> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.scribe.gov.sg/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.scribe.gov.sg/guides/learn-about-ask-scribe.md).
# Learn about Ask Scribe
Ask Scribe lets you do more with your session transcript — ask questions, pull verbatim quotes, or generate outputs like a draft email.
#### How does Ask Scribe work?
1. Click into any session, then click on "**Ask Scribe**" in the bottom right corner
2. Type your question or instruction
3. Scribe will search through your transcript and provide a response based on your session content
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**Tip:** Start a new chat for each new conversation topic — this improves response quality. However, note that previous chats cannot be retrieved.
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#### What are some ways I can use Ask Scribe?
Use it to extract details from long conversations, pull verbatim quotes, or further expand on topics mentioned in your summaries.
For example, you could ask Scribe
* What specific concerns did the client have regarding the project launch?
* Can you give me the exact quotes the client said regarding their financial difficulties?
* Draft a professional email summarising the key points discussed in this session.
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Ask Scribe can only be used if your session transcript has not yet expired. To learn more about data retention settings, [visit this page](/tips-and-tricks/configure-your-data-settings.md).
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# Agent Instructions
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## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:
```
GET https://guide.scribe.gov.sg/guides/learn-about-ask-scribe.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.