Private Chat Command (/privateChat)

Needs Explicit Command Trigger

This command has to be invoked as a slash command only and Hana does not support auto detection of this tool.

What it does

The /privateChat command lets you ask Hana a question or run an action while keeping the reply visible only to you.

Permissions/limits

• No Mentions: You cannot mention other users when using /privateChat. If a mention is detected, Hana will respond with an error message.
• Combine with Actions: Follow /privateChat with any supported action and Hana will execute it privately.

Invocation examples

1. Start the Command: Type /privateChat followed by your request. Hana's reply will be sent privately to you.
2. Include an Action: Add an action after the command to perform it quietly. The result of the action is only shown to you.

Example: Standard Query

query

/privateChat What's our time-off policy?

Example: Action-Based Request

setreminder

/privateChat set a reminder to submit the quarterly report at 5 PM

The reminder is created and Hana confirms privately.

When to use

Use when you want Hana to process a request in a shared space but show the response only to you.

Supported operations/arguments

Operation	Invocation pattern	Arguments
Private request	/privateChat <request>	request (required)
Private action	/privateChat <action intent>	Any action prompt supported by Hana, without mentions

Troubleshooting

• Mention error: remove @user mentions and resend.
• No private response: confirm your Chat client supports ephemeral/private command responses.

High-signal invocation

/privateChat summarize this thread in 5 bullets with decisions and blockers.

Edge-case invocation

/privateChat based on this thread, draft a risk escalation note without mentioning any users.