Rich Media Chat

Visual, Interactive AI Responses

SyncNow AI chat goes beyond text-only responses. Get your answers as diagrams, syntax-highlighted code, images, and interactive visualizations - all in the same conversation window.

Overview

Rich Media Chat transforms AI interactions into a visual experience. Instead of parsing through text descriptions, you see:

📊 Diagrams - Workflow, dependency, and relationship visualizations
💻 Code - Syntax-highlighted code blocks with language detection
🖼️ Images - Screenshots, charts, and architecture diagrams
📈 Reports - Interactive data visualizations (coming soon)

Supported Media Types

Diagrams

Visual representations of workflows, dependencies, hierarchies, and relationships.

Workflow Diagrams

Show me the workflow for deploying to production

Response:

Visual flowchart showing each deployment step
Decision points and branches
Approval gates and automation steps

Dependency Diagrams

Show me the dependency tree for epic PROJ-123

Response:

Hierarchical tree structure
Epic → User Stories → Tasks → Subtasks
Links and relationships highlighted

Relationship Diagrams

Diagram the relationships between team members and their assignments

Response:

Network graph showing connections
Team members as nodes
Assignments as edges
Color-coded by role or status

System Architecture Diagrams

Display the architecture for the payment service

Response:

Component diagram
Service interactions
Data flow arrows
External dependencies

Supported Diagram Types:

Flowcharts
Tree diagrams
Network graphs
Sequence diagrams
Entity-relationship diagrams
Component diagrams

Code Display

Syntax-highlighted code blocks with language detection and line numbers.

Code Changes in Pull Requests

Show me the code changes in PR #456

Response:

Diff view with additions (green) and deletions (red)
Syntax highlighting based on file type
Line numbers for reference
File paths and change summary

Code Snippets

Show me the implementation of the authentication service

Response:

Formatted code block
Syntax highlighting (JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.)
Copy-to-clipboard button
Language indicator

Configuration Files

Display the Kubernetes deployment configuration

Response:

YAML/JSON with proper formatting
Syntax highlighting
Structure indentation
Comments preserved

Supported Languages:

JavaScript / TypeScript
Python
C# / .NET
Java
Go
Ruby
PHP
Shell / Bash
SQL
YAML / JSON
XML / HTML
Markdown
And 50+ more

Images

Display screenshots, charts, diagrams, and other visual assets.

Screenshots

Show me a screenshot of the dashboard

Response:

Full-size image display
Zoom and pan controls
Download option

Charts and Graphs

Show team velocity as a bar chart

Response:

Bar chart visualization
Data labels and axes
Interactive tooltips
Export as image option

Architecture Diagrams

Display the system architecture diagram

Response:

Technical architecture image
Component labels
Zoom for detail
Download option

Status Dashboards

Show me the current sprint dashboard

Response:

Dashboard screenshot
Real-time status indicators
Progress bars and metrics
Color-coded status

Supported Image Formats:

PNG
JPEG / JPG
GIF
SVG
WebP

Reports (Coming Soon)

Interactive data visualizations and dashboards.

Burndown Charts

Generate a burndown chart for the current sprint

Expected Response:

Interactive line chart
Ideal vs. actual progress
Hover for details
Export options

Velocity Trends

Show team velocity trend over 6 sprints

Expected Response:

Bar or line chart
Sprint-by-sprint breakdown
Trend line
Statistical insights

Cycle Time Distribution

Display cycle time distribution by priority

Expected Response:

Box plot or histogram
Grouped by priority level
Average and median indicators
Outlier highlighting

Custom Dashboards

Create a dashboard showing sprint health metrics

Expected Response:

Multi-widget dashboard
Velocity, burndown, and completion rate
Real-time updates
Customizable layout

Planned Report Types:

Burndown / burnup charts
Velocity trends
Cycle time analysis
Cumulative flow diagrams
Lead time distribution
Custom KPI dashboards

How to Request Rich Media

Natural Language Requests

Use these keywords to get specific media types:

For Diagrams:

"Show me a diagram of..."
"Visualize the dependencies for..."
"Draw the workflow for..."
"Map the relationships between..."
"Create a flowchart for..."

