Supply Requests & Task Progress
When the AI handles something complex it opens a "Task" and shows progress. If it lacks information mid-way it will ask you back in chat — this is called a supply request.
What Is a Task
When you send a multi-step request (e.g. "Research three suppliers and build a comparison table"), the AI creates a task. The task list on the right or bottom shows current status: In Progress, Waiting for Supply, or Done. On completion you get a ✅ reply.
Two Shapes of Supply
1. Button Options
When the question has clear choices, the AI gives you tappable buttons, e.g.:
- Yes / No
- Taipei / Taichung / Kaohsiung
- Confirm / Cancel
Tap a button — no typing needed.
2. Free-Form Input
When the question has no fixed options (e.g. "Please provide the customer's email"), a small input box appears below the message. Fill it in and send.
Answer From Any Device
Supply is bound to the task, not the device. A supply received on your phone can be answered in Panel — once answered anywhere, the supply instantly marks as "Answered" on every other device so you aren't asked twice.
What "Expired" Means
If a supply question goes unanswered past its deadline (usually the task itself timed out), the buttons go gray and show "Expired". You can no longer answer — send a fresh message to the AI if you still need the work done.
TIP
If you see a ❓ icon on screen, the AI is waiting for your supply. Tap into it to see the question and answer form.
Related: Chat Basics, Giving Feedback
