Quick commands

Use short requests to open Nock surfaces, control media, set a timer, or start a new chat.

Some short, clear requests are recognized directly so Nock can act without a longer conversation. Context such as highlighted text or a screen picture can send a request through the agent instead. Either way, check the visible result before repeating an action.

Open a Nock surface

Use the main agent shortcut and say “show my tasks,” “open the studio,” “show my apps,” “open the browser,” “show my ideas,” or “show my feed.” Nock opens the matching surface. In this product, “the browser” means Nock’s Web tab; name Safari, Chrome, or another installed app when you mean the desktop browser.

“Open settings” or “show permissions” opens Nock’s compact permissions surface. For the full Settings view, choose Settings in the notch or Settings… from the menu-bar menu.

Start a new conversation

Say “new chat” or “start over” as the whole request, or choose + in the left-side Chats panel. A new chat gives Nock a fresh conversation; it does not erase durable memory or cancel every task. See Chats and history.

Control music and volume

Try “pause the music,” “resume the music,” “next song,” “previous track,” or “volume 40.” Playback depends on a supported player or system media control. Use a complete phrase; a bare “stop” or “next” can be interpreted as part of a conversation. These actions follow the switches in Settings → Agent → Actions.

Use a timer or reminder

Say “give me 10 minutes,” “set a pasta timer for 9 minutes,” or “25 minutes of focus.” Nock shows a countdown and a confirmation you can undo. For a reminder at a particular time, say “remind me at 3 to call.” See Timers and focus and Reminders.

Open a desktop app

On supported Macs, “open Calendar” or “open example.com” can open an installed app or website. If the target is ambiguous, name the app or give the address. This action follows its setting under Settings → Agent → Actions and platform support.

For a request involving several steps, a file, or an unclear target, describe the outcome to Nock rather than relying on a short command. See Desktop actions and Talk to Nock.