> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.launchlemonade.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Lemonade Types

> Choose the right type of Lemonade for your use case

## Overview

There are five types of Lemonades you can create - each does something a bit different. Most people start with Chat Lemonades (the most popular and easiest), but feel free to explore!

## The Five Types

When you click **"+ NEW"** to create a Lemonade, you'll see these options:

### 1. Chat Lemonade

<Card title="Chat Lemonade" icon="comments">
  The most popular choice. Build AI assistants that chat with users.
</Card>

**Best for:**

* Customer support bots
* Q\&A assistants
* Personal AI helpers
* Internal knowledge bases

**Features:**

* Access to 20+ AI models
* Upload your own knowledge
* Customize personality and behavior
* Deploy via embed, email, or API

<Tip>
  **New to LaunchLemonade?** Start here! Chat Lemonades are the easiest to set up and most versatile.
</Tip>

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### 2. Voice Lemonade

<Card title="Voice Lemonade" icon="microphone">
  AI that listens and speaks. Natural voice conversations.
</Card>

**Best for:**

* Voice-based coaching
* Call center automation
* Accessibility applications
* Interactive voice experiences

**Features:**

* Speech-to-text input
* Text-to-speech output
* Empathetic voice models
* Natural conversation flow

**Voice Options:**

| Voice Type   | Description                  |
| ------------ | ---------------------------- |
| Professional | Clear, neutral business tone |
| Friendly     | Warm, conversational         |
| Enthusiastic | Energetic, upbeat            |
| Calm         | Soothing, measured pace      |

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### 3. Lemonade Flows

<Card title="Lemonade Flows" icon="diagram-project">
  Multi-step AI workflows with form-like experiences.
</Card>

**Best for:**

* Lead capture forms
* Customer surveys
* Onboarding processes
* Data collection

**Features:**

* Step-by-step conversation paths
* Conditional logic (if/then branching)
* Data collection and export
* Form-like structure with AI flexibility

**How It Works:**

1. Define steps in your flow
2. Set conditions for branching
3. Collect data at each step
4. AI guides users through the process

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### 4. Lemonade Agents

<Card title="Lemonade Agents" icon="robot">
  Combine multiple Lemonades for complex, autonomous tasks.
</Card>

**Best for:**

* Complex automation
* Multi-tool workflows
* Agentic AI systems
* Powerful use cases

**Features:**

* Chain multiple Lemonades together
* Use tools and integrations
* Persistent memory (Brain)
* Autonomous task completion

<Tip>
  Agents are powerful but have more moving parts. Once you're comfortable with Chat Lemonades, Agents will feel much easier to tackle.
</Tip>

**Example Agent:**

```
1. Research Agent → gathers information
2. Analysis Agent → processes findings
3. Report Agent → creates summary
```

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### 5. Image Lemonade

<Card title="Image Lemonade" icon="image">
  Generate and edit images with AI.
</Card>

**Best for:**

* Visual content creation
* Marketing graphics
* Product mockups
* Creative exploration

**Features:**

* Text-to-image generation
* Image editing and variations
* Multiple style options
* High-resolution output

**Capabilities:**

| Feature    | Description                             |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Generate   | Create images from text descriptions    |
| Edit       | Modify existing images                  |
| Variations | Create multiple versions                |
| Styles     | Photorealistic, artistic, cartoon, etc. |

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## Comparison Chart

| Type       | Best For                   | Getting Started | How It Works                        |
| ---------- | -------------------------- | --------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Chat**   | Conversations              | 5 minutes       | Text/Voice in → Text out            |
| **Voice**  | Spoken interaction         | 10 minutes      | Voice in → Voice out                |
| **Flows**  | Structured data collection | 15 minutes      | Multi-step forms with AI            |
| **Agents** | Complex automation         | Takes practice  | Multiple Lemonades working together |
| **Image**  | Visual creation            | 5 minutes       | Text/Image in → Images out          |

<Tip>
  **Not sure which to choose?** Start with Chat Lemonade - it's the most flexible and you'll learn all the core features. Once you're comfortable, the other types will make more sense!
</Tip>

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## Choosing the Right Type

<Steps>
  <Step title="Identify Your Goal">
    What do you want your AI to do?
  </Step>

  <Step title="Consider User Experience">
    How will people interact with it?
  </Step>

  <Step title="Match to Type">
    Use the chart above to find the best fit
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Simple">
    When in doubt, start with Chat and explore later
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Quick Decision Guide

| If you want to...      | Choose          |
| ---------------------- | --------------- |
| Answer questions       | Chat Lemonade   |
| Talk more freely       | Voice Lemonade  |
| Collect form data      | Lemonade Flows  |
| Automate complex tasks | Lemonade Agents |
| Create images          | Image Lemonade  |

<Note>
  You can create multiple Lemonades of different types! Many users have Chat Lemonades for support and Image Lemonades for content creation.
</Note>

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## What's Next?

Ready to create your first Lemonade?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="play" href="/quickstart">
    Step-by-step creation guide
  </Card>

  <Card title="Editor Guide" icon="pen" href="/lemonade-editor">
    Master the Lemonade Editor
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deploy Your Lemonade" icon="rocket" href="/deployment">
    Share your AI tool with the world
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Knowledge" icon="book" href="/knowledge">
    Teach your Lemonade about your business
  </Card>
</CardGroup>