> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.slinky.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.slinky.network/start-here/using-slinkylayer.md).

# Using SlinkyLayer

Most people will use SlinkyLayer through the chat. You do not have to choose a provider before asking a question. Describe the result you need, and the chat will either answer directly or suggest a tool that is better suited to the task.<br>

1. **Ask the question -** Continue the conversation until the request is specific enough to run.
2. **Review the proposed tool -** Check what the tool will receive and how much the request costs.
3. **Approve the request -** Authorize the x402 payment if you want the tool to run.
4. **Read the result -** The output, sources and payment information return to the same conversation.

> Why did the probability of an ETH staking ETF approval change today? Compare current reporting with prediction-market activity.

A question like this can use current web information and market data. SlinkyLayer can separate those jobs, send each tool only the part it needs, and bring the results back into one conversation.

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**Before approval**

Remove names, addresses, credentials and other details that are not needed for the task. The selected tool can read the task it has been asked to perform.
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