# Story 3.1: Chat Panel UI with Streaming AI Responses
Status: done
## Story
As a user,
I want a chat panel where I can converse with an AI about my diagram,
So that I can describe what I want and see the AI's responses stream in real-time.
## Acceptance Criteria
1. **Given** I am in the diagram editor, **When** I look at the right panel, **Then** I see a Chat tab (active by default) with a message input area at the bottom, a scrollable message history above, and a mic button placeholder (disabled, for Epic 5).
2. **Given** I type a message and press Enter (or click Send), **When** the message is sent to the AI backend, **Then** my message appears in the chat history immediately **And** the AI response streams token-by-token into a new message bubble **And** first token appears in < 1 second.
3. **Given** the AI is streaming a response, **When** I view the chat panel, **Then** I see a typing indicator while tokens stream **And** the chat auto-scrolls to show the latest content **And** the message progressively renders with markdown formatting.
4. **Given** the AI service is unavailable, **When** I send a message, **Then** I see a user-friendly error message within 5 seconds **And** the chat remains functional for viewing history.
## Tasks / Subtasks
- [x] Task 1: Create diagram copilot API route (AC: 2, 4)
- [x] 1.1 Create `packages/api/src/modules/ai/copilot/router.ts` with POST `/` endpoint
- [x] 1.2 Wire `enforceAuth` → `validate("json", copilotMessageSchema)` → handler
- [x] 1.3 Create `copilotMessageSchema` in same file or adjacent schema file — extends chat message with `diagramId: z.string()`, `diagramType: z.string()`, optional `graphContext: z.string()`
- [x] 1.4 Handler calls `streamText()` with diagram-specific system prompt, returns `result.toUIMessageStreamResponse()`
- [x] 1.5 Register route in `packages/api/src/modules/ai/router.ts` as `.route("/copilot", copilotRouter)`
- [x] 1.6 Create diagram system prompt in `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/system-prompt.ts` — instructs AI about diagram types, graph model, and conversation scope
- [x] Task 2: Create ChatPanel component (AC: 1, 2, 3)
- [x] 2.1 Create `apps/web/src/modules/chat/components/ChatPanel.tsx` — main copilot panel
- [x] 2.2 Use AI SDK `useChat` hook with `api` pointing to `/api/ai/copilot` endpoint
- [x] 2.3 Pass `body: { diagramId, diagramType }` to `useChat` for diagram context
- [x] 2.4 Message list: scrollable container, auto-scroll on new content via `useRef` + `scrollIntoView`
- [x] 2.5 Input area: text input with Enter-to-send, Send button, disabled mic button placeholder
- [x] 2.6 Render user messages and assistant messages with parts-based rendering (`message.parts.map(...)`)
- [x] Task 3: Implement streaming UX (AC: 2, 3)
- [x] 3.1 Typing indicator: show animated dots while `status === "submitted"` (waiting for first token)
- [x] 3.2 Streaming indicator: progressive text rendering while `status === "streaming"`
- [x] 3.3 Auto-scroll: scroll to bottom on each streaming update, respect user scroll-up (pause auto-scroll if user scrolled up)
- [x] 3.4 Markdown rendering: render assistant text parts with basic markdown (bold, italic, code blocks, lists) — use a lightweight markdown renderer or dangerouslySetInnerHTML with sanitization
- [x] Task 4: Wire ChatPanel into RightPanel (AC: 1)
- [x] 4.1 Replace the placeholder content in `RightPanel.tsx` Chat tab with ``
- [x] 4.2 Pass `diagramId` and `diagramType` as props from DiagramEditor → RightPanel → ChatPanel
- [x] 4.3 Ensure Chat tab is active by default (already implemented in RightPanel)
- [x] Task 5: Error handling (AC: 4)
- [x] 5.1 Use `useChat`'s `onError` callback to show toast via sonner
- [x] 5.2 Display inline error message in chat when `error` is set — "Something went wrong. Please try again."
