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Version: 0.1.21

Ghostwriter

What it is​

Ghostwriter is the per-job AI chat assistant in JobOps.

Ghostwriter uses:

  • current job description and metadata
  • reduced profile snapshot
  • global writing style settings

The UI behavior is one persistent conversation per job, shown in the right-side drawer from job details.

Why it exists​

Ghostwriter helps you produce job-specific writing quickly while preserving consistency with your profile and style settings.

Typical use cases:

  • role-specific answer drafting
  • cover letter and outreach drafts
  • interview prep tied to the job description
  • rephrasing with tone constraints

How to use it​

  1. Open a job in discovered or ready.
  2. Open the Ghostwriter drawer.
  3. Enter your prompt and stream a response.
  4. Stop or regenerate responses when needed.

Writing style settings impact​

Global settings affecting generations:

  • Tone
  • Formality
  • Constraints
  • Do-not-use terms

Defaults:

  • Tone: professional
  • Formality: medium
  • Constraints: empty
  • Do-not-use terms: empty

Context and safety model​

  • Job snapshot is truncated to fit prompt budget.
  • Profile snapshot includes relevant slices only.
  • System prompt enforces read-only assistant behavior.
  • Logging stores metadata, not full prompt/response dumps.

API surface​

  • GET /api/jobs/:id/chat/messages
  • POST /api/jobs/:id/chat/messages (streaming)
  • POST /api/jobs/:id/chat/runs/:runId/cancel
  • POST /api/jobs/:id/chat/messages/:assistantMessageId/regenerate (streaming)

Compatibility thread endpoints remain, but UI behavior is one thread per job.

Common problems​

Responses feel too generic​

  • Verify the job description is complete and current.
  • Confirm style constraints in Settings are specific enough.

Generation quality is lower than expected​

  • Check model/provider configuration in Settings.
  • Tighten prompts with explicit output intent (for example, "3 bullet points for recruiter outreach").

Missing context in answers​

  • Update profile data and relevant project details used by Ghostwriter context.
  • Regenerate after updating job notes/description.