For Code:

"Show me the code for..."
"Display code changes in..."
"What's the implementation of..."
"Show file contents for..."
"Compare code between..."

For Images:

"Show me a screenshot of..."
"Display image for..."
"Show the chart for..."
"View diagram of..."

For Reports:

"Generate a report for..."
"Create a dashboard showing..."
"Show analytics for..."
"Chart the trend of..."

Examples

Example 1: Dependency Visualization

Query:

Show me a dependency diagram for epic MOBILE-500

Response:

Epic MOBILE-500: "Mobile App Redesign"

📊 Dependency Diagram:

    MOBILE-500 (Epic)
    ├── MOBILE-501 (Story): User Authentication
    │   ├── MOBILE-510 (Task): API Integration
    │   ├── MOBILE-511 (Task): UI Components
    │   └── MOBILE-512 (Bug): Login timeout issue
    ├── MOBILE-502 (Story): Dashboard Redesign
    │   ├── MOBILE-520 (Task): Mockups
    │   └── MOBILE-521 (Task): Implementation
    └── MOBILE-503 (Story): Settings Screen
        └── MOBILE-530 (Task): User Preferences

[Interactive diagram displayed below with expandable nodes]

Example 2: Code Changes

Query:

Show me the code changes in pull request #789

Response:

Pull Request #789: "Add JWT authentication middleware"

📁 Files Changed: 3
📈 Additions: 145 lines
📉 Deletions: 32 lines

--- a/src/middleware/auth.js
+++ b/src/middleware/auth.js
@@ -1,10 +1,25 @@
+const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
+const config = require('../config');
+
 function authenticate(req, res, next) {
-  // TODO: Add authentication
-  next();
+  const token = req.headers.authorization?.split(' ')[1];
+  
+  if (!token) {
+    return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    const decoded = jwt.verify(token, config.JWT_SECRET);
+    req.user = decoded;
+    next();
+  } catch (error) {
+    return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid token' });
+  }
 }

[Syntax-highlighted diff displayed with language: JavaScript]

Example 3: Team Velocity Chart

Query:

Show me team velocity over the last 6 sprints as a chart

Response:

Team Velocity - Last 6 Sprints

Average: 42 points
Trend: ↗ +12% increase

[Bar chart displayed:]

Points
60 |           ███
50 |       ███ ███
40 |   ███ ███ ███ ███
30 | ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███
20 |
10 |
   +---+---+---+---+---+---
   S120 S121 S122 S123 S124 S125
   
   S120: 35 pts
   S121: 38 pts
   S122: 40 pts
   S123: 45 pts
   S124: 48 pts
   S125: 52 pts ⭐ Record high

Example 4: System Architecture

Query:

Display the architecture diagram for the payment service

Response:

Payment Service Architecture

[Component diagram displayed:]

┌─────────────────┐
│   Web Client    │
└────────┬────────┘
         │ HTTPS
         ▼
┌─────────────────┐
│   API Gateway   │
└────────┬────────┘
         │
         ▼
┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐
│ Payment Service │────▶│  Stripe API  │
└────────┬────────┘     └──────────────┘
         │
         ├──────▶ PostgreSQL (Transactions)
         │
         └──────▶ Redis (Session Cache)

[Interactive diagram with clickable components]

Best Practices

Request Diagrams When:

✅ Understanding complex relationships
✅ Visualizing hierarchies (epics, stories, tasks)
✅ Mapping workflows or processes
✅ Exploring dependencies
✅ Presenting to non-technical stakeholders

Request Code When:

✅ Reviewing pull request changes
✅ Understanding implementations
✅ Comparing versions
✅ Sharing code snippets
✅ Documenting examples

Request Images When:

✅ Showing dashboard status
✅ Displaying architectural overviews
✅ Presenting metrics visually
✅ Capturing current state
✅ Creating documentation

Request Reports When:

✅ Analyzing trends over time
✅ Comparing team performance
✅ Identifying bottlenecks
✅ Tracking sprint health
✅ Creating executive summaries

Tips for Better Visualizations

1. Be Specific About Format

Good: "Show me a dependency tree for PROJ-123"
Better: "Show me a hierarchical diagram of dependencies for PROJ-123"

