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

# Switching Personas

> Change Flast's communication style for individual conversations or set a new default.

You can switch personas at any time to change how Flast communicates with you.

## Changing Persona in a Chat

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the persona selector">
    Look for the persona indicator in the chat interface, usually near the message input.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a persona">
    Click to open the dropdown and select your desired persona.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Continue chatting">
    Your next message and all subsequent responses will use the new persona style.
  </Step>
</Steps>

The change takes effect immediately. Previous messages in the conversation remain unchanged.

## Setting a Default Persona

If you prefer a persona other than Companion as your starting point:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Click on your profile and select Settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Persona settings">
    Look for the default persona option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your default">
    Choose the persona you want for new conversations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Your preference is saved. New chats will start with this persona.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## When to Switch Personas

### During a Conversation

You might start with Companion for general discussion, then switch to:

* **Coding Expert** when you hit a technical problem
* **Brutally Honest** when you need a reality check
* **Writer** when drafting content

### For Different Projects

Some projects benefit from specific personas:

* Technical projects: Coding Expert
* Creative projects: Writer
* Learning projects: Patient Teacher

### Based on Feedback Needs

* Need encouragement: Companion or Patient Teacher
* Need hard truths: Brutally Honest
* Need efficiency: Executive Assistant

## Persona and Memory

Your memories work with all personas. Switching personas does not affect what Flast remembers about you. The same Always memories are included regardless of which persona you use.

## Experimenting with Personas

Try asking the same question to different personas. You will get different perspectives:

* **Companion** might explore implications
* **Brutally Honest** might point out flaws
* **Coding Expert** might focus on implementation
* **Patient Teacher** might break it into steps

This can help you see a problem from multiple angles.

<Note>
  If you find yourself switching personas frequently, consider whether your default should change. The right default reduces friction.
</Note>

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