Getting Started
Before we start, thanks for using Langdock! If you run into any issues or have ideas for improvements, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your feedback helps us prioritize what to build next and makes the platform better for everyone.What is Langdock?
Langdock is your secure, enterprise-ready AI platform that streamlines access to multiple Large Language Models including ChatGPT, Claude, and others. It’s designed to help teams leverage AI safely while maintaining data privacy and security standards.Accessing Langdock
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Login to your workspace
Navigate to
https://app.langdock.com
and sign in with your company credentials (Google SSO, SAML, or email/password)2
Start your first chat
Simply type your prompt in the chat interface and press Enter to begin
Use Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K on Windows) to open the command bar for quick navigation to previous chats or specific assistants.
Model Selection Guide
Choose the right model for your specific use case to optimize both performance and cost:GPT-4.1 - Your default choice for most tasks
- Best overall performance and versatility
- Ideal for: Writing, analysis, problem-solving, general Q&A
- Supports: Text, images, web search, code generation
Switch models anytime using the model selector at the top-left of your chat window. Each model has different strengths - experiment to find what works best for your workflow.
Core Features
Chat Functionality
Web Search
Automatically browses the web when fresh information is needed or when explicitly requested
Share Conversations
Use the share button in the top-right corner to collaborate with teammates
Save Prompts
Hover over any prompt and click ”+” to save it to your Prompt Library for reuse
Custom Instructions
Set global instructions in Settings that enhance all your prompts automatically
Document Integration
Connect Your Documents
Connect Your Documents
- File Uploads Click the paperclip icon in the chat input to upload files directly from your computer
- Google Drive Integration
- Navigate to “Integrations” in the left menu
- Click “Add integration”
- Follow the setup steps to connect your Google Drive
- Access documents by attaching files or dropping URLs directly in chat
- Confluence Integration
Similar process to Google Drive - connect through the Integrations menu to access your team’s knowledge base
Working with Documents
Working with Documents
Supported Actions:
- Summarize long documents
- Extract key information
- Answer questions about content
- Compare multiple documents
- Translate content
- PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets
- Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Text files, presentations
- Images and screenshots
Assistants
Transform your repetitive tasks into reusable AI workflows with custom assistants.Creating Assistants
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Navigate to Assistants
Click “Assistants” in the left menu to browse existing assistants or create new ones
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Build Your Assistant
Use the assistant creator to:
- Set specific instructions and personality
- Choose the optimal model
- Add knowledge sources
- Configure actions and integrations
- Preview functionality before saving
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Share Strategically
Choose sharing level:
- Private: Just for you
- Group: Share with specific team members
- Workspace: Available to entire organization
Be careful when sharing assistants that contain sensitive information. Use groups to limit access to appropriate team members only.
Advanced Features
Canvas
Enhanced interface for coding and creative writing projects.1
Activate Canvas
Select a Canvas-supported model and include “canvas” in your prompt, or write complex code/documents that automatically trigger the interface
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Collaborative Editing
Use the split-screen interface to iterate on content with AI assistance while maintaining full editing control
Data Analysis
Getting Started:
- Attach your CSV or Excel file to the chat
- Ask specific questions about your data
- Request visualizations or summaries Behind the scenes: Langdock writes code to import and analyze your data, creating charts and insights automatically.
Image Capabilities
Generate Images
Write descriptive prompts and AI will automatically detect image generation requests
Analyze Images
Attach images to chat alongside your questions for detailed analysis, text extraction, or description
Deep Research
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Starting the Deep Research
Select “Deep Research” from the tools in the chat and enter your research query
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Conduct Search
Watch as Deep Research conducts its investigation in real-time
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Evaluate
Review & download the final report with citations
Organization & Collaboration
Groups and Sharing
Groups are the foundation of Langdock’s sharing system, enabling secure collaboration while maintaining data privacy.
- Create private groups for your department or project team
- Share assistants and prompts within your group
- Maintain control over sensitive information
- Optional workspace-wide groups for general resources
- Great for company-wide assistants and common prompts
Prompt Library Management
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Save Useful Prompts
Hover over any prompt in your chat history and click ”+” to save to your library
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Access Saved Prompts
- Browse the Prompt Library menu
- Type ”/” in chat and search by name
- Filter by typing the prompt name
3
Share with Teams
Use groups to share your best prompts with relevant team members
Security & Privacy
Langdock is enterprise-ready and secure:
- No data used for LLM training or evaluation
- SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified
- GDPR compliant with EU data residency options
- Enterprise SSO and access controls
Best Practices
Use Langdock, Not Direct LLM Access
Always use Langdock instead of accessing ChatGPT or other models directly for company use cases
Smart Sharing
Share assistants thoughtfully using groups to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information
Getting Help
Documentation
Comprehensive guides and tutorials
Training & Resources
Workshops, templates, and best practices
Feedback
Send suggestions and feedback to your workspace administrator