# Set Active Directory

Sets the active directory, where the chat can create, read and edit files.

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When the model runs command, the active directory is used as the location for executing the command. For example, if the active directory is set and a request is made to the model to initialize a React project, it will be created in that directory.

The active directory can also be set or changed from the chat settings panel.

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