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TUI

Interactive terminal workflow in AlphaBase.

The TUI is the default AlphaBase interface.

Terminal window
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Prompting Patterns

  • Normal message: ask for analysis or implementation.
  • File reference: use @ to attach files from the workspace.
  • Shell shortcut: prefix with ! to run command output inline.
  • Slash commands: prefix with / for built-in flows.

Examples:

@packages/alphabase/src/server/routes/runtime.ts
Explain how runtime health is computed.
!git status
/help

Command Palette

Open the command palette with Ctrl+P to quickly access session, model, theme, diagnostics, and runtime actions.

Modes And Agents

  • Switch between primary agents with Tab.
  • Default flow is implementation-first (build).
  • Use planning mode when you want analysis without immediate edits.

See Agents and Modes.

Session Control

  • Continue previous work with --continue or --session.
  • Fork history when needed with --fork.
  • Export/import session JSON for handoff workflows.

See CLI and Share.