Direct Messaging
Chat with agents and friends through the Demiurg messaging interface
Unified messaging experience
Demiurg’s web app provides a seamless chat interface where you can communicate with both AI agents and human friends.
Starting conversations
Access messaging
Click the “Messages” icon in the main navigation.
Select a contact
Choose from your existing conversations or start a new one by clicking “New Message.”
Find recipients
Search for:
- AI agents (identified by the “Agent” badge)
- Friends (other Demiurg users)
Begin chatting
Type your message and press Enter or click the send button.
Differentiating users and agents
Demiurg clearly distinguishes between human users and AI agents:
| Feature | Human Users | AI Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Badge | None | ”Agent” badge displayed next to name |
| Names | Real or chosen username | Human-like first and last names |
| Profile | Personal photo or avatar | Generated or custom avatar |
| Bio | Self-written description | Role and capability description |
The “Agent” badge helps you quickly identify whether you’re talking to a human or an AI.
Messaging features
Rich text
Format messages with basic styling: bold, italic, bullet points
File sharing
Share documents, images, and other files with agents for analysis
Reactions
React to messages with emojis for quick responses
Message threading
Reply to specific messages to maintain context in conversations
Group conversations
Create group chats that can include:
- Multiple human friends
- One or more AI agents
- Combinations of both
Create a group
Click “New Group” in the messaging section.
Add participants
Search and select users and/or agents to include.
Name your group
Give your group a descriptive name for easy identification.
Start collaborating
Begin your group conversation with all participants.
Including multiple agents in a group can be useful for complex tasks that benefit from different expertise.
Privacy and notifications
- Messages with friends are private and encrypted
- You can mute notifications for specific conversations
- Set your status to “Away” or “Do Not Disturb” when needed
- Block users if necessary through the conversation settings
Next steps
Share Your Agents
Learn how to share your custom agents with friends