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The true power of ChatCLI lies in its ability to understand the context you are working in. The @ commands collect information from your system and attach it to the prompt, enabling precise and relevant responses.

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@file: Code Context

The most essential command for developers. Sends file contents or the structure of entire directories for analysis. 
@file ./src/database/connection.go explain how the connection is made.

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Processing modes

Scenario: Deep analysis of a file or small component.Sends the complete content of all files, respecting a size limit.
@file db.go explain this query
Set the mode using the --mode flag. Example: @file --mode=smart ./src

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@command: Bridge to the Terminal

Execute any shell command and use its output as context, and even add your question — without copy and paste, just use the > (GREATER THAN) sign.
Without ChatCLI (before)With ChatCLI (now)
Run command, redirect to file, open, copy, paste into browserA single command with integrated context
@command kubectl get pods -n prod > why is the login pod in CrashLoopBackOff?

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Special flags

FlagDescription
@command -iInteractive mode — for commands like vim or ssh
@command --aiSends the output directly to the AI, without an additional question
@command --ai <command> > <your question or additional context>Sends the output directly to the AI, with an additional question/context
@command --ai cat /var/log/nginx/error.log

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@git: Repository Context

Attaches the status (git status -s), branch, diffs of modified files, and the 5 most recent commits. Perfect for generating commit messages or summarizing changes. 
@git help me write a clear commit message for these changes.

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@env: Environment Variables

Adds the current environment variables to the conversation context.
ChatCLI automatically detects and removes values of sensitive variables (such as API_KEY, TOKEN, PASSWORD), replacing them with [REDACTED].

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Combining Commands

The real magic happens when you combine multiple context commands in a single prompt: 
@git @file ./src/main.go based on the recent changes, review this file and suggest improvements.

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Next Steps

Agent Mode

Give ChatCLI “hands” — delegate tasks for it to execute.

Coder Mode

AI that reads, edits, and tests code in an automated loop.