Commands And Workflows

Learn SystemSculpt's commands, shortcuts, and efficient workflows.

Command Palette

Access SystemSculpt commands via Obsidian's command palette (Ctrl/Cmd + P).

Available Commands

Core Commands

• SystemSculpt: Open Chat - Open the chat interface
• SystemSculpt: Open Chat History - View chat history
• SystemSculpt: Toggle Audio Recorder - Start/stop voice recording
• SystemSculpt: Open SystemSculpt AI Settings - Access settings

Chat Commands

• SystemSculpt: Chat with File - Start chat with specific file
• SystemSculpt: Resume Chat - Continue previous conversation
• SystemSculpt: Change Chat Title - Rename current chat

Model Commands

• SystemSculpt: Change Chat Model (Current Chat) - Switch model for active chat
• SystemSculpt: Set Default Chat Model - Change default model

Utility Commands

• SystemSculpt: Open Template Modal - Access templates
• SystemSculpt: Open SystemSculpt Janitor - Maintenance tools
• SystemSculpt: Reload Obsidian - Restart Obsidian

Slash Commands

Type / in chat to see available commands:

Chat Commands

/new - Start a new chat

/new

/clear - Clear all messages

/clear

/export - Export chat as markdown

/export

/history - Open chat history

/history

/save - Save chat to vault

/save

Configuration Commands

/model - Change AI model

/model

/settings - Open chat settings

/settings

/template - Load a template

/template

Keyboard Shortcuts

Configurable Shortcuts

Only one SystemSculpt command has a default hotkey:

• Toggle Audio Recorder: Ctrl/Cmd + R

All other commands can have hotkeys assigned in: Settings → Hotkeys → Search "SystemSculpt"

Built-in Chat Shortcuts

These work within the chat interface:

• Enter: Send message
• Escape: Stop AI generation
• Shift+Enter: New line in message

Audio Recording

Using Voice Input

1. Start Recording

   • Click microphone icon in chat
   • Or use Ctrl/Cmd + R
   • Or Command Palette: "Toggle Audio Recorder"

2. Stop Recording

   • Click stop button
   • Or press Ctrl/Cmd + R again

3. Settings

   • Auto-transcribe after recording
   • Auto-paste into editor
   • Keep recordings after transcription
   • Clean transcription output
   • Auto-submit to chat

Transcription Options

• SystemSculpt Provider: Available with Pro license
• Custom Endpoint: Use your own transcription API

Templates

Using Templates

1. Load Template

   • Type /template in chat
   • Or use Command Palette
   • Search and select template

2. Template Location

   • Templates are regular notes in your vault
   • No special folder required
   • Can organize however you prefer

Creating Templates

Create a note with your template content:

Markdown
Copy to clipboard
# Research Assistant Template

You are a research assistant. Help me analyze and summarize academic papers.

Focus on:
- Key findings
- Methodology
- Limitations
- Practical applications

Workflows

Daily Note Workflow

1. Create a template for daily notes:

Markdown
Copy to clipboard
# Daily Assistant

Help me plan my day. Look at my calendar and yesterday's tasks.

Create a daily note with:
- Top 3 priorities
- Schedule overview
- Task list

2. Use the template:

/template Daily Assistant
Analyze my tasks and priorities

Research Workflow

1. Add relevant files with @ references
2. Ask questions about your vault
3. Use search to find related notes

Example:

@[[Literature Review]] 
What are the main themes across these papers?

Code Review Workflow

With vision models:

1. Take screenshot of code
2. Drag into chat
3. Ask for review or improvements

Without vision:

1. Copy code into chat
2. Use code blocks for formatting
3. Ask specific questions

System Prompts

Setting Default Prompts

In System Prompt Settings:

1. Choose prompt type:

   • General Use
   • Concise
   • Custom

2. For Custom:

   • Create .md file in System Prompts directory
   • Select in dropdown

Per-Chat Prompts

Override default for specific chats:

1. Open chat settings (gear icon)
2. Choose different system prompt
3. Applies to that chat only

Tips and Best Practices

Command Usage

1. Learn / commands for quick access
2. Assign hotkeys to frequent commands
3. Use templates for repeated tasks
4. Keep templates organized

Audio Recording

1. Ensure microphone permissions granted
2. Test recording in quiet environment
3. Enable auto-transcribe for efficiency
4. Use clean output for better results

Efficient Workflows

1. Combine Agent Mode with templates
2. Use embeddings for research tasks
3. Create templates for common queries
4. Organize chats in folders

Troubleshooting

Commands not working?

• Check command exists in Command Palette
• Verify plugin is enabled
• Restart Obsidian if needed

Hotkeys not working?

• Check for conflicts in Hotkeys settings
• Ensure no other plugin uses same key
• Try reassigning hotkey

Audio recording issues?

• Grant microphone permissions
• Check audio input device
• Check transcription settings
• Test with different browser/device

Templates not loading?

• Ensure template file exists
• Check file has content
• Try selecting different template
• Create new test template

Next Steps

• Configure AI Models
• Enable Agent Mode (Pro)
• Explore Smart Features