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# Ask

> Processes natural language questions and provides AI-powered answers, explanations, and insights

Processes natural language questions and provides AI-powered answers, explanations, and insights. Proive a prompt to the AI and it will return a response.

| | |
| - | - |
| **App** | AI |
| **Operation ID** | `ai_ask` |
| **Type** | Action |
| **Connection** | None |
| **Credits per run** | 2 |

## Inputs

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| `prompt` | string | Yes | - | The question or instruction for the AI. This is a multi-line text area where you can: - Ask questions about data, analysis, or general topics - Reference dynamic data from other nodes using \{\{nodeId\_\_data}} syntax - Combine multiple data sources in your prompt - Use line breaks to structure complex questions  Example: "Analyze this sales data: \{\{salesNodeId\_\_data}} What are the key trends and insights?" |
| `model` | string or SelectableOption | Yes | - | The AI model to use for processing. Some available options: 'gpt-5.2' - Latest openai model with advanced capabilities 'gemini-3.1-pro-preview' - Google's most powerful model 'gemini-3.5-flash' - Fast, efficient Gemini 3 variant 'claude-opus-4.5' - Anthropic's top-tier model Note: Some models require Advanced tier subscription. |

### SelectableOption

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| `value` | string | Yes | - | |
| `label` | string | Yes | - | |

## Output

**Type**: `str`

Returns AI response as markdown text.


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