Using skills

Invoke a published skill mid-conversation so Alto brings a consistent, packaged approach to a task.

A skill is packaged know-how — a repeatable way of doing something that Alto can apply on demand. Invoking a skill brings a consistent, expert approach to a task instead of relying on Alto to work it out from scratch each time.

Invoking a skill

In the Workbench, type / in the message box to open the menu of available skills.

Pick a skill

Choose the skill that fits what you're doing. Add any details it needs in the same message — the same way you'd phrase a normal request.

Let Alto apply it

Alto carries out the task following the skill's approach, producing the result in the conversation just like any other turn.

The skill menu open in the Workbench after typing /.

A skill selected in the composer — add your details and send it like any other message.

When to use a skill

Reach for a skill when a task recurs or benefits from a known method — something you'd otherwise have to explain to Alto each time. A skill captures that method once so the result stays consistent across people and conversations.

Skills aren't only for chat — agents can apply them to background work too. To create and publish your own, see the Skills section.

Directives

Steer a turn with a slash command.

Skills

Create, publish, and manage skills.