Commands
These commands work across Discord, Slack, Telegram, and SMS:/new— start a new conversation/conversations— list and switch between recent conversations/status— show current conversation info (called/infoin Slack)/model [name]— show or switch the active AI model/persona [name]— show or switch the active persona/help— show available commands
Conversations
Each DM, thread, or group has its own conversation history.- Discord: each DM and each channel thread is its own conversation. @mentions in channels auto-create a thread.
- Slack: each DM and each thread is its own conversation.
- Telegram: each DM or group chat is its own conversation.
- SMS: your text thread is a single ongoing conversation. Zo periodically starts a fresh conversation with a summary of the previous one.
- Email: each email to @zo.computer starts a new conversation (find your Zo email address in Settings > Channels).
/new to start fresh. Use /conversations to switch between recent conversations.
Groups and channels
In group contexts (Discord channels, Slack channels, Telegram groups), Zo works differently than in DMs:- Zo only responds to you. Even in a shared channel, Zo runs on your workspace and uses your integrations. Other people in the channel can @mention Zo too, but it runs on their own workspace.
- Zo prefixes its messages with
[handle.zo.computer]in group contexts so it’s clear which workspace is responding. - Zo doesn’t respond to every message. It only responds when @mentioned (or replied to, on Telegram). In DMs, Zo responds to everything.
- Zo can see recent context. On Discord and Slack, recent messages from the channel or thread are included as context above your message.
Discord
DM the Zo bot, @mention Zo in any channel (creates a thread), or use the /zo slash command.- @mentions in channels automatically create a thread for the conversation
- Discord has a 2000-character message limit — long responses are automatically split
Slack
DM the Zo bot, @mention Zo in any channel or thread, or open the assistant pane.- Zo can send file attachments (images, documents) in messages
- The assistant pane provides a dedicated sidebar for Zo conversations
Telegram
Message the Zo bot directly, or @mention Zo in group chats (bot must be a group admin).- Zo can send media files (images, documents) in messages
SMS
Text your Zo number directly.- Zo keeps responses under 150 words
- Zo can send MMS media (images, files)
- Zo can text your registered contacts by name