See Nova in Action
Real workflows from Nova users — developers, researchers, and knowledge workers
See how Nova's selection-based editing works in practice.
Four Ways Nova Changes Everything
From academic papers to creative stories — Nova works exactly where you need it
📚 Academic Writing
Select methodology paragraph → Right-click → Change Tone → Make Academic → Perfect scholarly language appears instantly.
Selection-based editing:
Highlight text → Right-click → Make Academic
No typing, no chat commands — just select and transform with precise control over exactly what changes.
✍️ Creative Writing
Select character description → Right-click → Make Longer → Rich backstory and personality details stream in place.
Selection-based editing:
Highlight dialogue → Right-click → Make Longer
Transform exactly what you select — no guessing where Nova will add content or what it will change.
⚙️ Technical Docs
Select API explanation → Right-click → Improve Writing → Crystal clear documentation with examples appears.
Selection-based editing:
Highlight confusing paragraph → Right-click → Improve Writing
Perfect precision — transform only what you select, leaving the rest of your document untouched.
📝 Daily Notes
Place cursor after meeting → "Summarize action items here" → Clean task list appears instantly.
Try this:
"Extract key insights from today's reading"
Nova reviews your daily notes and creates a focused summary of the most important insights.
Before & After Transformations
See exactly how Nova's selection-based editing improves real writing
The study methodology was conducted using standard procedures that we followed throughout the research process to ensure validity.
This mixed-methods study employed a convergent parallel design (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2017), integrating quantitative survey data (n=247) with qualitative semi-structured interviews (n=15) to triangulate findings and enhance validity through methodological pluralism.
Sarah walked into the room.
Sarah hesitated at the threshold, her fingertips grazing the cold brass handle as the weight of unspoken words pressed against her chest. The room beyond held everything she'd been avoiding.
Power User Workflows
Advanced techniques that transform how you work with documents
📄 Multi-Document Context
Drag multiple files into Nova's chat to create comprehensive content that spans your entire knowledge base.
Example:
Drag [[Research-Notes]], [[Interview-Transcripts]], and [[Literature-Review]] → "Create methodology section combining all sources"
🔄 Provider Switching
Switch between Claude, GPT-4, and local AI mid-conversation while keeping all your context.
Example:
Start with Claude for analysis → Use model dropdown → Switch to GPT-4 for creative expansion
🎯 Custom Instructions
Select any text and give Nova specific transformation instructions that match your exact needs.
Example:
Select paragraph → Right-click → Tell Nova → "Make this sound like a Nature journal abstract with proper hedging language"
🔒 Your Examples, Your Privacy
All these workflows work with your choice of AI — including completely local options
🏠 Local AI (Ollama)
Run Nova completely offline with Ollama or LM Studio. Your documents never leave your computer — perfect for sensitive research, confidential business writing, or personal projects.
☁️ Cloud AI (Your Keys)
Use Claude, GPT-4, or Gemini with YOUR API keys. Nova stores conversations in your Obsidian vault and syncs them like any other note. We never see or store your data.
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