MateBot settings and conversation management
Settings → Personal assistant: identity and automation share one page in a single scroll.
Identity
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Name | Shown in the session header and ledger; leave empty for the default |
| Speaking style | Lively / Gentle / Crisp; affects chat tone only, while delivered documents stay formal |
| Dedicated model | Applies to MateBot only, not to task sessions |
| Extra persona | Appended to the default persona, e.g. “lead with the conclusion” or “never commit to a date for me” |
| Intro | MateBot’s first-run introduction; replay, skip, or mute it |
Name and persona changes take effect from the next turn; the current context is kept.
Conversation management
The session header has two views, Ledger and Conversation, with Items always on the right.
- Compact: compress a long conversation while keeping memory; the status line shows the size before and after
- Reset conversation: archive the current conversation to History and start fresh with the current version’s latest capabilities
- History: every reset is archived here; read it or delete it permanently without touching the current conversation
- Export: export the session as Markdown when the executor supports it
A reset is not a delete; the archive stays available. To make MateBot forget something specific, close the item or manage memory — do not rely on a reset.
Fixed to this machine
MateBot’s session always runs locally. If no model is configured, it says so clearly; it never silently swaps models or moves the assistant session to the cloud.
Notifications and confirmations
- When MateBot needs your call, you get an in-app notification; tapping it returns to the item or conversation
- Messages awaiting confirmation stay in the ledger instead of flooding notifications
- Messages past the 30-day window move to History as a read-only record
FAQ
Does MateBot still remember me after a reset? Memory and project context survive a conversation reset; the reset only clears this conversation’s context. To change long-term memory, go to Settings → Memory.
Why does MateBot not answer a group @mention? The group source is off by default. Once enabled, MateBot only reacts to @mentions, and only the starter can continue the thread.
Why was no board card created? Check whether the mode is Auto-create, whether the rule has a target project, whether the daily cap / cooldown / observation period was hit, or whether the rule was auto-paused.
Can MateBot change board state for me? No. Board writes are read-only for MateBot. Card creation needs your confirmation, and execution actions need explicit authorization.