Prompt Directives

Prompt directives are special instructions embedded in prompt files or chat sessions, starting with //. They allow dynamic behavior, configuration changes, and workflow control directly from within your prompt text.

Directive Syntax

//command [arguments]

Common Directives

Directive	Alias	Description
shell	sh	Execute shell commands
ruby	rb	Execute Ruby code
config	cfg	Display or update configuration
include	inc	Include file content
next		Specify the next prompt ID in a sequence
pipeline		Specify a pipeline of prompt IDs
clear		Clear the context (in chat)
help		Show available directives
tools		List available tools/functions for LLMs

Examples

• Execute a shell command:

  //shell ls -l
  

• Include another file:

  //include snippets/summary.txt
  

• Change configuration:

  //config model = gpt-4
  

• Run Ruby code:

  //ruby puts [1,2,3].sum
  

• List available tools:

  //tools
  

Using Directives in Chat

Directives can be used interactively in chat mode, allowing dynamic context changes and workflow control.

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For more details on each directive, see:

• Shell Integration
• Embedded Ruby
• Configuration
• Include Directive
• Tools Directive