Date: 2026-09-10

Interactive mode

Interactive mode runs nova as a terminal conversation with prompts, tool calls, approvals, diffs, status, and session continuation.

Use the current implementation

Start with nova, submit a focused request, inspect every proposed tool call, and use the built-in help for slash commands. Use Ctrl+C or the terminal’s normal interrupt behavior to stop a long-running turn, then inspect the working tree before retrying.

Boundaries and safety

Interactive rendering is host-terminal dependent. For scripts, use print mode or the SDK protocol instead of automating keystrokes.