Replying to Conversations

Reply mode reads your entire conversation thread and generates a follow-up that continues the discussion naturally. No re-introductions, no awkward tone shifts.

You must select "Reply" before generating. If you have a LinkedIn conversation open but a different format is selected (Connection, Message, Email), ReachDraft will not read the conversation. It will generate a generic message based on the profile instead. The format button controls what data ReachDraft uses. Always click Reply first.

When to Use Reply Mode

Reply mode is for ongoing LinkedIn message conversations. Use it when:

Someone replied to your outreach and you need to keep the conversation going
You want to follow up on a discussion without spending time drafting
You need to respond to a question or continue a negotiation

Step 1: Open the Conversation on LinkedIn

Go to LinkedIn Messaging and open the conversation you want to reply to. Make sure the full chat thread is visible and expanded.

Step 2: Open ReachDraft and Select Reply

Click the ReachDraft icon, then select "Reply" from the Format buttons. ReachDraft will automatically scan the conversation thread.

Step 3: Wait for the Scan

You'll see a status message like:

"Conversation with Marie — 5 messages"

This confirms ReachDraft read the thread. The profile fields will populate with your conversation partner's name and headline.

Step 4: Add Direction (Optional)

Use the context field to guide the reply:

"Schedule a call for next week"
"Ask about their budget timeline"
"Thank them and suggest a follow-up"

Without direction, ReachDraft will continue the conversation naturally based on the last message.

Step 5: Generate and Insert

Click "Generate Message". The reply will reference what was said in the conversation and move the discussion forward. Click "Insert to LinkedIn" to paste it into the message box.

Tip: If the scan says "No conversation detected," make sure the chat is fully open and expanded on LinkedIn. Minimized or collapsed threads can't be read.

How Reply Mode Works

Behind the scenes, ReachDraft:

Reads all visible messages in the thread
Identifies who said what (you vs. the other person)
Understands the context and tone of the conversation
Generates a reply that matches the existing tone and moves things forward

Reply Mode vs. Message Mode

Reply: Reads the existing conversation and continues it. Never re-introduces you.
Message: Writes a fresh message based on the profile. Better for first contact.