# How-to guides

Use these guides when you know the result you need.

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1

Connect and send through a backend <howto-backends>
Format rich messages <howto-formatting>
Bridge messages between platforms <howto-bridge>
Handle buttons and menus <howto-interactions>
Expose a backend to agents and MCP clients <howto-ai>
Connect Chatom to CSP <howto-csp>
Test backend-independent code <howto-testing>
```