Context Chip Management

Updated May 25, 2026

Context chip management is an AI interface design pattern that enables users to add multiple context sources (files, photos, code, documents) to the composer through a unified menu interface, displaying each source as a removable chip. This UX pattern provides a plus (+) icon or button that opens a menu with options like "Upload files", "Photos", "Import Code", or "Add from Drive". When users select an option, a chip appears in the composer showing the source name, type icon, and a remove (X) button. Users can add multiple context sources, see all active contexts before sending, remove individual contexts, and understand how multiple contexts will be combined. This pattern makes multi-context composition transparent and controllable, enabling users to build complex queries that reference multiple sources. It's essential for AI assistants that support rich context composition where users need visibility into what context the AI will receive.

Use Case

Perfect for AI coding assistants, knowledge management tools, and platforms where users compose queries using multiple context sources and need visibility into context composition.

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ChatGPT ComposerCursorNotion AIClaude

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