Better ui

apps/sim/app/api/copilot/route.ts

@@ -137,39 +137,7 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
       logger.info(`[${requestId}] StreamingExecution detected`)
       streamToRead = (result.response as any).stream
 
-      // Extract citations from StreamingExecution at API level
-      const execution = (result.response as any).execution
-      logger.info(`[${requestId}] Extracting citations from StreamingExecution`, {
-        hasExecution: !!execution,
-        hasToolResults: !!execution?.toolResults,
-        toolResultsLength: execution?.toolResults?.length || 0,
-      })
-
-      if (execution?.toolResults) {
-        for (const toolResult of execution.toolResults) {
-          logger.info(`[${requestId}] Processing tool result for citations`, {
-            hasResult: !!toolResult,
-            resultKeys: toolResult && typeof toolResult === 'object' ? Object.keys(toolResult) : [],
-            hasResultsArray: !!(toolResult && typeof toolResult === 'object' && toolResult.results),
-          })
-
-          if (toolResult && typeof toolResult === 'object' && toolResult.results) {
-            // Convert documentation search results to citations
-            const extractedCitations = toolResult.results.map((res: any, index: number) => ({
-              id: index + 1,
-              title: res.title || 'Documentation',
-              url: res.url || '#',
-              similarity: res.similarity,
-            }))
-            result.citations = extractedCitations
-            logger.info(
-              `[${requestId}] Extracted ${extractedCitations.length} citations from tool results:`,
-              extractedCitations
-            )
-            break // Use first set of results found
-          }
-        }
-      }
+      // No need to extract citations - LLM generates direct markdown links
     }
 
     if (streamToRead) {
@@ -187,7 +155,6 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
             const metadata = {
               type: 'metadata',
               chatId: result.chatId,
-              citations: result.citations || [],
               metadata: {
                 requestId,
                 message,
@@ -245,7 +212,6 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
       success: true,
       response: result.response,
       chatId: result.chatId,
-      citations: result.citations || [],
       metadata: {
         requestId,
         message,

apps/sim/app/workspace/[workspaceId]/w/[workflowId]/components/panel/components/copilot/copilot.tsx

@@ -152,39 +152,17 @@ export const Copilot = forwardRef<CopilotRef, CopilotProps>(
       return new Date(timestamp).toLocaleTimeString([], { hour: '2-digit', minute: '2-digit' })
     }
 
-    // Function to render content with inline hyperlinked citations and basic markdown
-    const renderContentWithCitations = (
-      content: string,
-      citations: CopilotMessage['citations'] = []
-    ) => {
+    // Function to render content with basic markdown (including direct links from LLM)
+    const renderMarkdownContent = (content: string) => {
       if (!content) return content
 
       let processedContent = content
 
-      // Replace [1], [2], [3] etc. with clickable citation icons
-      processedContent = processedContent.replace(/\[(\d+)\]/g, (match, num) => {
-        const citationIndex = Number.parseInt(num) - 1
-        const citation = citations?.[citationIndex]
-
-        if (citation) {
-          return `<a href="${citation.url}" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="inline-flex items-center ml-1 text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors text-sm" title="${citation.title}">↗</a>`
-        }
-
-        return match
-      })
-
-      // Also replace standalone ↗ symbols with clickable citation links
-      if (citations && citations.length > 0) {
-        let citationIndex = 0
-        processedContent = processedContent.replace(/↗/g, () => {
-          if (citationIndex < citations.length) {
-            const citation = citations[citationIndex]
-            citationIndex++
-            return `<a href="${citation.url}" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="inline-flex items-center text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors text-sm" title="${citation.title}">↗</a>`
-          }
-          return '↗'
-        })
-      }
+      // Process markdown links: [text](url)
+      processedContent = processedContent.replace(
+        /\[([^\]]+)\]\(([^\)]+)\)/g,
+        '<a href="$2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 font-semibold underline transition-colors">$1</a>'
+      )
 
