Prompt#
Text or other input describing what the assistant should do. A useful prompt defines the result and relevant materials.
Model and mode#
A model is a trained system that processes inputs and generates outputs. A mode is a way of working within a product; it may change tools or processing. A mode name is not automatically a model name.
Context#
Information available while processing a particular task: instructions, previous messages and accessible materials. Chat history, persistent memory and current context are different concepts.
Token#
A unit into which a system divides text or another input. It is not exactly one word. Token counts can affect context limits and API billing.
Hallucination — an unsupported output#
Plausibly presented information that is incorrect or invented. Examples include a nonexistent source, wrong number or claimed content of an unread attachment.
Grounding and citation#
Grounding ties an answer to available evidence. A citation points to a source. The presence of a link alone does not prove that it supports the entire sentence.
Custom and system instructions#
Custom user instructions express your preferences. System instructions guide the service at another level. This setting does not allow you to change the service’s system rules.
Memory, history and personalisation#
History is a record of conversations. Memory is a mechanism for reusing selected information across conversations. Personalisation adapts answers to the user; its inputs depend on the product. Turning one off may not disable the others.
API, key and usage#
An API is an interface for your application to communicate with a service. An API key is a secret credential. Access and paid usage are different things; check billing in the developer chapter.
Agent, connector and automation#
An agent may carry out a task in several steps using tools. A connector provides access to another source or service. An automation runs a process according to a rule or schedule. Permissions and capabilities differ by product.
Grok Bot#
See how to choose a tool for the practical difference from chat and Projects. Then try a first task with a result you can review.
Gradual rollout#
A new feature becomes available in stages. A product announcement does not prove that a particular Slovak account, plan or app has it.