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The Compose Workspace is your primary interface for extended conversations with the Meta Agent. Unlike the floating panel, the workspace provides a dedicated full-screen environment with conversation history and enhanced controls. Compose Workspace The workspace features a three-panel layout:
  • Left sidebar: Conversation history with search and new conversation button
  • Center panel: Active conversation with messages and responses
  • Input bar: Controls for attachments, model selection, and execution mode

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Access

Click Compose in the sidebar to navigate to the workspace at /chat.
Compose vs Panel: Use the Compose Workspace for focused, multi-turn conversations. Use the Meta Agent Panel (Cmd+J) for quick queries without leaving your current page.

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Workspace Layout

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Conversation Sidebar

The left panel manages your conversation history:
  • New Conversation - Start a fresh conversation
  • Search - Find conversations by content
  • Conversation List - Browse previous conversations grouped by time:
    • Today
    • Yesterday
    • Last 7 days
    • Older
Each conversation shows:
  • Title (auto-generated from first message or renamed)
  • Model used (e.g., Claude Sonnet 4.5)
  • Message count
  • Timestamp
  • GitHub/repository attachments (if any)
Right-click on any conversation to:
  • Rename the conversation
  • Delete the conversation

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Main Chat Area

The center panel displays the current conversation: Header:
  • Conversation title
  • Jobs indicator (shows active background tasks)
  • Share button
  • Settings menu
Messages:
  • User messages appear on the right
  • Agent responses appear on the left with:
    • Reasoning sections (expandable)
    • Tool calls with results
    • Visual/JSON toggle for structured data
    • Copy button for responses

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Input Bar

The bottom input area provides powerful controls:

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Input Modes

Act Mode (Default):
  • Execute tasks immediately
  • Real actions are performed
  • Results are returned in real-time
Plan Mode:
  • Generate execution plans without taking action
  • Review steps before committing
  • Ideal for complex or sensitive operations

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Conversation Management

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Starting a Conversation

Starting a New Conversation
  1. Click + New Conversation in the sidebar
  2. Type your request in the input bar
  3. Press Enter or click the send button

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Continuing Conversations

  • Click any conversation in the sidebar to resume
  • All context from previous messages is preserved
  • The Meta Agent remembers what you discussed

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Attaching Context

Files: Click the + button to upload:
  • Images for visual analysis
  • Documents for reference
  • Data files for processing
Repositories: Click the code icon to:
  • Search connected GitHub repositories
  • Select up to 10 repositories
  • Provide code context for the agent
Remote Execution: Click the server icon to:
  • View available task queues
  • See worker availability
  • Route tasks to specific infrastructure

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Working with Responses

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Tool Calls

When the Meta Agent uses platform tools, you’ll see: Meta Agent Tool Calls
  • Tool name and status
  • Execution time
  • Expandable results section
  • Visual or JSON view toggle

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Structured Output

For data responses, toggle between:
  • Visual - Formatted tables and cards
  • JSON - Raw data for copying

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Reasoning

Expand the “Reasoning” section to see how the agent:
  • Interpreted your request
  • Selected tools to use
  • Arrived at conclusions

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Header Controls

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Keyboard Shortcuts

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Best Practices

  1. Use descriptive first messages - The first message becomes the conversation title
  2. Attach relevant repositories - Code context improves suggestions
  3. Review tool calls - Understand what actions are being performed
  4. Use Plan mode for sensitive operations - Review before executing
  5. Organize with projects - Filter conversations by project scope