Learn more in Artifacts & Exports.

Follow-up Suggestions

After answering, AIRA may suggest related questions you can explore. Click any suggestion to continue the conversation and dig deeper into your data.

Chat History

Your conversations with AIRA are saved automatically. To revisit a past conversation:

1. Open AIRA from the sidebar.
2. Click History at the top of the chat panel.
3. Select any previous conversation to continue where you left off.

You can pick up an old conversation and ask follow-up questions at any time.

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