> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thedrive.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Interface Overview

> Navigate The Drive AI workspace with confidence

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## Workspace Layout

The Drive AI interface is designed to be intuitive and familiar, while providing powerful AI capabilities at your fingertips.

### Main Components

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  <Card title="Workspace Switcher" icon="building">
    At the top of the left sidebar, click your workspace name to switch between workspaces or create new team workspaces.
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  <Card title="File Browser" icon="folder-open">
    The central area displays your files and folders in a familiar layout. Browse, select, and manage files just like a traditional file explorer.
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  <Card title="AI Chat Panel" icon="message-bot">
    The chat interface where you interact with AI. Switch between Chat Mode and Agent Mode to ask questions or execute commands.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Navigation Sidebar" icon="bars">
    Quick access to your workspace sections, recent files, and integrations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Command Bar" icon="keyboard">
    Press `Command+P` to access the command palette for quick file search.
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## Workspace Switcher

The workspace switcher is located at the top of the left sidebar, showing your current workspace name.

### Switching Workspaces

1. Click the **workspace name** at the top of the sidebar
2. A dropdown appears showing all your workspaces
3. Click on a workspace to switch to it

### Creating a Team Workspace

1. Click the workspace name to open the dropdown
2. Click **Create Workspace** at the bottom of the list
3. Enter a name for your new team workspace
4. Start your 1-month free trial

<Info>
  Everyone starts with a **Personal Workspace** (1 user only). You can create additional **Team Workspaces** for collaboration with up to 50 members.
</Info>

## File Browser

The file browser is the heart of your workspace.

### Viewing Files

* **Grid View**: See file thumbnails in a grid layout
* **List View**: View files in a detailed list with metadata
* **Sort Options**: Sort by name, date, size, or type

### Selecting Files

* **Single Click**: Select one file
* **Command+Click** (Mac) or **Ctrl+Click** (Windows): Select multiple files
* **Shift+Click**: Select a range of files

### File Actions

Right-click on any file or folder to access actions:

* **Open**: View the file contents
* **Rename**: Change the file or folder name
* **Move**: Move to a different location
* **Copy**: Create a duplicate
* **Share**: Generate a sharing link
* **Delete**: Move to trash
* **Organize with AI**: Trigger AI-powered organization

## AI Chat Panel

The chat panel is where you interact with The Drive AI's intelligence.

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### Chat Mode

<Info>
  **Chat Mode** is for asking questions and getting answers. The AI reads your files and responds but doesn't take any actions.
</Info>

Use Chat Mode when you want to:

* Search for information across your files
* Get summaries of documents
* Ask questions about file contents
* Find specific data without knowing which file it's in

### Agent Mode

<Info>
  **Agent Mode** is for taking actions. The AI can create, rename, move, share, organize, and delete files based on your commands.
</Info>

Use Agent Mode when you want to:

* Organize files automatically
* Rename multiple files at once
* Create folder structures
* Move files based on criteria
* Perform bulk operations

### Switching Modes

Toggle between Chat Mode and Agent Mode using the mode selector in the chat panel. Make sure you're in the right mode before entering your command.

## Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts:

| Shortcut               | Action                  |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------- |
| `Command+K` / `Ctrl+K` | Trigger AI organization |
| `Command+P` / `Ctrl+P` | Search Pallete          |
| `Command+C` / `Ctrl+C` | Copy file or folder     |
| `Command+V` / `Ctrl+V` | Paste file or folder    |
| `Space`                | AI Assistant on Editor  |

## Notifications

The Drive AI keeps you informed about:

* **Upload Progress**: Track file uploads in real-time
* **Organization Status**: See when AI is organizing your files
* **Errors**: Receive alerts if something goes wrong

## What's Next?

Now that you know your way around, dive into the core features:

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  <Card title="Uploading Files" icon="upload" href="/features/uploading-files">
    Learn all the ways to get files into your workspace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auto-Organization" icon="folder-tree" href="/features/auto-organization">
    Master AI-powered file organization.
  </Card>
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