v0.1.7 Documentation / How It Works
The Full Journey
The full local request flow, from saving your message to updating the chat UI.
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The Full Journey
From the moment you tap Send to the moment you see a response.
Every step happens on your device. Inkstone has no servers of its own.
You tap Send
Your message begins its journey
Saved locally
Stored in your device's database
Lorebook scan
Keywords checked against recent messages
Context assembled
8 layers stacked in the right order
Macros resolved
{{char}} becomes Ibara, {{date}} becomes today
Sent to your AI
The assembled context hits your provider
Response arrives
Streaming word by word, or all at once
Thinking separated
Reasoning content stored privately
Message saved
New alternative ready to view
UI updates
Swipe, regenerate, or keep the story going
That's the whole machine. Each system is designed to stay out of your way when you don't need it and be there when you do.