InstructIA

Base Instructions

InstructIA comes with a set of base instructions that help you manage your context and rules. These instructions are available by default and can be extended with custom instructions.

Available Instructions

Context Management

• update context: Update the context with new files or directories
• reset context: Reset the current context to its initial state
• summarize context: Generate a summary of all context files

Instruction Management

• create instruction: Create a new custom instruction
• delete instruction: Remove an existing custom instruction
• edit instruction: Modify an existing custom instruction
• list instructions: List all available instructions (default and custom)

Rule Management

• create rule: Create a new development rule
• delete rule: Remove an existing rule
• edit rule: Modify an existing rule
• list rules: List all available rules with their details

Help

• help: Show available commands and their usage

Usage Examples

Summarizing Context

instructia summarize context

The system will:

• Read all .mdc and .md files in the context folder
• Generate a clear and objective summary of each file
• Focus on main topics, important concepts, and structures
• Use language appropriate for LLM consumption

Listing Instructions

instructia list instructions

The system will show:

• All available instructions
• Brief description of each
• Whether it’s a default or custom instruction

Listing Rules

instructia list rules

The system will show:

• All available rules
• Description of each rule
• Files the rule applies to
• Whether the rule is always active

Creating a Rule

instructia create rule

The system will guide you through creating a new rule with:

• A description of what the rule should do
• A list of instructions (one per line)
• Automatic file creation with proper formatting

Managing Instructions

instructia create instruction
instructia delete instruction
instructia edit instruction

These commands help you manage custom instructions for your project.

Context Operations

instructia update context
instructia reset context

Use these commands to manage your project’s context.

Best Practices

• Use clear and descriptive names for instructions
• Keep instructions focused on a single task
• Document complex instructions
• Review and update instructions regularly
• Use rules to enforce development practices

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