Chat
Chat is Anter's conversational interface. It's where you run the agents you've built in Flows, test them interactively, and build new ones without touching a settings page. Everything happens through conversation.
Quickstart
Select an agent and start chatting in under a minute.
Meta-Agent
Describe the agent you want and let Meta-Agent build it for you.
Slash commands
Switch agents and control modes without leaving the composer.
Two modes
| Mode | What you do |
|---|---|
| Agent chat | Select a project and agent, then have a conversation. The agent runs your Flows configuration — its model, system prompt, tools, and skills — exactly as you configured it. |
| Meta-Agent | Ask Anter's built-in Meta-Agent to design an agent for you. Describe what you want, review the generated spec, and create the agent in one click. |
The two modes are independent. Entering Meta-Agent mode doesn't affect your selected agent — exiting returns you to the same conversation where you left off.
How it works
Select an agent
Pick a project from the selector bar at the top, then choose the agent you want to chat with. The interface remembers your selection, so the next time you open Chat it restores where you left off.
Start a conversation
Type a message and send it. The agent responds using the model and instructions you configured in Flows. Tool calls, skill loads, and sub-agent handoffs happen automatically in the background.
Review the session
Every conversation is saved as a session. You can return to past sessions, start fresh ones, and see which agent was active for each.
Build or refine with Meta-Agent
When you want a new agent — or want to improve an existing one — enter Meta-Agent mode. Describe what you need, and Meta-Agent proposes a complete configuration. You can create it directly from the chat.
When to use Chat
- Testing a flow — run your agent interactively to verify it behaves correctly before sharing it or putting it on a schedule
- Day-to-day use — Chat is the primary interface for using your agents; no API calls or scripts required
- Building quickly — describe the agent you want to Meta-Agent, and have a working flow in minutes rather than building it from scratch in the Flows editor
- Iterating on an existing agent — bring a conversation with Meta-Agent about an agent you already built, and it will propose an updated version
No agent yet?
If you haven't built an agent yet, open Chat and click Build agent. The Meta-Agent will guide you through creating your first one — you'll be chatting with it in minutes.