Everything you can type. / runs a Nymchat command;
? asks Nymbot. An autocomplete list appears as soon
as you type either.
Slash commands
/help prints this list inside the app, always current for the version you are
running.
Typing / opens the command menu, filtered as you keep typing.
Channels
Command
Does
/join #channel · /j
Joins a channel, geohash or named. /join #9q5.
/who · /w
Lists the nyms active in this channel.
/share
Copies a shareable URL for this channel.
/poll
Opens the poll composer.
Conversations
Command
Does
/pm nym
Opens a private message. /pm nym#a1b2 when a name is ambiguous.
/invite @nym
In a channel, invites someone to it; in a group chat, adds them.
/leave
Leaves the current conversation. In a group chat, removes you from it.
/block nym · /block #channel
Blocks a person or a channel.
/unblock nym · /unblock #channel
Unblocks one.
Group chats
Command
Does
Who
/group @a @b [name]
Creates a private group.
Anyone
/addmember @nym
Adds a member.
Owner, or members when allowed
/groupinfo
Lists the members.
Anyone
/kick @nym
Removes a member.
Owner, moderators
/ban @nym
Removes and blocks their return.
Owner, moderators
/unban @nym
Lifts a ban.
Owner
/addmod @nym
Promotes to moderator.
Owner
/removemod @nym
Demotes a moderator.
Owner
/transferowner @nym
Hands the group over.
Owner
Formatting
Command
Sends
/bold text · /b
**text**
/italic text · /i
*text*
/strike text · /s
~~text~~
/code text · /c
A code block
/quote text · /q
> text
Everything else
Command
Does
/help
Shows all commands.
/nick name
Changes your nym.
/me action
An action message — /me is compiling.
/brb message
Sets an away message that auto-replies.
/back
Clears it.
/zap nym
Sends a Lightning zap to a profile.
/slap nym
Slaps them with a trout.
/hug nym
Gives them a warm hug.
/clear
Clears the current conversation from view.
/quit
Disconnects from Nymchat.
Nymbot commands
These work in any channel, and in the private Nymbot chat. ?help lists them in the
app. Channel commands are free; the private chat is
paid in credits.
AI and knowledge
Command
Does
?ask question
Asks the AI. @Nymbot question does the same.
?define word
Definition, part of speech and example usage.
?translate text
Translates, detecting the source language.
?news
Breaking news headlines.
Games and fun
Command
Does
?trivia [category]
general, history, science, crypto or nostr.
?joke
A fresh joke.
?riddle
A riddle — reply to answer.
?wordplay [mode]
wordle, anagram or scramble — reply to guess.
?flip
Flips a coin.
?8ball question
Magic 8-ball.
?pick a b c
Picks one at random.
Utility
Command
Does
?math expression
Calculates it.
?units 10 km to mi
Converts units.
?time
UTC time and the Unix timestamp.
?btc
The Bitcoin price.
Channel activity
Command
Does
?who
Who is active in this channel.
?summarize
Summarizes the current discussion.
?top
Top channels by recent activity.
?last [N]
The last N messages across channels. Default 10, maximum 25.
?seen nym
Where and when a nym was last seen.
Credits and Pro — in the private Nymbot chat
Command
Does
?help
A free, local guide to the tiers, pricing and setup.
?balance
Your standard and Pro balances.
?buy
Buys credits over Lightning, with a Standard/Pro switch.
?model [name|off]
Pins a Pro model, or returns to standard routing.
?image description
Generates a picture. ?image models lists the generators, free.
?speak text
Returns a spoken voice clip, up to 800 characters.
?git
Connects a git repository so Pro replies can read it.
?gift @nym
Gifts credits.
?transfer @nym
Transfers your whole balance.
?anon
Anonymous mode: chat from a throwaway key Nymbot cannot link to your nym.
Info
Command
Does
?about
About Nymchat — version and platform links.
?nostr
A random Nostr protocol tip.
?changelog [version]
Release notes, pulled live from GitHub. Defaults to the latest release.