2. Specify Time Ranges for Charts

Good: "Show velocity chart"
Better: "Show velocity chart for last 6 sprints"

3. Request Interactive Elements

Good: "Show the architecture"
Better: "Show an interactive architecture diagram I can zoom and explore"

4. Combine Text and Visuals

Show me sprint status and include a burndown chart

5. Request Specific Diagram Types

"tree diagram" for hierarchies
"flowchart" for processes
"network graph" for relationships
"sequence diagram" for interactions

Accessibility

All rich media content includes:

Alt text for screen readers
Keyboard navigation support
High contrast modes
Text alternatives for all visual content
Zoom functionality
Export options for offline viewing

Technical Details

Performance

Diagrams render in under 2 seconds
Code highlighting is instant
Images lazy-load for performance
Interactive elements are responsive

Limits

Maximum diagram complexity: 500 nodes
Code block size: 10,000 lines
Image size: 10 MB
Report data points: 10,000 per chart

Browser Support

✅ Chrome 90+
✅ Firefox 88+
✅ Safari 14+
✅ Edge 90+

Troubleshooting

Diagrams not displaying

Solutions:

Check browser JavaScript is enabled
Clear cache and reload
Try a simpler query with fewer nodes
Check network connectivity

Code not highlighting

Check:

File extension or language is recognized
Code block size is under limit
Browser supports syntax highlighting

Images not loading

Verify:

Image format is supported
File size is under 10 MB
Network connection is stable
Pop-up blocker isn't interfering

What's Next?

Work System AI Agents - Natural language queries
Query Examples - More examples
Best Practices - Optimization tips

Rich Media Chat is part of SyncNow AI Features. For questions about specific visualizations, consult the FAQ.

Overview​

Supported Media Types​

Diagrams​

Workflow Diagrams​

Dependency Diagrams​

Relationship Diagrams​

System Architecture Diagrams​

Code Display​

Code Changes in Pull Requests​

Code Snippets​

Configuration Files​

Images​

Screenshots​

Charts and Graphs​

Architecture Diagrams​

Status Dashboards​

Reports (Coming Soon)​

Burndown Charts​

Velocity Trends​

Cycle Time Distribution​

Custom Dashboards​

How to Request Rich Media​

Natural Language Requests​

For Diagrams:​

For Code:​

For Images:​

For Reports:​

Examples​

Example 1: Dependency Visualization​

Example 2: Code Changes​

Example 3: Team Velocity Chart​

Example 4: System Architecture​

Best Practices​

Request Diagrams When:​

Request Code When:​

Request Images When:​

Request Reports When:​

Tips for Better Visualizations​

1. Be Specific About Format​

2. Specify Time Ranges for Charts​

3. Request Interactive Elements​

4. Combine Text and Visuals​

5. Request Specific Diagram Types​

Accessibility​

Technical Details​

Performance​

Limits​

Browser Support​

Troubleshooting​

Diagrams not displaying​

Code not highlighting​

Images not loading​

What's Next?​

Overview

Supported Media Types

Diagrams

Workflow Diagrams

Dependency Diagrams

Relationship Diagrams

System Architecture Diagrams

Code Display

Code Changes in Pull Requests

Code Snippets

Configuration Files

Images

Screenshots

Charts and Graphs

Architecture Diagrams

Status Dashboards

Reports (Coming Soon)

Burndown Charts

Velocity Trends

Cycle Time Distribution

Custom Dashboards

How to Request Rich Media

Natural Language Requests

For Diagrams:

For Code:

For Images:

For Reports:

Examples

Example 1: Dependency Visualization

Example 2: Code Changes

Example 3: Team Velocity Chart

Example 4: System Architecture

Best Practices

Request Diagrams When:

Request Code When:

Request Images When:

Request Reports When:

Tips for Better Visualizations

1. Be Specific About Format

2. Specify Time Ranges for Charts

3. Request Interactive Elements

4. Combine Text and Visuals

5. Request Specific Diagram Types

Accessibility

Technical Details

Performance

Limits

Browser Support

Troubleshooting

Diagrams not displaying

Code not highlighting

Images not loading

What's Next?