> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gdplabs.gitbook.io/glchat/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gdplabs.gitbook.io/glchat/application-ui/how-to-guide/chat-input-and-responses/show-activity-and-thinking.md).
# Show Activity and Thinking
This feature displays intermediate steps or background actions performed by the AI while it processes a request. For example, users can see when the system is analyzing a query, fetching data from multiple sources, or reasoning through multi-step instructions. It helps users understand how the AI arrives at its conclusions and provides reassurance that the model is actively working on their request.\
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Currently, **Show Activity and Thinking** is available in several features including **AI Agent**, **Deep Research**, and **Web Search,** where it reveals activities such as retrieving documents, summarizing results, or planning next actions.
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