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GBAM CLI user manual

GBAM is a terminal chat app for working with AI conversations and real project context. The CLI is the part of the system that can access your local repository, read and edit files, and run local commands. The server handles authentication, persistence, model orchestration, billing, and streamed responses.

Commands and keyboard flow

The command menu is driven by slash commands typed into the input bar. Type/to open the command list and execute a built-in workflow.

CommandAction
/newStart a new conversation
/agentsSwitch between Plan and Build modes
/undoUndo the last file changes from the current session
/modelsChoose the AI model used for generation
/sessionsBrowse and reopen previous sessions
/loginSign in with your browser
/logoutSign out and clear locally stored auth state
/upgradeOpen the pricing page in your browser to buy more credits
/usageOpen your usage dashboard in your browser
/exitQuit the application

Quick mode switch

Press Tabto toggle between agent modes while you are in the main input layer.

Interrupt streaming

While an assistant response is streaming, pressEscto interrupt output. You may still be charged for credits already consumed generating the partial response - see Dashboard & billing.

Rename shortcut

In a session view, useCtrl+Rto open session rename flow.