> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.b-bot.space/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Multimodal AI

> Understand how text, voice, images, and files can participate in an AI Agent workflow.

# Multimodal AI

A modality is a form of input or output. A multimodal workflow combines more than one form, such as a text question about an uploaded image or a spoken request with a text response.

In B-Bot Hub, modality support depends on the selected model, provider, Agent configuration, and Distribution Channel. Configure and test the complete combination before relying on it.

## Common Modalities

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Text" icon="keyboard">
    Instructions, questions, formatted responses, and code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Voice" icon="microphone">
    Speech can be transcribed as input, and text can be synthesized as audio where configured.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Images" icon="image">
    Supported models may inspect an image supplied with a question or produce an image through a configured capability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Files" icon="file">
    Supported files can provide context or become outputs in workflows that include file handling.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Input and Output Are Separate

An Agent that accepts an image does not necessarily generate images. Voice input and audio output also require separate configuration. For each workflow, document:

* Accepted input types
* Expected output types
* Size, format, and language constraints
* Required provider keys
* Channel limitations
* Fallback behavior when processing fails

## Example Patterns

### Image and Text

The user uploads an image and asks a specific question. The Agent returns a text description or analysis. The result should be treated as an interpretation, especially for small text, measurements, or safety-critical images.

### File and Text

The user supplies a document or dataset with instructions. The Agent extracts or analyzes supported content. For important work, confirm that the complete file was processed and verify the result against the source.

### Voice and Text

Speech is transcribed, then processed as a user message. Transcription errors can change meaning, so show or confirm critical details before acting.

### Text and Audio

A text response is converted to speech. Provide a text alternative and test pronunciation, language, and accessibility needs.

## Design Checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm Support">
    Verify that the model, provider, and Distribution Channel support the required input and output types.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Minimize Data">
    Send only the content needed for the task. Remove unnecessary personal or confidential information.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Failure Behavior">
    Tell users when an input cannot be processed and provide a safe alternative, such as text entry or a different file format.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Real Inputs">
    Test representative accents, images, document layouts, file sizes, devices, and network conditions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Sensitive Results">
    Require qualified review for medical, legal, financial, safety, identity, or accessibility decisions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Limitations

* Speech recognition can mishear names, numbers, and specialist terms.
* Image analysis can miss details or infer objects that are not present.
* Document extraction can lose layout, tables, annotations, or scanned text.
* Generated files may be malformed or contain incorrect data.
* Provider behavior, limits, and pricing can change.

<Warning>
  Do not use an AI Agent as the sole authority for identity verification, diagnosis, compliance, or other high-impact decisions based on multimodal input.
</Warning>

## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Configure Modalities" icon="sliders" href="/essentials/modalities">
    Review the current B-Bot Hub input and output settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Provider Keys" icon="key" href="/essentials/provider-keys">
    Configure credentials for supported providers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chat" icon="comments" href="/essentials/chat">
    Learn how users provide text, voice, images, and files in chat.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DeepAgents" icon="robot" href="/concepts/deepagents/introduction">
    Use workspace files in multi-step workflows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>