AI Assistant (GUI)

Use AI to summarize, interpret, and draft text based on your SNID results.

Features

  • Quick Summary: short explanation of classification
  • Detailed Analysis: structured scientific interpretation
  • Scientific Context: literature-style discussion
  • Publication Text: methods/results text blocks

Configuration

  • Provider: OpenRouter (default)
  • Model: choose per analysis (quality vs. cost)
  • API Key: Settings → AI → API key

Workflow

  1. Complete SNID analysis
  2. Click AI Assistant (deep blue)
  3. Choose analysis type and model
  4. Review output; copy or export

Tips for astronomers

  • Treat AI output as a draft; verify line IDs and claims
  • Include uncertainties and caveats; ask follow-up questions
  • Use lower temperature for deterministic summaries

Cost and privacy

  • Requests go to selected provider (e.g., OpenRouter)
  • No raw spectra are uploaded; summaries/parameters are sent
  • Review provider terms for data retention