đ Basic Commands
Start with these fundamental commands to get familiar with clawbot
Start with simple conversation to test connectivity
clawbot "Hello clawbot, what can you help me with?"
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System Information
Ask clawbot to show system information
clawbot "Show system information like CPU, RAM, and disk space"
Use clawbot for file and folder management
clawbot "List files in current directory"
clawbot "Create a new folder called 'projects'"
clawbot "Move all .txt files to documents folder"
⥠Advanced Commands
Once you're comfortable, try these more complex commands
đ Search and Analysis
clawbot "Find files larger than 100MB and show details"
đ Report Generation
clawbot "Analyze log files and create summary report"
đ Automation
clawbot "Backup Documents folder to external drive"
đ API Integration
clawbot "Check website status and notify if down"
đĄ Effective Usage Tips
1. Use Clear, Specific Commands
đĄ Tip: Use clear and specific commands. clawbot works better when given detailed instructions.
# Good
clawbot "Organize files in Downloads folder by creating subfolders for each file type (Images, Documents, Videos)"
# Not ideal
clawbot "organize files"
2. Use Context
clawbot remembers conversation context, so you can refer to previous commands
clawbot "List files in Documents folder"
# Then
clawbot "Delete files older than 1 year from the list shown above"
3. Batch Commands
Combine multiple commands for better efficiency
clawbot "Do the following: 1) Check disk usage 2) Delete temporary files 3) Clear cache 4) Report results"
đŽđŗ India-Specific Tip: Use clawbot to manage files efficiently on systems with limited storage, common in budget laptops popular in India.
đ¯ Use Cases by Profession
đ¨âđģ For Developers
Git Management
clawbot "Check status of all git repositories in projects folder"
Code Analysis
clawbot "Analyze Python code in this project and show statistics"
đĸ For Office Work
Document Processing
clawbot "Convert all Word documents to PDF"
Email Management
clawbot "Create summary of emails received this week"
đ For Students
Study Organization
clawbot "Organize study materials by subject and date"
Research Help
clawbot "Summarize research papers in this folder"
âī¸ Configuration and Customization
đī¸ Customize Behavior
You can customize how clawbot works
# Set AI model to use
clawbot config set model gpt-4
# Set response detail level
clawbot config set verbosity detailed
# Set default workspace
clawbot config set workspace ~/projects
đ Using Plugins
Extend clawbot's capabilities with plugins
# Install plugin
clawbot plugin install weather
# Use plugin
clawbot "Check weather for Mumbai today"
đĄ Cost-Saving Tip: Configure clawbot to use local open-source models for routine tasks to minimize API costs while learning.
đ ī¸ Troubleshooting
đĢ clawbot Doesn't Understand
Solution: Try using more specific commands or break complex tasks into smaller steps
âąī¸ Slow Performance
Solution: Check system resources or try using smaller AI models
đ Permission Errors
Solution: Verify file and folder permissions or run clawbot with appropriate privileges
đŽđŗ Local Support: Join the Indian clawbot community for region-specific help and tips from fellow users.
đ Best Practices
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Do:
- Start with simple commands and gradually increase complexity
- Use "dry run" commands to preview results before execution
- Save frequently used commands as aliases
- Keep clawbot updated for latest features and security
â ī¸ Don't:
- Run commands on important data without testing first
- Give clawbot access to sensitive files unnecessarily
- Ignore security warnings or prompts
- Forget to backup important data before automation
đ Ready to Master clawbot?
With these commands and tips, you're ready to harness the full power of your self-hosted AI assistant. Start with basic commands and gradually explore more advanced features.