From 3c7f9b5debade3f291f3869423ae3223fa46fa2a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedram Amini Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:34:12 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] MAESTRO: docs: Fix and expand group-chat.md documentation accuracy - Added Beta notice callout (feature shows "Beta" badge in UI) - Fixed "How It Works" section: added keyboard shortcut (Opt+Cmd+C), Quick Actions option, and moderator selection step - Added Tip callout explaining auto-add participants via @mentions - Added note about hyphenated names for @mentions with spaces - Added "Managing Group Chats" section with context menu options - Added "Input Features" section (read-only, images, prompt composer, etc.) - Changed inconsistent dashes to em-dashes for consistency --- docs/group-chat.md | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/group-chat.md b/docs/group-chat.md index 20559ffe..d93ed188 100644 --- a/docs/group-chat.md +++ b/docs/group-chat.md @@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ description: Coordinate multiple AI agents in a single conversation with a moder icon: comments --- + + Group Chat is currently in **Beta**. The feature is functional but under active development. + + Group Chat lets you coordinate multiple AI agents in a single conversation. A moderator AI orchestrates the discussion, routing questions to the right agents and synthesizing their responses. ![Group chat](./screenshots/group-chat.png) @@ -18,12 +22,17 @@ Group Chat lets you coordinate multiple AI agents in a single conversation. A mo ## How It Works -1. **Create a Group Chat** from the sidebar menu -2. **Add participants** by @mentioning agent names (e.g., `@Frontend`, `@Backend`) -3. **Send your question** - the moderator receives it first -4. **Moderator coordinates** - routes to relevant agents via @mentions -5. **Agents respond** - each agent works in their own project context -6. **Moderator synthesizes** - combines responses into a coherent answer +1. **Create a Group Chat** — Use keyboard shortcut `Opt+Cmd+C` / `Alt+Ctrl+C`, click "+ New Chat" in the Group Chats section of the sidebar, or use Quick Actions (`Cmd+K` / `Ctrl+K`) +2. **Select a moderator** — Choose which AI agent (Claude Code, OpenCode, or Codex) will coordinate the conversation +3. **@mention agents** — In your message, @mention any Maestro session (e.g., `@Frontend`, `@Backend`). Agents are automatically added as participants when mentioned. +4. **Send your question** — The moderator receives it first and decides how to proceed +5. **Moderator coordinates** — Routes to relevant agents via @mentions, can make multiple rounds +6. **Agents respond** — Each agent works in their own project context +7. **Moderator synthesizes** — Combines responses into a coherent answer + + + Agents are automatically added as participants when you or the moderator @mention them. You don't need to pre-configure participants — just @mention any active Maestro session by name. + ## The Moderator's Role @@ -80,8 +89,29 @@ Remote agents are identified by the **REMOTE** pill in the participant list. Eac ## Tips for Effective Group Chats -- **Name agents descriptively** - Agent names appear in the chat, so "Frontend-React" is clearer than "Agent1" -- **Be specific in questions** - The more context you provide, the better the moderator can route -- **@mention explicitly** - You can direct questions to specific agents: "What does @Backend think?" -- **Let the moderator work** - It may take multiple rounds for complex questions -- **Mix local and remote** - Combine agents across machines for maximum coverage +- **Name agents descriptively** — Agent names appear in the chat, so "Frontend-React" is clearer than "Agent1" +- **Be specific in questions** — The more context you provide, the better the moderator can route +- **@mention explicitly** — You can direct questions to specific agents: "What does @Backend think?" +- **Let the moderator work** — It may take multiple rounds for complex questions +- **Mix local and remote** — Combine agents across machines for maximum coverage +- **Hyphenated names for spaces** — If your session name has spaces, use hyphens in @mentions (e.g., `@My-Project` for "My Project") + +## Managing Group Chats + +Right-click on a group chat in the sidebar to access the context menu: + +| Action | Description | +|--------|-------------| +| **Edit** | Change the moderator agent or customize its settings (CLI args, path, environment variables) | +| **Rename** | Change the group chat name | +| **Delete** | Remove the group chat and its conversation history | + +## Input Features + +The Group Chat input supports the same features as direct agent conversations: + +- **Read-only mode** — Toggle to prevent agents from modifying files (participants receive the mode flag) +- **Image attachments** — Attach images to include in your message +- **Prompt Composer** — Open the full prompt composer with `Cmd+Shift+P` / `Ctrl+Shift+P` +- **Enter/Cmd+Enter toggle** — Switch between send behaviors +- **Message queuing** — Messages are queued if the moderator or agents are busy