Concepts
These pages explain the concepts behind the platform, not just the endpoint shapes.
Topics
Core Concepts
Learn the core domain model: Chainers, Chainies, Chains, and Bits.
Auth Model
See how authentication, refresh, and captcha requirements fit together.
Response Envelope
Understand the response wrapper used by the API.
Rate Limiting
Learn how limits are applied and how to handle 429 responses.
AI Run Lifecycle
Follow an AI run from creation to completion.
Chao Context Model
Understand the workspace, chain, and run context that Chao uses when it answers or acts.
How Chao Uses Tools
Understand how Chao dynamically queries your productivity data, writes on your behalf, and streams intermediate progress during tool calls.
Chain Signals
Learn the states that summarize whether work is idle, running, awaiting approval, or blocked.
Behavioral Attestation
See how Chainabit turns completed work into a shareable proof trail without exposing internal implementation details.