       // Basic markdown processing
       processedContent = processedContent
@@ -244,12 +222,12 @@ export const Copilot = forwardRef<CopilotRef, CopilotProps>(
               </span>
             </div>
 
-            {/* Enhanced content rendering with inline citations */}
+            {/* Enhanced content rendering with markdown links */}
             <div className='prose prose-sm dark:prose-invert max-w-none'>
               <div
                 className='text-foreground text-sm leading-normal'
                 dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{
-                  __html: renderContentWithCitations(message.content, message.citations),
+                  __html: renderMarkdownContent(message.content),
                 }}
               />
             </div>

apps/sim/lib/copilot/config.ts

@@ -67,12 +67,12 @@ WHEN NOT TO SEARCH:
 
 CITATION FORMAT:
 When you reference information from documentation sources, use this format:
-- Use [1], [2], [3] etc. to cite sources
-- Place citations at the end of sentences that reference specific information
-- Each source should only be cited once in your response
-- Continue your full response after adding citations - don't stop mid-answer
+- Include direct links using markdown format: [link text](URL)
+- Use descriptive link text (e.g., "workflow documentation" not "here")
+- Place links naturally in context, not clustered at the end
+- Only link when it adds value - don't over-link basic concepts
 
-IMPORTANT: Always provide complete, helpful responses. If you add citations, continue writing your full answer. Do not stop your response after adding a citation.`,
+IMPORTANT: Always provide complete, helpful responses. Include relevant links to help users find more detailed information.`,
   },
   rag: {
     defaultProvider: 'anthropic',

apps/sim/lib/copilot/service.ts

@@ -271,15 +271,14 @@ Content: ${result.content}`
 
     const systemPrompt = `You are a helpful assistant that answers questions about Sim Studio documentation. You are having a conversation with the user, so refer to the conversation history when relevant.
 
-IMPORTANT: Use inline citations strategically and sparingly. When referencing information from the sources, include the citation number in curly braces like {cite:1}, {cite:2}, etc.
+IMPORTANT: When referencing information from sources, include direct links using markdown format: [link text](URL)
 
 Citation Guidelines:
-- Cite each source only ONCE at the specific header or topic that relates to that source
-- Do NOT repeatedly cite the same source throughout your response
-- Place citations directly after the header or concept that the source specifically addresses
-- If multiple sources support the same specific topic, cite them together like {cite:1}{cite:2}{cite:3}
-- Each citation should be placed at the relevant header/topic it supports, not grouped at the beginning
-- Avoid cluttering the text with excessive citations
+- When mentioning specific features or concepts, link directly to the relevant documentation
+- Use the exact URLs provided in the source context
+- Make link text descriptive (e.g., "workflow documentation" not "here")
+- Place links naturally in context, not clustered at the end
+- Only link when it adds value - don't over-link basic concepts
 
 Content Guidelines:
 - Answer the user's question accurately using the provided documentation
@@ -291,7 +290,7 @@ Content Guidelines:
 - NEVER include object representations like "[object Object]" - always use proper text
 - When mentioning tool names, use their actual names from the documentation
 
-The sources are numbered [1] through [${searchResults.length}] in the context below.`
+Each source in the context below includes a URL that you can reference directly.`
 
     const userPrompt = `${conversationContext}Current Question: ${query}
 
@@ -692,7 +691,6 @@ export async function deleteChat(chatId: string, userId: string): Promise<boolea
 export async function sendMessage(request: SendMessageRequest): Promise<{
   response: string | ReadableStream | any
   chatId?: string
-  citations?: Array<{ id: number; title: string; url: string; similarity?: number }>
 }> {
   const { message, chatId, workflowId, createNewChat, stream, userId } = request
 
@@ -718,40 +716,7 @@ export async function sendMessage(request: SendMessageRequest): Promise<{
       workflowId,
     })
 
