Extension Info In-Depth

What is Rinine CAI Tools?

This product is a local browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Android that adds very useful features to the character.ai website.
Endorsed by thousands of users since its launch in May 2023, it has been recognized as the best tool to improve the memory of character.ai's chat bots.

Key Benefits:

• Maintains context for much longer conversations
• Improves coherence and continuity in dialogues
• Enables more complex and nuanced storytelling
• Reduces the need for repetitive explanations

How it Works:

You can use the extension in any chat, whether new or ongoing.
Let's start with an example where you can also check out the fantastic capabilities to improve the interface (optional).

In the bottom bar, above the area where you type your message, you'll notice a toolbar has appeared.
We'll click on the icon ≡ to open the memory manager.

In the memory manager, we'll note down an important event that has occurred and that the bot should remember.
The number in the top right corner of the memory manager indicates how many user messages need to occur before the memory manager's notes are embedded along with your message.

When it's time to recall memories, you'll see the text from all the memory boxes appear in a specific format above your message. You should keep it.

When you send the message, the memories sent to the bot will be compressed into an asterisk to avoid distraction.
You can click on it to review the memories and even copy them.

Now, as the story progresses, we'll introduce a second memory box in the memory manager.
Adding the location of the characters in the last memory box drastically improves the bot's perception of what's happening.

You can also use the same technique to define your character's physical characteristics at the beginning, in a memory box.
This simple action is enough for the bot to never forget things like your character's gender, hair color, etc.

Additionally, this takes convenience to another level, as you can load and save memory files. You can have a file with a memory box dedicated exclusively to your character's physical traits and use it as a template to start various chats.

Then, as the roleplay progresses, you can save that file under a different name to preserve both the base template and your current roleplay session.

Note: Premium users can save their memories in the cloud, and their memories load automatically every time they enter a specific bot.
Premium users also enjoy an online memory manager where they can organize their roleplay sessions (memories) by files and categories.

This covers the basic aspects of the memory manager to improve the bot's memory and enhance the quality of your roleplay.

The memory manager has many advanced features to take the quality of your roleplaying to the extreme.

Memory Manager Options

• Adjust memory insertion frequency
• Automatically insert individual memory boxes using a keyword system
• Set optimized insertion systems by alternation for very large/deep conversations
• Exclude memory boxes from automatic insertions with a toggle
• Add an unlimited number of memory boxes
• Fully compatible with smartphones (Android) with a dedicated mobile view interface

Favorites System

The Favorites System is designed to streamline your Character.AI experience by allowing you to easily save, organize, and access your most beloved AI characters. This feature transforms how you interact with the platform, making it more personalized and efficient.

Key Benefits:

• Quick access to your preferred AI characters
• Improved organization of multiple characters
• Easier management
• Seamless switching between characters

How it Works:

When you encounter an AI character you enjoy interacting with, you can add them to your Favorites with a single click (on the star). If you're a premium user, you can create categories to organize your favorites, making it easy to find the right character for any mood or scenario.

Sample:

Chat History

To access the chat history, you just need to enter a chat and click on to open the extension options.
Then go to Extra -> Chat history.
This will load the entire conversation, and you’ll have the option to download the chat for local and offline viewing, keeping the pleasant reading layout.
Note: Old chats (old.character.ai, chat1, chat2) will show a window indicating that they need to be converted. You must convert the chats to the modern version of the site, or the chat history won’t be able to load the chat.

Customization

By default, the extension loads an improved interface system with large avatars. If you prefer smaller avatars, you can disable this option in the extension settings by clicking on > Design.

The customization options are divided into two main blocks: Accessibility and Design.

Accessibility

Here you can configure the basic reading experience.
You can also adjust certain accessibility options that will make your visit more comfortable and enjoyable.
Immersive mode hides both side columns on desktop to provide a distraction-free experience.
You can toggle the visibility of the columns by clicking on i in the bottom bar. (Desktop only)

Example of immersive mode in Firefox:

Design - Globals

Here you can change several things.
Most options are self-explanatory, so we'll explain the ones that may cause confusion.

"display the lower red status message" refers to the extension version message that appears at the bottom of the page by default.
Disabling it is a good idea to improve immersion.

Design - Background

This second section is dedicated exclusively to chat background management.
You can use the first button to upload an image and the controls to configure its positioning and zoom. (By default, the X position control (desktop) or Y (mobile) is not enabled because at base zoom, the image covers the full width or height. If you modify the zoom, you can use the corresponding control, and it will be set to tile mode).

Let's see the system in action in a video:

Design - Colors

Finally, we have the color controls. A small function but with a huge impact on design and especially on readability.
Setting a narration color will allow you to easily and visually distinguish dialogues from narrations or thoughts.
(The accent color only modifies some general colors on the chat web page so they don't clash with your color choice).

Premium

The premium system allows the following:

• Create and manage categories in the favorites system
• Use cloud memories and automated systems
• Sets (coming soon)
• Chat Routers (coming soon)

Due to the migration of premium features since the new character.ai site was launched, the "Sets" system is currently disabled and under construction.
Next, the cloud memories system will be explained. For more information and a demo of the favorites system, you can check here.

Cloud Memories

Premium and free users can fully use the memory manager; however, basic plan users are responsible for saving and managing their memory files on their device for chats.

On the other hand, premium users can access a management panel where they can do the following:

• Create, edit, or delete files in the cloud
• The last online file used in a chat is automatically loaded when visiting it
• Automatic grouping of your online files by categories
• Conservative online saving system to prevent unwanted overwrites

If you're a premium user, clicking the P button in the bottom bar will show a dedicated control panel for premium users.

Here you'll see the "Online Memories" section and buttons to manage your first online file.
To do this, first fill in the memory manager as you would in any session (or load a local file) and click the "Create" button.
Then the system will ask for a name for these memories, and the file will be created on the server.

Important: The name, or its prefix, will determine the auto-categorization system.
For example, if you create a series of templates for starting chats, and each template has names like this:

base_scifi_lore
base_shojo_romance
base_battle_theme
etc.

This will create an automatic grouping, as you can see in the previous image that contained 5 categories of memories grouped by prefix.
Where the first one, for example, is the following:

As you can imagine, the possibilities are endless.

• Base templates for a specific character with variations in personality, setting, or background
• Memories with the same information but with memory boxes deactivated (useful for making "Part1" and "Part2" and activating or editing the memory boxes initially deactivated as the roleplay progresses)
• Grouping by genre (romance, mystery, action, etc.)
• etc.

And, of course, for the sake of organization, the "Other" category includes all memories that don't share a prefix with another memory file.
If you're disorganized, you'll quickly notice that a list of memories with various names isn't great.

When you load an online memory in a specific chat, all the memory information will be assigned to that chat.
This means that the next time you return to that chat, the file you used will load automatically and retain all its modifications (position of the memory boxes, which memories are deactivated from injecting and which aren't, custom titles, injection keywords, etc.).
If you want to start from scratch, avoiding the memories that have auto-loaded, you can simply click the "Clear memory Manager" button.

To avoid the tedious process of opening the premium control panel, choosing the file to overwrite, and clicking "Save," each time you edit any memory manager setting and return to the chat, you'll see the following icon in the bottom bar:

Simply by clicking it, your online memory will be updated with all the changes, allowing a comfortable balance between experimenting with changes without intending to save them online and deciding when to comfortably save the changes as final.

Note: The use of online memories is completely optional.
If you don't create online memories in the premium control panel, no memory files will be uploaded to the server. Additionally, you have full control and can delete them whenever you like.