User Guide
From simple chats to autonomous problem-solving—learn how to harness the full power of DeepClause.
A Coding Agent at its Core
DeepClause is more than a chatbot. At its heart, it is a fully autonomous coding agent living inside your private Linux microVM (Sprite).
When you give your assistant a complex task, it doesn't just "hallucinate" a response. It behaves like a senior software engineer:
Autonomous Execution
It can write custom Python or Node.js scripts, install any library from npm or pip, and execute code within your secure workspace.
Iterative Debugging
If a script fails, the agent analyzes the error, modifies its code, and tries again until the task is successfully solved.
Real Tools, Real Results
Whether it's scraping a difficult website, analyzing a large CSV, or managing cloud infrastructure, it has the tools of a developer at its disposal.
Fast Responses vs. Background Tasks
DeepClause switches modes automatically based on the complexity of your request.
🚀 Fast Responses
For simple Q&A, greetings, checking its memory ("What did I say yesterday?"), or basic web searches, the assistant replies instantly within your chat thread.
⏳ Background Tasks
For coding, deep research, or multi-step analysis, the assistant spawns a background task. You'll see progress updates as it works. You can keep chatting about other topics while it runs.
Human-in-the-Loop
Some tasks may pause and ask for your input. For example, it might say: "I've found three possible flights, which one should I book?". Simply reply to its message to unblock it.
From "One-off Task" to "Permanent Skill"
DeepClause allows you to turn successful complex workflows into Permanent Skills.
The Evolution of a Skill
- Success: You ask the agent to solve a complex problem (e.g., "Monitor this price and alert me"). It successfully writes the code and runs it.
- Codification: You tell the agent: "That worked! Turn this into a skill called 'PriceTracker'."
- Learning: The assistant reviews its technical logs, identifies the logic that worked, and compiles it into a DML skill.
- Execution: Skills are run using natural language. Just say "Use PriceTracker to monitor this URL" or "Run PriceTracker on [URL]" anytime. The logic is permanent, reliable, and uses less AI resources than the first attempt.
Marketplace & Private Skills
You can keep your skills private, or publish them to the Marketplace for other DeepClause users to install and use. This "crowdsourced intelligence" means your assistant grows more capable every day.
Managing Sessions & Files
While you interact with your assistant and skills using natural language, you can use slash commands for direct management of your sessions and workspace.
Workspace & Files
Your assistant has a private storage area called the Workspace. Files generated or downloaded by background tasks are stored here.
/files— Lists all files in your workspace with direct download links./memory— Shows the current state of the long-term memory for your active session.
Sessions
Sessions allow you to keep different projects or topics isolated. Each session has its own memory and history.
/sessionsList all your current sessions and see which one is active.
/new [name]Create and immediately switch to a new isolated session.
/switch [name]Switch your active context to an existing session.
/delete [name]Permanently remove a session and its associated memory.
Tasks & Control
/tasks— See a list of all background tasks currently running in your active session./cancel [task-id]— Stop a specific task or all tasks in the current session./help— Displays a quick reference guide of all available commands.
Dashboard: Command Central
The Dashboard is where you manage your assistant's "brain" and its connections to the world.
1. Customization
- Custom Instructions: Set a persistent "persona" or specific rules. For example: "Always respond in a professional tone" or "Use metric units for all calculations."
- Heartbeat Prompt: A unique feature that triggers your assistant automatically. If you set a heartbeat like "Check for new AI research and send me a summary," your assistant will autonomously run that task periodically.
2. Scheduled Tasks
Create recurring automated workflows using standard cron expressions. Perfect for daily news digests, weekly report generation, or morning agenda briefings.
3. AI Models & Settings
Fine-tune the intelligence level of your assistant. DeepClause uses a dual-model setup:
- Skill Run Model: Handles daily interactions, fast answers, and skill execution.
- Compile Model: A high-reasoning model used for creating and editing complex skills.
Integrations & Media
DeepClause lives in the messaging apps you already use. Every message is handled by your private Sprite VM, ensuring total privacy.
Supported Channels
Google Workspace
Connect your Google account to give your assistant safe, read/write access to your digital life (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets).
Growing with You
The more you use DeepClause, the more personalized it becomes. It extracts memories, learns your preferences, and accumulates a library of skills tailored to your life. DeepClause isn't just an assistant; it's a digital extension of yourself that gets better every day.