AI Chat
The AI Chat tool provides an intelligent interface for asking questions about Webflow’s API documentation. Instead of manually searching through docs, you can ask natural language questions and receive relevant, contextual answers.
When to use
Use the AI Chat tool when you need to:
- Learn about Webflow APIs: Ask questions about specific endpoints, parameters, or capabilities
- Find documentation: Locate relevant docs for a specific feature or use case
- Understand workflows: Get guidance on how to accomplish complex tasks
- Troubleshoot issues: Ask for help understanding error messages or unexpected behavior
The AI Chat tool searches Webflow’s complete API documentation, including Data API, Designer API, and best practices.
Tool details
Tool name: ai_chat
Parameters:
How it works
When you invoke the AI Chat tool:
- Your question is sent to Webflow’s documentation AI system
- The AI searches across all Webflow API documentation
- Relevant context is identified and synthesized
- A comprehensive answer is streamed back to your AI agent
- Your agent can then apply the knowledge to your task
The AI Chat tool has access to up-to-date Webflow documentation, including recent changes and new features.
Example usage
Basic documentation query
Ask about a specific API endpoint:
The AI will provide information about the collections endpoint, required parameters, and example requests.
Complex workflow
Ask about multi-step processes:
The AI will explain the workflow, relevant tools, and potential gotchas.
Troubleshooting
Get help with errors:
The AI will explain common causes of 403 errors and how to resolve them.
Best practices
Ask specific questions
Be clear and specific about what you want to know:
Good: “What parameters does the create element tool accept?”
Better: “How do I create a div element with a specific class using the Designer API?”
Include context when relevant
If you’re working on a specific task, mention it:
“I’m building a component that needs to update styles across multiple breakpoints. How should I approach this with the Designer API?”
Follow up for clarity
If the initial answer isn’t complete, ask follow-up questions:
“Can you show me a specific example of updating a style property at the tablet breakpoint?”
Limitations
- Documentation scope: Only has access to Webflow API documentation, not general web development questions
- Real-time data: Cannot access your actual site data or current state
- No execution: Provides information but doesn’t execute API calls
Always verify information from AI Chat against the official API reference documentation for critical implementations.
