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title: "[DRAFT] Chat Interface Types"
description: "[DRAFT - NOT IN USE] Choose the right chat interface type for your needs"
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<Warning>
**This is a DRAFT document not intended for public use.**

For active interface documentation, see:
- [Managing Agent Interfaces](/building-and-deploying-agents/interface-options/managing-interfaces)
- [Airia Catalog Interface](/building-and-deploying-agents/interface-options/airia-agent)
- [Chat Widget Interface](/building-and-deploying-agents/interface-options/chat-widget)
</Warning>

Airia offers two distinct chat interface types, each designed for different use cases. Choose the one that best fits your deployment needs, or configure both for maximum reach.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Chat Widget" icon="window" href="/building-and-deploying-agents/interface-options/chat-widget">
    **Embed in your own properties**
    
    Perfect for integrating chat functionality into your website, application, or platform. Maintains your brand experience and gives you full control over user access.
    
    - Custom embed code
    - Brand customization
    - Domain restrictions
    - Private deployment
  </Card>
  
  <Card title="Airia Catalog" icon="robot" href="/building-and-deploying-agents/interface-options/airia-agent">
    **Deploy to Airia platform**
    
    Make your agent discoverable in the public Airia agent catalog where users can find and interact with it alongside other community agents.
    
    - Public discovery
    - User ratings & reviews
    - Usage analytics
    - Community reach
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Quick Comparison

| Feature | Chat Widget | Airia Catalog |
|---------|-------------|-------------|
| **Deployment** | Your website/app | Airia platform |
| **Discovery** | Private/controlled | Public catalog |
| **Branding** | Your brand | Airia platform |
| **Access Control** | Full control | Platform-based |
| **Analytics** | Basic usage | Detailed community metrics |
| **User Feedback** | Custom implementation | Built-in ratings/reviews |

## Can I Use Both?

Yes! You can configure both interface types simultaneously for the same agent:

- **Chat Widget** for users visiting your own properties
- **Airia Catalog** for broader community discovery and engagement
- Both interfaces will use the same underlying agent and its Active version

<Note>
For an overview of managing all interface types, see [Managing Agent Interfaces](/building-and-deploying-agents/interface-options/managing-interfaces).
</Note>

## Need Help Choosing?

**Choose Chat Widget if:**
- You want to embed chat functionality in your own website or application
- You need to maintain your brand experience and visual identity
- You want full control over who can access the chat interface
- You're building a private or internal-use agent

**Choose Airia Catalog if:**
- You want to reach the broadest possible audience
- You're comfortable with public discovery and usage
- You want built-in user feedback and rating systems
- You're interested in community engagement and analytics

**Choose Both if:**
- You want to maximize your agent's reach and utility
- You have both private/branded and public use cases
- You want to compare performance across different deployment methods