AI commands are special tags that unlock powerful tools and capabilities within Agentastic. By using simple / prefixes, you can access email assistance, calendar integration, web search, file operations, and much more.
What Are AI Commands?
AI commands are keywords prefixed with / that:
- Enable specific AI tools and capabilities
- Modify AI behavior and responses
- Access external integrations
- Provide context-aware assistance
How AI Commands Work
- Type the command - Start with
/followed by the keyword - Add your prompt - Describe what you want to do
- AI activates tools - Appropriate capabilities are enabled
- Get enhanced results - Responses use the specific tools
Example:
/email Write a follow-up to yesterday's meeting
/calendar Schedule lunch with Sarah next Tuesday
/search Latest macOS productivity tips
Command Categories
Special Tags
Modify AI behavior and interface:
/screen- Capture specific displays/model- Choose AI model/vision- Enable visual analysis- Image Paste - Paste images with Cmd+V for analysis
Tool Tags
Enable specific capabilities:
/email- Email composition and management/calendar- Event scheduling and queries/files- File system operations/web- Web browsing and search/memory- Access conversation memory
Agent & Search
Advanced AI modes:
/agent- Autonomous task completion/search- Intelligent web search
Using Multiple Commands
Commands can be combined for powerful workflows:
/email /formal Draft a proposal acceptance
/screen:2 /model:fast What's in this spreadsheet?
/memory /search Previous conversations about Python
Command Syntax
Basic Structure
/command [options] prompt text
With Options
/screen:1 - Specific screen number
/model:genius - Specific model selection
/email:reply - Email with reply context
Chaining Commands
/web /summary Find and summarize latest AI news
Context Awareness
AI commands understand context from:
- Current application
- Selected text
- Recent activity
- Time and location
- Previous commands
Quick Reference
| Command | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
/email | Email assistance | /email Reply thanking for the opportunity |
/calendar | Schedule events | /calendar Meeting tomorrow at 2pm |
/search | Web search | /search Best practices for React hooks |
/files | File operations | /files Find all PDF files from last week |
/agent | Complex tasks | /agent Research and summarize competitor pricing |
Command Permissions
Some commands require specific permissions:
Always Available
/model- Model selection/search- Web search- Basic AI responses
Requires Permission
/screen- Screen recording permission/files- File system access/calendar- Calendar access/email- Email account access
Best Practices
Be Specific
❌ /email Send email
✅ /email Send thank you email to John about the presentation
Use Appropriate Commands
❌ /files Write an email
✅ /email Write a project update email
Combine Strategically
❌ /email /calendar /files /web Do everything
✅ /calendar /email Schedule meeting and send invites
Command Discovery
In the Launcher
- Type
/to see available commands - Hover for command descriptions
- Click for examples
Auto-Suggestions
- Agentastic suggests relevant commands
- Based on your current context
- Learn from your usage patterns
Error Handling
Permission Denied
"/calendar requires calendar access. Grant permission in Settings."
Solution: Enable required permission
Command Not Found
"Unknown command /unknown"
Solution: Check spelling or use /help
Tool Unavailable
"/email tools are currently unavailable"
Solution: Check internet connection
Advanced Command Usage
Conditional Commands
/email:urgent Flag as high priority
/calendar:tentative Possible meeting time
Command Aliases
Create shortcuts in settings:
/e → /email
/cal → /calendar
/s → /search
Command Templates
Save common command combinations:
Template: /standup
Expands to: /email /team Daily standup update for {{date}}
Performance Tips
Choose the Right Tool
- Use
/searchfor web information - Use
/filesfor local content - Use
/agentfor complex multi-step tasks
Optimize Command Order
- Most specific command first
- Modifiers second
- General commands last
Cache and History
- Recent commands are cached
- Use up arrow for command history
- Clear cache if needed
Integration with Other Features
With Text Expansion
Trigger: statusupdate
Content: /email /team Weekly status: {{status}}
With Memory System
/memory /email Continue our discussion from yesterday
With Vision Mode
/screen /files Save this screenshot to Documents
What's Next?
Explore specific command types:
- Special Tags - Screen, model, and system commands
- Tool Tags - Email, calendar, files, and more
- Agent & Search - Advanced AI capabilities
Master AI commands to transform Agentastic from a text expander into a comprehensive AI assistant!