Connecting items to AI is what makes Canvas powerful. When you connect a video, PDF, or note to an AI chat, the AI has full context from that content — no copy-pasting needed.

How Connections Work

Every item on your canvas has a connection dot on its edge. Drag from this dot to an AI chat to create a connection.

Once connected:

• The AI can see the full transcript (for videos/audio)

• The AI can read the entire document (for PDFs/notes)

• The AI understands what's in images

• You can ask questions without explaining context

Connect an Item to AI

Method 1: Drag to Existing AI Chat

1. Find the connection dot on the edge of your item

2. Click and drag from the dot

3. Drop onto an AI chat node

4. A line appears connecting them

Method 2: Quick-Connect (Create New Chat)

1. Drag from an item's connection dot

2. Drop onto empty canvas space

3. A new AI chat is automatically created and connected

This is the fastest way to start asking questions about a piece of content.

What the AI Can Access

When you connect an item, here's what the AI knows:

The AI doesn't just see the file — it sees Eden's full analysis of the content.

Connecting Multiple Items

You can connect several items to the same AI chat:

1. Connect your first item

2. Drag from another item's connection dot to the same AI chat

3. Repeat for as many items as you want

Now you can ask questions that span all connected content:

• "Compare the perspectives in these two videos"

• "What do all these sources say about [topic]?"

• "Summarize the key points across everything"

One Item, Multiple AI Chats

A single item can be connected to multiple AI chats. This is useful for:

• Different purposes — One chat for summarizing, another for brainstorming

• Different contexts — Combine the same video with different supporting materials

• Iterative work — Keep previous AI conversations while starting new ones

Chaining AI Chats Together

Connect the output of one AI chat to another:

1. Create AI Chat A and connect your source materials

2. Create AI Chat B

3. Connect AI Chat A to AI Chat B

Now Chat B has context from Chat A's conversation. Use this for multi-step workflows:

• Chat A: "Summarize this content"

• Chat B: "Turn that summary into a blog post outline"

• Chat C: "Write the introduction based on that outline"

Managing Connections

See What's Connected

Lines show all connections. Hover over an AI chat to highlight its connected items.

Disconnect an Item

Click on the connection line and press Delete, or drag the connection away from the AI chat.

Reconnect Elsewhere

Disconnect and drag to a different AI chat to change the connection.

Best Practices

Connect Only What's Relevant

If you're asking about pricing strategy, connect the sources that discuss pricing — not your entire research library.

Use Multiple Chats for Different Tasks

Rather than one mega-chat with everything connected, create focused chats:

• "Research Summary" chat with your sources

• "Outline" chat with just your notes

• "Draft Review" chat with your writing

Start Focused, Expand as Needed

Begin with one or two connected items. Add more if the AI needs more context.

Label Your AI Chats

Rename AI chat nodes to describe their purpose: "Video Summary," "Brainstorm Ideas," "Q&A"

Common Questions

Do I need to connect items for AI to see them?

Yes. Items on the canvas that aren't connected to an AI chat aren't visible to that chat.

Can AI see items in my workspace that aren't on the canvas?

Yes, the AI can search for your workspace if it is missing context.

What if I connect too much content?

The AI will still work, but the usage will increase. If responses are slow or expensive, try connecting fewer items.

Can I see what the AI is drawing from?

When the AI references your content, it draws from everything connected. You can ask it to cite specific sources or timestamps.

Does the AI remember previous messages?

Yes, within the same chat. The AI remembers your conversation history plus all connected content.