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Trigger 84+ Alter macOS app actions via x-callback-urls.

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# Alter Action Trigger Trigger Alter actions via x-callback-urls from Clawdbot or the command line. ## Quick Start ```bash # Trigger an action directly node index.js trigger ask-anything --input "What is AI?" # Find actions with natural language node index.js find "summarize video" # List all actions in a category node index.js list --category writing ``` ## URL Format All Alter actions use the x-callback-url format: ``` alter://action/{action-id}?input={encoded-text}&param={value} ``` ## Functions ### `triggerAction(actionId, input, params)` Triggers an Alter action via x-callback-url. ### `findActions(query)` Finds actions matching a natural language query. ### `listActions(category)` Lists all actions, optionally filtered by category. ### `getActionInfo(actionId)` Returns detailed information about a specific action. ### `buildCallbackUrl(actionId, input, params)` Builds an x-callback-url without executing it. --- ## Available Actions Reference ### 📝 Writing Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `analyze-prose` | Analyze Prose | Evaluates writing for quality with ratings and recommendations | None | | `aphorisms` | Aphorisms | Finds and prints existing, known aphorisms | None | | `change-tone` | Change the Tone | Changes text tone while preserving meaning | `tone`: Assertive, Friendly, Informal, Professional, Simple and direct | | `correct-grammar` | Correct Grammar & Spelling | Fixes grammar and spelling errors | None | | `cut-filler-words` | Cut filler words | Removes filler words for confident text | None | | `fill-in` | Fill in | Completes partial text intelligently | None | | `improve-writing` | Improve Writing | Refines text for clarity, coherence, grammar | None | | `lengthen` | Lengthen | Expands text with additional details | None | | `poll` | Poll | Generates engaging polls | None | | `rewrite` | Rewrite | Rewrites text with fresh perspectives | None | | `shorten` | Shorten | Condenses text while retaining essentials | None | | `write-essay` | Write essay | Crafts well-structured essays | `input`: Topic/Instructions | ### 💻 Code Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `act-code` | Act On Code | Modifies and improves code | `input`: Instructions | | `document` | Document code | Documents code with comments | None | | `explain-code` | Explain Code | Explains code and documentation | None | | `fill-code` | Fill Code | Fills in missing code | None | | `fix-code` | Fix Code | Fixes code errors | `input`: Error message | | `language-gpt` | Language-GPT | Expert insights for programming languages | `input`: Question | | `suggest-improvements` | Suggest code improvements | Analyzes code for enhancements | None | | `transcode` | Transcode to other language | Converts code between languages | `language`: Target language | ### 🌐 Translation Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `translate` | Translate | Translates text between languages | `language`: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese | | `translate-to-english` | Translate to English | Translates any language to English | None | | `translate-to-french` | Translate to French | Translates any language to French | None | | `translate-to-spanish` | Translate to Spanish | Translates any language to Spanish | None | ### 📊 Summarize Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `summarize-detailed` | Detailed | Comprehensive summary with overview, points, takeaways | None | | `summarize-micro` | Micro | Concise, focused summaries | None | | `summarize-newsletter` | Newsletter Summary | Extracts key newsletter updates | None | ### 🔍 Extract Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `extract-mails` | Mails | Extracts email addresses | None | | `extract-names` | Names | Extracts personal names | None | | `extract-any` | People/Companies | Extracts personal/business info | None | | `extract-predictions` | Predictions | Extracts predictions | None | | `extract-recommendations` | Recommendations | Extracts recommendations | None | | `extract-todo` | Tasks | Extracts actionable tasks | None | | `extract-trends` | Trends | Extracts trends | None | | `extract-wisdom` | Extract Wisdom | Extracts insights and interesting info | None | ### 📋 Format Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `format-to-bullet-list` | Bullet list | Converts text to bullet list | None | | `format-to-markdown-checklist` | Markdown checklist | Converts text to checklist | None | | `format-to-markdown-table` | Markdown table | Converts text to table | None | | `format-to-numbered-list` | Numbered list | Converts text to numbered list | None | | `sort-az` | Sort A-Z | Sorts alphabetically ascending | None | | `sort-za` | Sort Z-A | Sorts alphabetically descending | None | ### 🎨 Create Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `create-alter-action` | Alter Action | Creates Alter Actions | `input`: Instructions | | `create-charts` | Charts | Creates Recharts visualizations | `input`: Instructions | | `create-diagrams` | Diagrams | Generates Mermaid diagrams | `input`: Instructions | | `create-html` | HTML page | Creates HTML pages | `input`: Instructions | | `create-images` | Images | Generates AI images (Flux, Ideogram) | `input`: Instructions | | `create-maps` | Maps | Creates LeafletJS maps | `input`: Instructions | | `create-presentations` | HTML Presentations | Generates slide presentations | `input`: Instructions | | `create-react-app` | Tailwind