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how can i add a session.say message to the history of the chat, and 2. is it recommended?

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If you want to add a `session.say` message to the chat history in LiveKit, you can simply use the `add_to_chat_ctx` parameter in the `session.say()` method. Here’s a quick example:
```await session.say(
    "Hello. How can I help you today?",
    add_to_chat_ctx=True,
)```
By setting `add_to_chat_ctx` to `True`, the message you speak gets added to the chat history, so it becomes part of the conversation record. If you set it to `False`, the message won’t show up in the chat history.
Usually, it’s a good idea to keep `add_to_chat_ctx` turned on unless you have a specific reason not to. This way, the conversation stays smooth and users can easily look back at what was said.
