Nova: AI Platform Engineer
Nova is AstroPulse's AI platform engineer that helps you manage and optimize your cloud infrastructure through natural language interactions. Available in two integration paths, Nova provides flexibility to match your workflow preferences.
Nova is continuously learning and improving to better assist with your cloud infrastructure needs.
What is Nova?
Nova is an AI assistant specifically trained on cloud infrastructure and AstroPulse's platform capabilities. It helps you:
Deploy and Manage Infrastructure
Easily deploy applications and manage your cloud infrastructure through simple conversations.
Troubleshoot Issues
Quickly identify and resolve issues in your environment with AI-powered analysis.
Generate Configurations
Automatically generate configuration files and deployment scripts tailored to your needs.
Optimization Recommendations
Get intelligent recommendations to optimize your infrastructure for performance and cost.
Integration Options
Nova offers two primary ways to integrate with your workflow:
Nova Direct
Nova Direct provides a native chat interface running entirely on your local machine via Docker, offering a seamless, self-hosted experience. Cloud deployment options on your VPC or account are coming soon.
Key benefits:
- Complete control over your local environment
- No data leaves your infrastructure
- Docker-based deployment for easy setup
- Persistent chat history
- Self-hosted solution with bundled configuration
- Built-in MCP Marketplace - Dynamically add/remove MCP servers through visual UI
$ docker compose up -dCreating nova-backend ... done Creating nova-proxy ... done Creating nova-ui ... done
Nova Connect
Nova Connect enables seamless integration with third-party AI tools like Claude and code editors such as Cursor, providing flexibility in how you interact with Nova.
Key benefits:
- Integrate with your existing tools
- Access from anywhere
- No additional infrastructure required
- Consistent experience across different platforms
- Easy team sharing
Getting Started
Log in to your AstroPulse dashboard
Access your AstroPulse account at https://astropulse.io/console
Navigate to the Nova section
Find the Nova section in the main navigation menu
Choose your integration method
Select either Nova Direct for self-hosted deployment or Nova Connect for third-party integrations
Follow the setup instructions
Complete the setup process for your chosen integration method
Security and Privacy
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Encryption | All communication is encrypted using industry-standard protocols |
| Data Control | Nova Direct runs entirely within your infrastructure for complete data sovereignty |
| Authentication | Secure tokenized authentication for all interactions |
| Access Controls | Role-based permissions prevent unauthorized usage |
| Audit Logging | Comprehensive activity logging for security reviews |
Feedback and Support
We're continuously improving Nova based on user feedback. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please reach out to our support team.
For detailed setup instructions, see the dedicated documentation for Nova Direct or Nova Connect.