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Tips & Tricks

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Get the most out of AI Assistant with these power-user tips.

Communication Tips​

1. Be Conversational​

The AI understands natural language. Write like you're talking to a helpful colleague, not a computer.

✅ "Hey, can you check if there are any blockers in our sprint?"
✅ "What's Tom working on right now?"
❌ "/query blockers --project=Orient"

2. Use Follow-ups​

Don't repeat context - the AI remembers your conversation:

You: Show me our blockers
AI: [lists 3 blockers]
You: What's the priority on the first one?
AI: [details about the first blocker]
You: Can you add a comment to it?

3. Ask for Clarification​

If you're not sure what the AI can do, just ask:

  • "What can you help me with?"
  • "How do I schedule a message?"
  • "What tools do you have access to?"

Scheduling Tips​

4. Use Natural Time Expressions​

The AI understands various time formats:

✅ "tomorrow at 9am"
✅ "next Monday"
✅ "in 2 hours"
✅ "every weekday at 9:30"

5. Test Schedules First​

Use the dashboard's "Run Now" button to test a schedule before relying on it for important reminders.

6. Name Your Schedules​

Give schedules descriptive names for easy management:

✅ "Sprint Review Reminder - Friday 3pm"
❌ "Reminder 3"

Project Management Tips​

7. Reference Tickets by ID​

When asking about specific issues, use the full ID:

✅ "What's the status of PROJ-12345?"
❌ "What's that authentication ticket?"

8. Batch Similar Requests​

For multiple similar items, ask in groups:

✅ "Show me all in-progress issues and their assignees"
❌ "What's in progress?" then "Who's working on each one?"

9. Use Specific Queries​

The more specific your request, the better the response:

✅ "Show me blockers created this week"
❌ "Are there any problems?"

Platform-Specific Tips​

WhatsApp​

  • Reconnect if needed: If the connection drops, just re-scan the QR code
  • Check connection status: Visit the dashboard to see if you're connected
  • Use in groups: Add the AI to group chats for team queries

Slack​

  • Mention to summon: Use @AI Assistant in channels
  • DM for privacy: Use direct messages for sensitive queries
  • Thread replies: The AI can respond in threads to keep channels clean

Advanced Tips​

10. Create Mini-Apps for Repeated Tasks​

If you find yourself doing the same thing repeatedly, ask the AI to create a mini-app:

"Create an app that lets me quickly log my daily status with a dropdown for project and a text field for notes"

11. Use Template Variables in Schedules​

Make scheduled messages dynamic with template variables:

📊 Status for {{date}} ({{day}})

Don't forget to update your progress!

12. Check the Dashboard Regularly​

The dashboard at app.example.com shows:

  • Connection status
  • Chat permissions
  • Scheduled jobs
  • Mini-apps
  • Execution history

Common Pitfalls to Avoid​

❌ Vague Requests​

"Help me with the project" → What project? What kind of help?

❌ Multiple Unrelated Questions​

"What are the blockers and also schedule a reminder and create an app" → Split into separate requests

❌ Assuming Context from Yesterday​

Start new conversations with brief context if needed - the AI may not remember details from previous sessions.

❌ Ignoring Errors​

If something fails, check the dashboard for error details rather than just retrying.

Keyboard Shortcuts​

When using the dashboard:

ShortcutAction
/Focus search
EscClose modals
TabNavigate between fields

Getting Help​

If you're stuck:

  1. Ask the AI: "Help me with [task]"
  2. Check this documentation
  3. Contact the Orient Task Force team