Assistant setup

guides/assistant.mdx

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-  The assistant is automatically enabled on [Pro and Enterprise plans](https://mintlify.com/pricing?ref=assistant).
+  The assistant is automatically enabled on [Pro and Custom plans](https://mintlify.com/pricing?ref=assistant).
 </Info>
 
 ## About the assistant
 
 The assistant answers questions about your documentation through natural language queries. It is embedded directly in your documentation site, providing users with immediate access to contextual help.
 
 The assistant uses agentic RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) with tool calling powered by Claude Sonnet 4. When users ask questions, the assistant:
 
 * **Searches and retrieves** relevant content from your documentation to provide accurate answers.
 * **Cites sources** and provides navigable links to take users directly to referenced pages.
 * **Generates copyable code examples** to help users implement solutions from your documentation.
 
+Each message sent to the assistant counts toward your plan's message allowance. If you exceed your allowance, additional messages incur overage charges. You can set spending limits or disable the assistant if you reach your message allowance.
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 You can view assistant usage through your dashboard to understand user behavior and documentation effectiveness. Export and analyze query data to help identify:
 
 * Frequently asked questions that might need better coverage.
 * Content gaps where users struggle to find answers.
 * Popular topics that could benefit from additional content.
 
+## Managing the assistant
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+The assistant is enabled by default for Pro and Custom plans. You can manage the assistant from your [dashboard](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/products/assistant/settings).
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+**Enable or disable the assistant**
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+Toggle the assistant status to enable or disable the assistant for your documentation site.
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+**Spend limit**
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+Set a spend limit to control what happens if you reach your message allowance. By default, the assistant will continue to answer user questions after you reach your message allowance, which incurs overages.
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+In the **Billing** tab of the [Assistant Configurations](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/products/assistant/settings) page, you can set a spend limit for assistant messages beyond your allowance. When you reach your spend limit, the assistant is disabled until your message allowance resets.
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+You can also set usage alerts to receive an email when you reach a certain percentage of your spend limit.
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 ## Using the assistant
 
 Users can access the assistant in two ways:
 
 - **Keyboard shortcut**: <kbd>Command</kbd> + <kbd>I</kbd> (<kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>I</kbd> on Windows)
 - **Assistant button** next to the search bar
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 Both methods open a chat panel on the right side of your docs. Users can ask any question and the assistant will search your documentation for an answer. If no relevant information is found, the assistant will respond that it cannot answer the question.
 
 ## Making content AI ingestible
 
 Structure your documentation to help the assistant provide accurate, relevant answers. Clear organization and comprehensive context benefit both human readers and AI understanding.
 
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   - Write descriptive headings for sections.
   - Create a logical information hierarchy.
   - Use consistent formatting across your docs.
   - Include comprehensive metadata in page frontmatter.
   - Break up long blocks of text into shorter paragraphs.
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