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How to use the AI Assistant

Diarly’s AI features, powered by OpenAI, offer advanced tools to enhance your journaling experience. Two versions are available: the AI Assistant, included in Diarly Premium, and AI+, which is offered as a monthly subscription.

Diarly Premium

Diarly Premium provides access to essential AI tools that help you stay inspired and organized. It includes features like daily affirmations, advice, and the ability to interact with the AI Assistant using the /ask command.

AI+

AI+ offers advanced capabilities for more demanding journaling tasks. With this optional subscription, you can convert images into text and transcribe audio recordings, making your journaling more efficient and versatile.

Access the AI Assistant

The AI Assistant is simple to use and can be accessed in multiple ways.

Open a new or existing journal entry and type a slash command:

  • /ask allows you to ask the AI a question or give a prompt. The AI will respond directly in your journal.
  • /affirmation generates a random motivational or uplifting statement.
  • /advice provides helpful advice or tips for your day.

Using templates, you can automatically get the AI Assistant to run each day. To do this:

  1. Go to Journals > Templates.
  2. Edit your daily template and insert either of the following:
  • $affirmation: Automatically generates affirmations for the day.
  • $advice: Adds a fresh piece of daily advice.

By embedding these keywords in your templates, you can generate dynamic content effortlessly every time you create a new journal entry.

Convert image to text

AI+

Extract text from images, such as handwritten notes, scanned documents, or screenshots, and add it directly to your journal.

  1. Right-click on an image in your journal, or tap the three dots icon.
  2. Select Convert to text. The extracted text will appear in your entry.

Audio transcription

AI+

Turn audio recordings into text for easier journaling and organization. This is perfect for recording thoughts on the go and quickly converting them into written form.

  1. Tap the three dots icon on an audio file.
  2. Select Transcribe. The transcribed text will appear directly in your journal entry.

Customizing your AI interactions

There are ways to make the AI Assistant better suit your needs and preferences. Here’s how to personalize it:

Add some details about yourself.

  1. Go to Settings > AI Assistant > Brief Personal Info.
  2. Add details about your interests and goals (e.g., hobbies, aspirations). Avoid adding personally identifiable information, like names or locations.
  3. The AI will use this information to generate content that resonates with you, such as affirmations or advice tailored to your personality.

Use keywords thoughtfully. Include keywords in your prompts or entries to guide the AI’s responses effectively. For example, ask for specific types of advice or content ideas. Avoid adding personally identifiable information, like names or locations.

Prioritizing your privacy

Your privacy is our top priority. Rest assured, no personal or sensitive data is shared with OpenAI or any third parties.

  • The AI Assistant's access is limited strictly to the questions you ask and the brief personal information you provide.
  • Exercise caution when asking questions: Refrain from including private or sensitive details.
  • Please be mindful that the assistant might produce content that could be considered offensive or harmful. Diarly disclaims responsibility for the content generated by the AI Assistant.