# witcheer's Wingtips #89: /branch, copy the conversation into a new session and try another direction, the original kept

Written by [witcheer](https://x.com/witcheer) at Nous Research. Republished with credit.

Canonical: https://hermeswatcher.com/wingtips/89  
Published: 2026-10-02  
[Original](https://notwitcheer.github.io/hermes-recipes/wingtips/89-branch/) · [On X](https://x.com/witcheer/status/2105922267636965538) · [Full collection](https://notwitcheer.github.io/hermes-recipes/) · [Official docs](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/slash-commands)

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Sources: [Hermes docs: Slash Commands](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/slash-commands)


it copies your conversation with your Hermes Agent into a new session, history included, and you carry on in the copy.

want to try a different idea without losing where you are?

type this in the chat:

`/branch`

useful before a big change of direction, or to compare two answers from the same starting point!

name the branch if you like: `/branch plan-b`. without a name it takes the original title with a number.

docs: [https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/slash-commands](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/slash-commands)