React App | Creates React apps | `input`: Instructions | ### 🔎 Explain Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `analyze-paper` | Analyze Paper | Analyzes research papers | None | | `explain-selection` | Explain | Explains complex concepts simply | None | | `hidden-message` | Hidden message | Uncovers hidden messages in text | None | ### 🔀 Git Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `git-commit` | Commit message | Generates commit messages | None | | `git-review` | Review | Reviews code changes | None | | `git-summarize` | Summarize | Summarizes Git commits | None | | `pull-request` | Pull Request | Creates PR descriptions | None | ### 🧠 Co-Intelligence Actions (Expert GPTs) | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `business-strategist-gpt` | Business Strategy Expert | Business strategy advice | `input`: Question | | `children-educator` | Children Educator | Early childhood education guidance | `input`: Question | | `e-commerce-strategist-gpt` | E-commerce Strategy Expert | E-commerce strategy advice | `input`: Question | | `hrmanager-gpt` | HR Manager Expert | HR management guidance | `input`: Question | | `marketer-gpt` | Marketing Expert | Marketing strategy advice | `input`: Question | | `mental-models-gpt` | Mental Models Expert | Mental models for decision-making | `input`: Question | | `software-architect-gpt` | Software Architect Expert | Software architecture guidance | `input`: Question | ### 💬 General Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `ask-anything` | Ask Anything | Open-ended AI conversation | `input`: Instructions | | `ask-web` | Search the web | Web search with sources | `input`: Question | ### 📧 Email Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `mail-draft` | Mail Draft | Creates email drafts | `input`: Instructions | | `mail-multi-summary` | Multiconversation summary | Summarizes multiple email threads | None | | `mail-reply` | Mail Reply | Generates email replies | `answerType`: Any updates?, Doesn't work, I don't know, etc. | | `mail-summary` | Thread summary | Summarizes email threads | None | ### 📱 Social Media Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `linkedin-post` | Linkedin Post | Creates LinkedIn posts | None | | `linkedin-reply` | Linkedin Reply | Generates LinkedIn replies | None | | `twitter-post` | Twitter Post | Creates engaging tweets | None | | `twitter-reply` | Twitter Reply | Generates tweet replies | None | | `twitter-thread` | Twitter Thread | Creates Twitter threads | None | ### 📺 YouTube Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `youtube-hidden-message` | Youtube hidden message | Analyzes videos for hidden messages | None | | `youtube-summarize-detailed` | Youtube detailed Summary | Comprehensive video summaries | None | | `youtube-summarize-micro` | Youtube micro summary | Quick video summaries | None | ### 🎯 Other Actions | Action ID | Name | Description | Parameters | |-----------|------|-------------|------------| | `create-a-keynote-deck` | Generate Keynote slides | Generates Keynote presentations | `input`: Instructions | | `edit-a-keynote-deck` | Edit Keynote slide | Edits Keynote slides | `input`: Instructions | | `translate-the-deck` | Translate the deck | Translates Keynote presentations | `language`: Target language | | `write-presenter-notes` | Write presenter notes | Creates presenter notes | None | | `meeting-scribe` | Meeting Report | Converts transcripts to notes | None | | `spreadsheet-formula` | Spreadsheet Formula | Creates spreadsheet formulas | `input`: Instructions | | `user-story` | User Story | Creates agile user stories | None | --- ## Categories | Category | Description | Action Count | |----------|-------------|--------------| | `code` | Programming and development | 8 | | `writing` | Text editing and creation | 12 | | `translate` | Language translation | 4 | | `summarize` | Content summarization | 2 | | `extract` | Information extraction | 7 | | `format` | Text formatting | 6 | | `create` | Content creation | 8 | | `explain` | Explanation and analysis | 4 | | `git` | Git version control | 4 | | `co-intelligences` | Expert AI assistants | 7 | --- ## Usage Examples ### From Clawdbot ```javascript // Trigger ask-anything with a question const { triggerAction } = require('./index.js'); triggerAction('ask-anything', 'What is machine learning?'); // Find actions for "translate text" const { findActions } = require('./index.js'); const matches = findActions('translate text'); console.log(matches[0]); // { id: 'translate', name: 'Translate', ... } // Build URL without triggering const { buildCallbackUrl } = require('./index.js'); const url = buildCallbackUrl('translate', null, { language: 'French' }); // -> alter://action/translate?language=French ``` ### From Command Line ```bash # Ask a question node index.js trigger ask-anything --input "Explain quantum computing" # Translate with specific language node index.js trigger translate --param "language=Japanese" # Fix code with error message node index.js trigger fix-code --input "TypeError: undefined is not a function" # Change tone node index.js trigger change-tone --param "tone=Professional" # Search for actions node index.js find "create a chart" # Get action details node index.js info create-images ``` --- ## Notes - Actions operate on currently selected text/files in Alter - Parameters are URL-encoded automatically - Actions with `hasParameters: false` typically need selected content in Alter - The `open` command is used on macOS to trigger x-callback-urls

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