- [x] 5.3 Keep message history visible and input functional during error state
- [x] 5.4 Add Stop button visible during streaming (`status === "submitted" || status === "streaming"`) that calls `stop()`
- [x] Task 6: Persist chat per diagram (AC: 1, 2)
- [x] 6.1 Add `diagramId` column to existing `chat.chat` table (nullable text, indexed) — or create a new `copilot_chat` table in a `copilot` pgSchema
- [x] 6.2 Generate and apply Drizzle migration
- [x] 6.3 On ChatPanel mount: query for existing chat by diagramId, load history if exists
- [x] 6.4 On first message: create chat record linked to diagramId, then stream
- [x] 6.5 Register any new table exports in `packages/db/src/schema/index.ts`
- [x] Task 7: Tests (all ACs)
- [x] 7.1 Unit test copilot message schema validation (valid/invalid payloads)
- [x] 7.2 Unit test system prompt generation (correct diagram type context)
- [ ] 7.3 Unit test ChatPanel message rendering logic — deferred: React component rendering tests go to E2E per project testing standards
- [ ] 7.4 Unit test auto-scroll behavior — deferred: DOM interaction tests go to E2E per project testing standards
- [ ] 7.5 Unit test status-based UI states — deferred: React component rendering tests go to E2E per project testing standards
## Dev Notes
### Existing Infrastructure — DO NOT Reinvent
The TurboStarter template already has a complete generic chat system. **Reuse patterns, do NOT duplicate:**
| What Exists | Location | How to Reuse |
|-------------|----------|-------------|
| Chat DB schema (chat, message, part tables) | `packages/db/src/schema/chat.ts` | Extend with `diagramId` column or create parallel copilot schema |
| Generic chat API (CRUD + streaming) | `packages/api/src/modules/ai/chat.ts` | Reference patterns; copilot gets its OWN route |
| `streamChat()` with AI SDK | `packages/ai/src/modules/chat/api.ts` | Study `createUIMessageStream` + `streamText` + `smoothStream` patterns |
| Chat composer hook | `apps/web/src/modules/chat/composer/hooks/use-composer.tsx` | Study `getChatInstance` + `DefaultChatTransport` pattern |
| Assistant message renderer | `apps/web/src/modules/chat/thread/message/assistant/index.tsx` | Study parts-based rendering with status-driven streaming UX |
| Model definitions (12 models, 5 providers) | `packages/ai/src/modules/chat/constants.ts` | Reuse model registry; copilot picks a default model |
| React Query chat hooks | `apps/web/src/modules/chat/lib/api.ts` | Reference patterns for chat CRUD queries |
| Hono API client setup | `apps/web/src/lib/api/client.tsx` + `server.ts` | Use existing type-safe Hono RPC client |
### AI SDK Latest API (February 2026)
The AI SDK has evolved from its earlier API. Key differences:
| Old API | Current API | Notes |
|---------|-------------|-------|
| `handleSubmit()` | `sendMessage()` | No longer form-bound |
| `input` / `handleInputChange` | Manage your own input state | Use `useState` for input |
| `isLoading` | `status: 'submitted' \| 'streaming' \| 'ready' \| 'error'` | Granular status |
| `message.content` (string) | `message.parts: Part[]` | Parts-based rendering |
| `append()` | `sendMessage({ text })` | Message submission |
**Critical useChat pattern:**
```tsx
const { messages, sendMessage, status, error, stop } = useChat({
api: '/api/ai/copilot', // Custom endpoint
body: { diagramId, diagramType }, // Extra body params sent with every request
onError: (err) => toast.error('Failed to get AI response'),
onFinish: () => { /* invalidate queries if needed */ },
});
```
**Critical streamText server pattern:**
```ts
import { streamText, convertToModelMessages } from 'ai';
const result = streamText({
model: registry.languageModel('openai:gpt-4o'),
system: diagramSystemPrompt,
messages: convertToModelMessages(messages), // Convert UIMessage[] to ModelMessage[]
});
return result.toUIMessageStreamResponse(); // SSE format for useChat
```
### Diagram System Prompt
Create a diagram-aware system prompt that tells the AI:
- It is a diagram design copilot for domaingraph
- The current diagram type (BPMN, E-R, Org Chart, Architecture, Sequence, Flowchart)
- It should discuss diagram design, explain concepts, suggest improvements
- Story 3.1 is **chat-only** — the AI does NOT modify the diagram yet (that's Story 3.2)
- Keep responses concise and diagram-focused
### Component Architecture
```
DiagramEditor
├── DiagramCanvas (left, existing)
└── RightPanel (right, existing)
├── Tab: Chat (active) →
├── Tab: Inspector (placeholder)
└── Tab: Annotations (placeholder)
ChatPanel
├── MessageList (scrollable)
│ ├── UserMessage (text bubble)
│ └── AssistantMessage (parts-based, streaming)
├── TypingIndicator (shown when status === "submitted")
├── ErrorMessage (shown when error !== undefined)
└── InputArea
├── TextInput (Enter to send)
├── SendButton (disabled when status !== "ready")
├── StopButton (shown during streaming)
└── MicButton (placeholder, disabled)
```
### Prop Threading
The `diagramId` and `diagramType` must flow from the page down to ChatPanel:
1. `page.tsx` fetches diagram data (already does this)
2. `DiagramEditor` receives `diagram` prop (already does this)
3. Pass `diagram.id` and `diagram.diagramType` to `RightPanel`
4. `RightPanel` passes to `ChatPanel`
Check the current `DiagramEditor` component to see how `diagram` prop is structured and what fields are available.
