Getting Started with Continuum

Learn the basic commands to start using Continuum effectively.

How to Use Continuum

Two ways to interact:

  1. Mention Continuum in a channel or DM:
    @continuum show my tasks
  2. Use slash commands (limited commands available):
    /connections
/connect-jira
/connect-github

Basic Query Patterns

Continuum understands natural language. You don't need to memorize exact commands—just ask naturally.

General Queries

Get help:

@continuum help
@continuum what can you do?

Check status:

@continuum status
@continuum what integrations are connected?

Jira Queries (if Jira is connected)

View your tasks:

@continuum show my tasks
@continuum what are my open issues?
@continuum list my assigned tasks

Get issue details:

@continuum what's the status of KAN-123?
@continuum show me KAN-123
@continuum details for issue KAN-123

GitHub Queries (if GitHub is connected)

View your PRs:

@continuum show my pull requests
@continuum what PRs do I have open?
@continuum list my PRs

Get PR details:

@continuum show PR #42
@continuum what's the status of PR #42?
@continuum details for PR #42 in avyuktsoni0731/continuum-api

Slash Commands Reference

/connections

Shows status of all connected integrations.

Response: Shows formatted cards with Jira and GitHub connection status (✅ Connected / ❌ Not connected), plus Connect/Reconnect buttons.

/connect-jira

Initiates Jira OAuth connection flow.

Response: Shows button to start Jira authorization. Click to connect.

/connect-github

Initiates GitHub OAuth connection flow.

Response: Shows button to start GitHub authorization. Click to connect.

/disconnect

Shows options to disconnect integrations.

Response: Shows disconnect buttons for each connected integration.

Tips for Better Queries

Be specific:

  • ❌ "show tasks"
  • ✅ "show my open tasks"

Include context:

  • ❌ "show PR"
  • ✅ "show PR #42 in avyuktsoni0731/continuum-api"

Use natural language:

  • ✅ "move KAN-123 to In Progress"
  • ✅ "who should I assign this backend task to?"
  • ✅ "what PRs need review?"