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Direct message experts (@mentions)

In panel chat, prefix your message with @slug to route it to one or more specific experts.

Mention a single expert

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You> @strategist What's our biggest competitive moat?


[Sarah Chen — VP Strategy]
Our data network effects are the primary moat...

Only the mentioned expert responds — others stay silent for that turn.

Mention multiple experts

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You> @strategist @devils-advocate Is our pricing strategy sustainable?


[Sarah Chen — VP Strategy]
The current pricing model aligns with our value metric...


[Marcus Cole — Devil's Advocate]
I'd push back on that. Three of our five largest accounts have asked for
volume discounts...

Important constraints

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Mentions must appear at the start of your message:

  • ✅ @strategist What do you think? — works
  • ❌ What do you think @strategist? — treated as a general message to everyone

Error handling

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If you mention a slug that isn’t in the panel, Council shows an error listing the available experts — no guessing required.

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