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Gistr then asks some short questions: your name, what describes you, and what you want to achieve. Gistr uses your answers to suggest what to do first.
You can try Gistr without an account. A guest account has 100 credits, and these credits do not refill. Sign up to get 500 credits each month.
Add your first source
- On the home page, find the box that says Type a question or paste a link to start a thread.
- Paste a link, for example a YouTube video. To upload a file, select Add sources, then New source.
- Select Ask, or press Enter.
- Wait while Gistr prepares your thread. It then opens the chat.
Ask a question
Type a question in the chat. For example, ask "What are the main points?" Gistr answers from your source and adds citations. Select a citation to go to that part of the source.
To keep an answer, select Save to page. The answer goes into your notes.
Make a study plan
To remember what you learned, select Study space in the thread, then make a plan. Gistr divides the source into sections. Each section has a reading, flashcards and a quiz. Read Study space for the full steps.
What to try next
- Add a second source to the same thread, then compare them with Compare sources. See Ask AI.
- Make a slide deck or a podcast from your sources. See Artifacts.
- Install the browser extension and save pages as you read. See Inbox and extension.
Words to know
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Source | One item that you learn from, such as a video or a PDF |
| Thread | The workspace that holds your sources, notes, chats and study material |
| Page | One tab of notes in a thread |
| Collection | A folder of threads |
| Artifact | A file that Gistr makes for you, such as a slide deck |
| Credits | The unit that measures AI work |