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Purple

Last updated: July 15, 2026

PURPLE - AI for All

What is Purple?

Purple is the University of Washington’s enterprise generative AI tool. It offers a ChatGPT-like interface and allows users to interact with approved AI models. It’s the University-supported alternative to publicly available AI tools, designed to align with UW’s commitment to privacy and security.

What can Purple Do?

  • Help draft, edit, and summarize content
  • Support teaching and learning
  • Assist with analysis
  • Solve technical and coding challenges
  • Brainstorm and problem solve
  • Provide a UW-managed environment

Purple complements your expertise, helping you work more efficiently and creatively. Whether you’re drafting materials, analyzing data, or exploring new ideas, Purple offers support for your work.  Ready to dive in? Use the link below to launch Purple then come back and review support options found here. 

Purple Now Open for Students

You are encouraged to try out Purple, UW’s generative AI tool.

Launch Purple

Purple Quick Guide

Get going with this quick guide on using Purple, UW’s generative AI tool.

Learn the Basics

Purple Assistance

Use this form to request features, assistance, or report bugs.

Support Form

FAQs

Have questions about using Purple? Find answers here.

Get Answers

How Can Purple Help You?

Explore Purple Guides & Scenarios

Review general guides and explore scenarios that show how Purple can support your specific needs. All to help you work smarter across, teaching, learning, research, and campus operations.

Faculty Scenarios

Classroom with teacher and students at a university setting.

Revolutionize teaching with powerful data analysis, streamlined workflows, and tailored insights.

Faculty Prompting Guides

Staff Scenarios

A woman at a desk with a laptop.

Streamline tasks and boost productivity with smart assistance.

Staff Prompting Guides

All Purple Guides

a woman working on a computer

Review all Purple documentation.

General Purple Guides

Get support to learn and grow with AI and Purple.

Training and Connection

Get support, training, and stay connected with the UW AI Community. Learn, share, and grow with others exploring AI and Purple.

Training and Events

Review the AI calendar to find opportunities to attend Purple training, office hours, and other AI-related events at UW.

AI Calendar

AI Community at UW

Join the UW AI community: connect, learn, and collaborate on AI and Purple.

Join with your Net ID

Learn About Purple

Discover how UW’s Purple AI platform is helping the university community explore AI responsibly, securely, and together.

Watch Purple Video