Using Your AI Co-Pilot
Mentrex is more than just a chatbot—it is an Agent. This means it can perform actions on your computer (with your permission) to accomplish complex tasks.
The Agentic Workflow
When you ask Mentrex to do something, it follows a rigorous engineering process:
- Plan: It analyzes your request and your workspace files to create a step-by-step implementation plan.
- Execute: It writes code, creates files, and runs terminal commands (like
npm install). - Verify: It can run tests or check the output to ensure the task was completed correctly.
Key Features
💬 Context-Aware Chat
Mentrex reads your open files and project structure. You don't need to copy-paste code.
- Tip: Mention files with
@Filenameto explicitly focus the AI's attention.
🛠️ Tool Use
Mentrex has access to powerful tools:
- File Editor: Can create, read, and modify files.
- Terminal: Can run build scripts, tests, and git commands.
- Browser: Can search the web for the latest documentation if it gets stuck.
🚀 Auto-Approval (Power Mode)
By default, Mentrex asks for permission before every file edit or command.
- Safe Mode: You approve every action. Good for learning.
- Autonomous Mode: You can toggle "Always Approve" for specific actions (like reading files) to let Mentrex work faster without interrupting you.
Best Practices
- Be Specific: "Fix the bug" is vague. "Fix the NullPointer error in AuthController.ts when logging in" is perfect.
- Iterate: If the AI makes a mistake, just tell it! "You forgot to export the function." It will correct itself immediately.
- Use the CLI: For quick tasks without opening VS Code, use
mentrex create "A python script to recursive sort files".