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Guidance on choosing the right AI model or Agent in LibreChat, including a comparison table of available model groups (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Amazon Nova, Meta LLaMA, DeepSeek), when to use each, and how to access pre-configured Agents such as the Image Generation Agent and Artifacts Agent.

Instructions for logging in to LibreChat, Bowdoin's AI chat platform, for the first time — including both sign-in methods, completing the Terms of Service, and an overview of the interface layout. Applies to all current Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students with LibreChat access.

A running log of known bugs and issues in LibreChat at Bowdoin, organised by type (model bugs, UI bugs, usage bugs), with workarounds where available. Users can also submit bugs they have encountered.

Tips and techniques for writing clear, effective prompts to get better results from AI tools including LibreChat, Copilot, and Bowdoin Bot. Covers the basics of prompt engineering with practical examples. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.

An overview of the three main AI tools available to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff — Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and LibreChat — including how to sign in to each and basic guidelines for responsible use.

Instructions for uploading files to LibreChat so the AI can reference their contents, managing uploaded files, enabling File Search for agents, and using the Artifacts feature to generate and preview structured outputs such as code, diagrams, and HTML in a separate interactive panel.

Instructions for sharing LibreChat conversations with other Bowdoin users via a link, managing and deleting shared links, and exporting conversations in multiple file formats (.txt, .md, .json, .csv, .png).

Instructions for Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff who are leaving the college on how to export and save their LibreChat conversations and retrieve archived chats before their Bowdoin account is deactivated.

An introduction to prompting in LibreChat — how to write effective prompts, start a chat, use follow-up actions on responses (read aloud, copy, edit, fork, regenerate), and use the temporary chat feature for private or ephemeral sessions.

Instructions for creating, using, organising, and deleting reusable prompt templates in the LibreChat Prompt Library, including how to add placeholder variables, use backslash commands, and filter saved prompts.

Answers to frequently asked questions about LibreChat at Bowdoin, covering what it is, who can use it, data security, available AI models, features including prompt templates and custom instructions, and context window limits.

Instructions for managing LibreChat conversation history — including viewing, renaming, sharing, archiving, deleting individual or all chats, retrieving archived conversations, and downloading individual conversations in multiple file formats.

Step-by-step instructions for creating a custom AI agent in LibreChat using the Agent Builder — covering naming, writing instructions, selecting a model, configuring capabilities (File Context, File Search, Artifacts), adding tools, and accessing the finished agent. Includes troubleshooting and tips for writing effective agent instructions.

Explains the model parameters available in LibreChat — including temperature, Top P, max tokens, and reasoning effort — how to adjust them before sending a prompt, and how to save preferred settings as a Preset. Applies to all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students using LibreChat

Instructions for accessing LibreChat, Bowdoin's web-based AI chat tool that provides access to multiple AI models including OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude. Covers how to sign in, choose a model, and use the tool safely. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.