-    // Extract citations from StreamingExecution if available
-    let citations: Array<{ id: number; title: string; url: string; similarity?: number }> = []
-
-    if (typeof response === 'object' && response && 'execution' in response) {
-      // This is a StreamingExecution - extract citations from tool calls
-      const execution = (response as any).execution
-      logger.info('Extracting citations from StreamingExecution', {
-        hasExecution: !!execution,
-        hasToolResults: !!execution?.toolResults,
-        toolResultsLength: execution?.toolResults?.length || 0,
-      })
-
-      if (execution?.toolResults) {
-        for (const toolResult of execution.toolResults) {
-          logger.info('Processing tool result for citations', {
-            hasResult: !!toolResult,
-            resultKeys: toolResult && typeof toolResult === 'object' ? Object.keys(toolResult) : [],
-            hasResultsArray: !!(toolResult && typeof toolResult === 'object' && toolResult.results),
-          })
-
-          if (toolResult && typeof toolResult === 'object' && toolResult.results) {
-            // Convert documentation search results to citations
-            citations = toolResult.results.map((result: any, index: number) => ({
-              id: index + 1,
-              title: result.title || 'Documentation',
-              url: result.url || '#',
-              similarity: result.similarity,
-            }))
-            logger.info(`Extracted ${citations.length} citations from tool results`)
-            break // Use first set of results found
-          }
-        }
-      }
-    }
+    // No need to extract citations - LLM generates direct markdown links
 
     // For non-streaming responses, save immediately
     // For streaming responses, save will be handled by the API layer after stream completes
@@ -768,7 +733,6 @@ export async function sendMessage(request: SendMessageRequest): Promise<{
         role: 'assistant',
         content: response,
         timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
-        citations: citations.length > 0 ? citations : undefined,
       }
 
       const updatedMessages = [...conversationHistory, userMessage, assistantMessage]
@@ -788,7 +752,6 @@ export async function sendMessage(request: SendMessageRequest): Promise<{
     return {
       response,
       chatId: currentChat?.id,
-      citations,
     }
   } catch (error) {
     logger.error('Failed to send message:', error)

apps/sim/stores/copilot/store.ts

@@ -363,7 +363,7 @@ export const useCopilotStore = create<CopilotStore>()(
         const decoder = new TextDecoder()
         let accumulatedContent = ''
         let newChatId: string | undefined
-        let responseCitations: Array<{ id: number; title: string; url: string }> = []
+        // Citations no longer needed - LLM generates direct markdown links
         let streamComplete = false
 
         try {
@@ -381,21 +381,11 @@ export const useCopilotStore = create<CopilotStore>()(
                   const data = JSON.parse(line.slice(6))
 
                   if (data.type === 'metadata') {
-                    // Get chatId and citations from metadata
+                    // Get chatId from metadata
                     if (data.chatId) {
                       newChatId = data.chatId
                     }
-                    if (data.citations) {
-                      responseCitations = data.citations
-                    }
-                    if (data.sources) {
-                      // Convert sources to citations format
-                      responseCitations = data.sources.map((source: any, index: number) => ({
-                        id: index + 1,
-                        title: source.title,
-                        url: source.link,
-                      }))
-                    }
+                    // Citations no longer needed - LLM generates direct markdown links
                   } else if (data.type === 'content') {
                     console.log('[CopilotStore] Received content chunk:', data.content)
                     accumulatedContent += data.content
@@ -411,8 +401,6 @@ export const useCopilotStore = create<CopilotStore>()(
                           ? {
                               ...msg,
                               content: accumulatedContent,
-                              citations:
-                                responseCitations.length > 0 ? responseCitations : undefined,
                             }
                           : msg
                       ),
@@ -427,8 +415,6 @@ export const useCopilotStore = create<CopilotStore>()(
                           ? {
                               ...msg,
                               content: accumulatedContent,
-                              citations:
-                                responseCitations.length > 0 ? responseCitations : undefined,
                             }
                           : msg
                       ),