What it creates: Key takeaways in a scannable, shareable format - the essential points without the noise.
When to Use This
- You had a rich conversation and need the TL;DR
- You want to share key points with someone who wasn’t part of the discussion
- You need to extract the actionable insights quickly
- You want a snapshot before diving deeper
What You Get
A Distill document typically includes:- Core Insight - The single most important takeaway
- Key Points - 5-7 bullet points capturing essential findings
- Decisions/Conclusions - What was resolved
- Open Questions - What still needs exploration
- Action Items - Next steps (if applicable)
Example
Conversation context: A 4-round discussion about pricing strategy for a new product tier. Generated Distill excerpt:Core Insight Value-based pricing at $149/seat/mo is supported by competitive analysis and willingness-to-pay data. Volume discounts above 50 seats address enterprise concerns. Key PointsDecisions
- Market range for comparable tools: 199/seat/mo
- Your differentiation (multi-AI) justifies upper-quartile pricing
- 34% of current users already on highest plan (indicates ceiling demand)
- Enterprise buyers expect annual billing with 15-20% discount
- Freemium conversion rate in category: 3-5% (inform free tier limits)
- Competitor A just raised prices 30% - favorable timing
- Risk: price sensitivity in SMB segment remains high
Open Questions
- Launch at 129/seat/mo
- Volume discount: 20% above 50 seats
- Free tier: 10 conversations/month, no Master Documents
- Should free tier include limited document generation (1/month)?
- How to handle existing users on legacy pricing?
Tips for Best Results
- Distill works at any point in a conversation - early for a quick check, late for a comprehensive summary
- This is the fastest document type to generate and review
- Use it as a “save point” before continuing a long conversation
- Perfect for sharing with colleagues who need the gist in 30 seconds
- Generate multiple Distills throughout a long session to track how your thinking evolved
Best AI Engine for This Type
Any - Distill documents are about extraction and brevity. All engines handle this well. Claude - Slight edge in identifying the single most important insight from a complex discussion.Related Articles
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