# Cortex Superpower Guide
## Quick Start
Run `cortex` to start an interactive session. Type `/help` to see all commands.
## Essential Commands
- `/help <cmd>` — Detailed help for any command
- `/tools` — See all available tools the agent can use
- `/memory list|tree|timeline|stats` — Browse saved memories
- `/skills add` — Create a reusable skill interactively
- `/theme mocha|latte` — Switch between dark/light themes
- `/plugin list|install <url>` — Manage plugins
- `/provider` — Interactive provider/model picker
- `/stats` — Session token/cost summary
## Agent Tools (the LLM can use these)
- `web_search` — Search the web via DuckDuckGo
- `web_fetch` — Fetch a URL's content
- `execute_python` — Run Python code in a subprocess
- `execute_bash` — Run shell commands
- `read_file` / `write_file` — File operations
- `git_status` / `git_diff` — Git integration
- `save_memory` / `search_memory` — Persistent memory
- `create_skill` / `update_skill` — Manage skills
## Plugins
Drop `.yaml` files in `~/.cortex/plugins/` to add custom tools.
Or install from GitHub: `/plugin install https://github.com/user/repo`
## Tips
- Cortex learns your preferences automatically
- Use `/memory` to see what Cortex remembers about you
- Memories auto-decay if unused for 7+ days
- Ctrl+C interrupts the current response gracefully