Talking to the Associate

The Associate lives in a panel on the right side of Bluprint. Open it and just type — the input prompts you to "Ask about projects, tasks, or strategy." It stays open as you move around, so you can keep a train of thought going across pages.

Pick a model tier

Use the model selector to choose Standard (fast) or Max (deep analysis). Bluprint only shows you the tiers your role allows. You can also switch with /model standard or /model max.

Slash commands

Type / to see shortcuts. They fall into four groups:

Command	Does
/new	Start a fresh conversation
/compact	Compact the context and keep chatting
/model standard | max	Switch model tier
/export	Copy the conversation as markdown
/audit	Full project health audit
/status	Quick project status summary
/blocked	Show blocked tasks and how to unblock them
/plan goal	Create an execution plan
/focus timeline | tasks | docs | team	Narrow the Associate's attention
/tools on | off	Turn actions on, or switch to advice-only
/verbose · /concise	Longer or shorter responses
/memory show | save [note]	View or add to what it remembers

Attach and drag in context

• Attach an image or video and ask the Associate about it (design reviews, screenshots, whiteboard photos).
• Drag a task straight into the chat to talk about it specifically.

While it's working

• The answer streams in, with the reasoning shown as it goes.
• Hit Stop generating any time to cut a response short.

Conversations

Your chats are saved in the history, where you can reopen, rename, or start a new one. Use /new for a clean slate or /compact to keep going when a conversation gets long.

Next

• What it can do
• Review & approve
• Back to the Associate overview