# Send a message

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

> Send a message and get an AI response. Returns 201 for new chats, 200 for existing ones.

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Send a message and get an AI response. Returns 201 for new chats, 200 for existing ones.

**Required permission:** `chat_create`

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