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Brainbox: Attaching Content

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In the Brainbox prompt box, you'll find a + button (labelled "Attach content") next to the text input field. Click this button to open the attachment menu and add content to your conversation. This is different from using @ mentions, which pull live content — attachments are snapshots or copies of content that become part of your message.

Five Types of Attachments

1. Recent Tabs

Pull content from tabs you've recently viewed in Wavebox:

  1. Click the + button in the prompt box.
  2. Select a tab from the Recent Tabs list.
  3. The content from that tab will be attached to your message.

Each tab in the list shows its title and URL. You can select individual tabs, or click select all to attach multiple tabs at once.

2. Attach All Tabs in Window

Attach the content of every tab in the current Wavebox window at once:

  1. Click the + button in the prompt box.
  2. Select Attach all tabs in window.
  3. All tabs from the current window will be attached to your message.

This is useful when you want Brainbox to analyse or compare everything you're currently working on.

3. Paste from Clipboard

Paste content directly from your clipboard:

  1. Copy text or data to your clipboard (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C).
  2. Click the + button in the prompt box.
  3. Select Paste from clipboard.
  4. The copied content will be attached to your message.

This is useful for quickly adding code snippets, email excerpts, or any text you've already copied.

4. Tab Screenshot

Capture a visual snapshot of your current browser tab:

  1. Click the + button in the prompt box.
  2. Select Tab screenshot.
  3. The screenshot of your active tab will be attached.

Quick shortcut: Click the screenshot button (📷) directly in the prompt box and drag to select a specific area of the screen. This is faster if you only need a portion of the page.

Use screenshots when you need Brainbox to analyse something visual — a design mockup, a data visualization, an error message, or any part of a webpage that benefits from seeing the actual layout.

5. Upload Files

Upload a document or image file from your computer:

  1. Click the + button in the prompt box.
  2. Select Upload files.
  3. Choose a file from your computer (PDF, image, document, spreadsheet, etc.).
  4. The file will be attached to your message.

This is ideal for analysing PDFs, examining code files, reviewing images, or working with documents you have locally.

Attachments vs. @ Mentions

These serve different purposes:

  • @ mentions pull live, current page content directly into your conversation. If the page updates, the mention reflects the new content.
  • Attachments create a snapshot or copy. They capture content as it exists at the moment of attachment and don't update if the source changes.

Use @ mentions for real-time references and attachments when you want a stable copy for analysis.

Practical Examples

Upload a PDF to Chat With

You have a research paper or contract you want to analyse. Instead of copying and pasting, click the + button, select Upload files, and choose the PDF. Brainbox will then analyse the document and answer your questions about it.

Attach a Screenshot for Visual Questions

You encounter a confusing interface or error message. Click the screenshot button (📷), drag to capture the area, and ask Brainbox what's wrong. Brainbox will see the visual and can offer specific advice.

Paste Clipboard Content for Quick Analysis

You're reviewing an email or message and want Brainbox to summarise it. Copy the text, click the + button, select Paste from clipboard, and ask Brainbox to provide a summary.

Attach All Tabs for a Broad Overview

You have several research tabs open and want Brainbox to find common themes. Click the + button, select Attach all tabs in window, and ask Brainbox to identify the key takeaways across all of them.

Tips

  • Combine attachments with @ mentions — attach a file and mention a web page together for richer context.
  • Screenshots preserve layout — when visual structure matters, use screenshots instead of copying text.
  • Recent tabs expire — if you know you'll need a reference again, bookmark it or use an attachment instead.
  • File size limits apply — very large files may take longer to process; split extremely large documents if needed.