Chat Controls & Commands
Master powerful chat commands to streamline your collaboration with Nova and 800+ AI experts. Use 60+ slash commands, agent references (@), and document controls (#) to work efficiently.
Meet Nova 🟣
Nova is your intelligent guide and coordinator chatbot—"a new star" that helps you navigate features, discover experts, execute workflows, and manage projects. Inspired by Claude Code and Vertex AI Studio, combining natural conversation with command-line efficiency.
Natural + Structured
Chat naturally or use slash commands for precision. The interface adapts to your workflow.
Smart Autocomplete
Type / for commands, @ for agents, # for documents—autocomplete guides you.
Context Aware
The system tracks your project, documents, and active tasks—commands work with your current context.
Command Syntax
Three simple prefixes unlock powerful workflow automation
Slash Commands
Invoke actions, verbs, or workflow tasks
Pattern: /verb arguments
Agent References
Tag agents, people, or roles to direct actions
Pattern: @agentName or @role
Document References
Reference documents or artifacts in workspace
Pattern: #docName or #artifactId
Combined Usage
Combine slash, @ and # references in a single command for powerful precision:
Available Commands
60+ essential commands organized into 7 intuitive categories
/create [type]
Generate new idea, document, or task
/create idea "biodegradable packaging"
/read #document
Load and display a document
/read #Spec_v2
/update #document
Modify existing content
/update #ClaimSetA --section claims
/delete [item]
Remove item from workspace
/delete Idea-42
/list [type]
Show ideas, tasks, documents, or agents
/list ideas --tag=novel
/analyze #document
Perform deep analysis with optional focus
/analyze #Spec_v2 --focus novelty
/explain [concept]
Clarify a concept, decision, or agent action
/explain @examiner "why reject claim 3?"
/compare #doc1 #doc2
Side-by-side comparison with criteria
/compare #ClaimSetA #ClaimSetB --criteria scope,clarity
/test #idea
Validate idea in specific scenario
/test #Idea-24 --scenario "harsh environment"
/summarize [target]
Condense conversation or document
/summarize conversation --last 50
/critique [target]
Identify weaknesses and propose fixes
/critique #ClaimSetA --focus novelty,enablement
/scatter "concept"
Generate variants using innovation methods
/scatter "self-healing coating" --n=12 --methods=triz
/expand #idea
Deepen an idea with more detail
/expand Idea-17 --depth=2
/merge #idea1 #idea2
Synthesize multiple ideas into one
/merge Idea-12 Idea-17
/fork #idea
Create a derivative branch
/fork Idea-24 --reason "material change"
/cluster [items]
Group ideas by tags or similarity
/cluster Idea-* --by=embedding
/convert #document
Transform document to different format
/convert #Spec_v2 --to pdf
/evaluate #idea
Score against specific metrics
/evaluate Idea-24 --metrics novelty,feasibility,cost
/rank [items]
Order a list by criteria
/rank Idea-* --by=novelty
/validate #document
Check compliance against standard
/validate #ClaimSetA --against uspto-rules
/poll [options]
Start a vote with multiple options
/poll VariantA VariantB VariantC --method=borda
/vote [choice]
Cast a vote in an active poll
/vote Poll-12 VariantB
/draft #document
Generate content for document or section
/draft #Spec_v2.section(3) --style=uspto-plain
/revise #document
Improve existing document content
/revise #Abstract --focus clarity
/proofread #document
Check and repair text quality
/proofread #Spec_v2 --level=deep
/revert #document
Roll back to previous version
/revert #Spec_v2 --version v1.8
/assemble [parts]
Compile full package from parts
/assemble --parts claims,spec,figures
/save [item]
Store knowledge or preference
/save key:preferred-style value:uspto-plain
/assign [task] @agent
Delegate task to an agent
/assign draftClaims @claimsSpecialist --due 2025-10-10
/status [task]
Get progress report on task
/status task-123
/do [workflow]
Execute a standard workflow
/do priorArtSearch --scope core+adjacent
/find "expertise"
Discover agents by expertise or question
/find "who can explain CRISPR patent strategy?"
/add @agent
Bring agent into conversation
/add @examiner
/remove @agent
Remove agent from conversation
/remove @strategist
/mute @agent
Silence agent temporarily
/mute @virtuoso
/tune @agent
Configure specific agent behavior
/tune @examiner --style=concise --critique-depth=2
/prefs
Set overall conversation preferences
/prefs --length=brief --examples=always
/mode [type]
Switch collaboration mode
/mode roundtable
/style [preset]
Set writing style
/style patent-technical
/temperature [value]
Adjust AI creativity level
/temperature 0.7
Advanced Features
Automated Triggers
Set up conditional actions that execute automatically when conditions are met
Safe Testing
Preview command effects without making changes using dry-run mode
Pro Tip: Add --trace to any command to get a trace_id for audit logging
Master the Chat Interface
Start with natural conversation, then gradually adopt commands as you become comfortable. The interface grows with your expertise.