### Styling
- Use Tailwind CSS classes (no CSS modules)
- Use shadcn/ui components from `@turbostarter/ui-web/` for Button, Input, ScrollArea
- Follow existing diagram accent pattern: consider using `--diagram-chat` or a neutral accent for the copilot
- Support light/dark mode via CSS variables (already system-wide via `colorMode="system"`)
- Use `color-mix()` for computed tints following Epic 2 patterns
### Project Structure Notes
**New files to create:**
```
packages/api/src/modules/ai/copilot/
└── router.ts # Copilot streaming endpoint
packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/
└── system-prompt.ts # Diagram system prompt generator
apps/web/src/modules/chat/components/
└── ChatPanel.tsx # Main copilot chat panel
└── ChatPanel.test.ts # Unit tests
└── MessageList.tsx # Scrollable message container (optional split)
└── ChatInput.tsx # Input area with send/mic (optional split)
```
**Existing files to modify:**
```
apps/web/src/modules/diagram/components/editor/RightPanel.tsx # Replace placeholder
apps/web/src/modules/diagram/components/editor/DiagramEditor.tsx # Thread diagramId/type props
packages/api/src/modules/ai/router.ts # Register copilot route
packages/db/src/schema/chat.ts # Add diagramId column (or new copilot schema)
packages/db/src/schema/index.ts # Register new exports if schema changes
```
**Naming conventions:** PascalCase component files in kebab-case dirs. Co-located tests (`ChatPanel.test.ts` beside `ChatPanel.tsx`).
### References
- [Source: _bmad-output/planning-artifacts/epics.md#Story 3.1]
- [Source: _bmad-output/project-context.md#Critical Implementation Rules]
- [Source: packages/db/src/schema/chat.ts — existing chat DB schema]
- [Source: packages/api/src/modules/ai/chat.ts — existing chat API router]
- [Source: packages/ai/src/modules/chat/api.ts — streamChat() implementation]
- [Source: packages/ai/src/modules/chat/constants.ts — model definitions]
- [Source: apps/web/src/modules/chat/composer/hooks/use-composer.tsx — useChat transport pattern]
- [Source: apps/web/src/modules/chat/thread/message/assistant/index.tsx — streaming message rendering]
- [Source: apps/web/src/modules/diagram/components/editor/RightPanel.tsx — current placeholder]
- [Source: apps/web/src/modules/diagram/components/editor/DiagramCanvas.tsx — existing canvas]
- [Source: AI SDK docs — https://ai-sdk.dev/docs/reference/ai-sdk-ui/use-chat]
- [Source: AI SDK docs — https://ai-sdk.dev/docs/reference/ai-sdk-core/stream-text]
### Previous Story Intelligence (Story 2.9)
- **Pattern**: `useGraphStore.getState()` for accessing store state in callbacks (avoids stale closures)
- **Map over Set+find**: Use `Map` for O(1) lookups when you need both membership test and value retrieval
- **Review themes**: Dead code removal, CSS variable discipline, performance-aware selectors
- **Web test count at end of 2.9**: 186 tests in apps/web
### Testing Standards
- Vitest with `describe`/`it`/`expect` — explicit imports from `vitest`
- Co-located test files: `ChatPanel.test.ts` next to `ChatPanel.tsx`
- Factory functions for test data (e.g., `createTestMessage(overrides)`)
- Test schema validation, prompt generation, UI state logic
- Do NOT test React component rendering (deferred to E2E) — test logic/hooks/utilities
- Run: `pnpm --filter @turbostarter/web test` or `pnpm test`
### Critical Don't-Miss Rules
- **ESM-only**: No `require()`. All `import` statements.
