Core Terminology
Automations Scheduled tasks that Rebel runs automatically in the background. You can set up recurring workflows (like daily briefings or weekly reports) using skill files, and Rebel will execute them without you needing to be present.
Chief-of-Staff Your personal “router” space created automatically during onboarding. It acts as your command centre, containing your personal identity, preferences, and cross-space workflows that don’t belong in a specific shared team folder.
Connectors Integrations that allow Rebel to access external services and tools, such as Slack, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Notion. These are managed in Settings → Connectors .
Conversation A chat session with Rebel (previously called a “Session”). Each conversation has its own history and context, allowing you to pick up where you left off or start fresh.
Drafts Unsent messages that are saved automatically if you switch between conversations. You can use Ctrl+Tab to cycle through conversations that have active drafts waiting.
Inbox A “save for later” list. If you have a task you aren’t ready to handle immediately, you can add it to your Inbox. Later, you can click “Execute” to have Rebel run it as a new conversation.
Klavis A unified gateway that provides access to over 70 external services (such as Slack, Linear, and HubSpot) through a single interface. Rebel uses Klavis to handle authentication for services that do not have built-in local connectors.
Memory The information Rebel learns and stores about you, organised into folders. High-utility context (used frequently) lives in the README.md of a space, while detailed context lives in memory/topics/ files that Rebel loads on demand.
On the Case One of two interaction modes. Select this when you need Rebel to act as a full agent with access to your tools, allowing it to research, edit files, or check external services.
Privacy Mode A per-session toggle (indicated by a lock icon) that makes Rebel extra cautious. When enabled, Rebel will ask for your explicit approval before every tool use or memory write, ensuring nothing happens without permission.
Quick Question One of two interaction modes. Select this for fast answers when you do not need Rebel to access your external tools or perform actions.
Scratchpad A quick-capture window (accessed via ⌘/Ctrl+Shift+N ) for jotting down fleeting thoughts. You can select text within the scratchpad to save it permanently as a note in your memory.
Skill Step-by-step instructions (saved as Markdown files) that tell Rebel how to perform specific workflows, such as meeting prep or documentation writing. In previous versions, these were called “Playbooks”.
Space A specific folder within your workspace that acts as a distinct context (e.g., “Personal,” “Company,” or “Marketing Team”). Each space has its own specific skills, memory, and sharing settings.
Spark, The The discovery hub that appears when you start a new conversation. It displays personalised use case suggestions, coaching insights from previous chats, and quick links to help resources.
Workspace The single root folder you select when launching Rebel. This folder contains your rebel-system/ core files, your Spaces, and your personal data. Rebel constrains all file operations to this directory.
Acronyms
LLM (Large Language Model) The AI technology powering Rebel’s intelligence (e.g., Claude or GPT). Different models have different “Context Windows,” which determine how much information (text and files) they can hold in memory at one time.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) The standard used by Rebel to talk to external systems. An MCP “server” is essentially a bridge that allows the AI to interact with tools like Google Drive, Github, or a database.
STT (Speech-to-Text) The technology Rebel uses in “Listen mode” to transcribe your spoken voice into text.
TTS (Text-to-Speech) The technology Rebel uses in “Speak mode” to read its responses aloud to you.