AI slow or stuck
AI chat hanging without a reply / streaming cut off mid-response — run through this checklist in order.
Three common scenarios
1 · AI is still working, just slow
| Signal | Interpretation / fix |
|---|---|
| Message top shows "Thinking…" + spinning icon | Still processing. Long contexts + deeper models can take a while |
| Several minutes with zero movement | Actually stuck — skip to the next scenario |
Why it's slow: longer conversation context, more chapters being analyzed, or a deeper model — all add time. It's a cost, not a bug.
2 · Streaming cut off mid-response
If AI starts a reply and then stops halfway, usually:
- A brief network glitch
- Rate limit on the AI provider's side
- Output hit the token limit
Fix: click the "Retry" button next to the message — Slima resumes streaming from where it stopped (not from scratch).
3 · The model itself is slow
Some models (deeper-thinking ones) are inherently slower. If speed matters:
- The model selector at the top of the chat panel → switch to a faster tier (e.g. Fast or Balanced)
- Resend the message
Cancelling a stream manually
To cancel a streaming response:
- Press
Esc - Click the ⏸ pause button next to the message
- Start typing a new message (auto-cancels the current one)
See: Advanced chat behaviors (stream cancel, long-chat compression, cross-chat memory)
Still stuck
Most of the time, opening a fresh conversation fixes it — the old chat's context might be in a weird state.
If a new chat also fails → Report a bug.
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