- **Path alias**: `~/` for app-internal imports in apps/web
- **IDs**: `generateId()` from `@turbostarter/shared/utils` — 32-char text columns
- **Validation**: `validate("json", schema)` middleware on Hono — never inline `.parse()`
- **Error handling**: `HttpException(HttpStatusCode.XXX, {...})` — never raw status numbers
- **No business logic in routers**: Handler delegates to domain function
- **Workspace imports**: Must match `exports` field exactly (e.g., `@turbostarter/ai/credits/server`)
- **pgSchema**: If creating new schema, wrap with `prefix()` in `schema/index.ts`
- **Conventional commits**: `feat: implement chat panel UI with streaming AI responses`
- **Soft-delete guards**: `isNull(deletedAt)` on every query touching soft-deleted tables
## Dev Agent Record
### Agent Model Used
Claude Opus 4.6
### Debug Log References
- Fixed `useChat` `body` option — not a top-level option in latest AI SDK; used `prepareSendMessagesRequest` in `DefaultChatTransport` instead
- Fixed `toChatMessage` type error — DB `text()` column typed as `string` but `UIMessagePart` needs literal `"text"` type; used `"text" as const`
### Code Review Fixes Applied
- **H1**: Added GET `/messages` endpoint to copilot router + `getCopilotHistory` in api.ts; CopilotPanel fetches history on mount via `useQuery` and seeds via `setMessages`
- **H2**: Tasks 7.3-7.5 marked as deferred (not [x]) with explanation notes
- **M1**: Removed unused `generateId` import from CopilotPanel
- **M2**: Wrapped `DefaultChatTransport` in `useMemo` to prevent recreation on every render
- **M3**: Added `graphContext: z.string().optional()` to copilot message schema
- **M4**: Rewrote `types.ts` to derive `DiagramType` from DB `diagramTypeEnum` (single source of truth)
- **Cascading fix**: Changed PDF module `Chat` imports from `@turbostarter/ai/chat/types` to `SelectPdfChat` from `@turbostarter/db/schema/pdf` (type broke when `diagramId` was added to `chat.chat`)
### Completion Notes List
- Copilot API route created at `/api/ai/copilot` with own system prompt, schema, and streaming
- Reuses existing `chat.chat`, `chat.message`, `chat.part` DB tables (no new schema)
- Added `diagramId` column (nullable, indexed) to `chat.chat` table with migration
- CopilotPanel uses `useChat` directly (simpler than `useComposer` hook)
- Chat history persists and loads on page refresh via GET `/messages` endpoint
- Auto-scroll with user-scroll-pause detection
- Typing indicator, error display, stop button, markdown rendering all functional
- 15 copilot tests (9 schema + 6 system prompt) passing
- 186 web tests passing (unchanged)
- Task 7.3-7.5 (component rendering tests) deferred per testing standards: "Do NOT test React component rendering — deferred to E2E"
### File List
**Created:**
- `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/types.ts`
- `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/schema.ts`
- `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/schema.test.ts`
- `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/system-prompt.ts`
- `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/system-prompt.test.ts`
- `packages/ai/src/modules/copilot/api.ts`
- `packages/api/src/modules/ai/copilot/router.ts`
- `apps/web/src/modules/copilot/components/CopilotPanel.tsx`
- `packages/db/migrations/0002_numerous_siren.sql`
**Modified:**
- `packages/ai/package.json` — added `./copilot/*` export
- `packages/api/src/modules/ai/router.ts` — registered copilot route
- `packages/db/src/schema/chat.ts` — added `diagramId` column + index
- `apps/web/src/modules/diagram/components/editor/RightPanel.tsx` — wired CopilotPanel
- `apps/web/src/modules/diagram/components/editor/DiagramEditor.tsx` — passed diagramId/diagramType props
- `apps/web/src/modules/pdf/components/recent-chats.tsx` — fixed Chat type import (cascading fix)
- `apps/web/src/modules/pdf/history/list/item.tsx` — fixed Chat type import (cascading fix)