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Overview

Text Transformations are single-shot AI actions that instantly modify your selected text. From fixing grammar to changing tone to writing complete emails, each action is optimized for a specific use case.
All transformations work system-wide across any application - code editors, browsers, messaging apps, and more.

Built-in Actions

Grammar & Spelling

Fix Grammar (Alt+F)

Corrects all grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors while maintaining the original tone and style.
Use cases:
  • Proofreading emails before sending
  • Cleaning up quick messages
  • Polishing documentation
Example:

Length Adjustments

Shorten Text (Alt+S)

Condenses text while preserving all key information. Removes redundancy and filler words.
Example:

Make Longer (Alt+E)

Expands text with relevant details, examples, and context while maintaining the original tone.
Example:

Tone Adjustments

Professional Tone (Alt+P)

Rewrites text in a formal, professional tone suitable for business communications.
Example:

Casual Tone (Alt+C)

Rewrites text in a relaxed, informal tone for friendly conversations.
Example:

Friendly Tone (Alt+Y)

Adds warmth and approachability while keeping the message clear.

Email Writing

Write Email (Alt+M)

Transforms bullet points or rough notes into a well-structured email with greeting and sign-off.
Example:

Custom Prompts

Custom Prompt (Alt+K)

Define your own transformation with a custom instruction. How to use:
  1. Select text and press Ctrl+\
  2. Choose Custom Prompt or press Alt+K
  3. Enter your instruction (e.g., “Make this sound more confident”)
  4. Press Enter to apply
Example custom prompts:
  • “Translate to Spanish”
  • “Add more technical details”
  • “Make this suitable for a LinkedIn post”
  • “Convert to bullet points”
  • “Explain like I’m five”
Your custom prompts are saved locally and can be reused. Great for repetitive transformations!

How Actions Work

All actions follow the same pipeline:
1

Select Text

Highlight the text you want to transform in any application.
2

Open Action Menu

Press Ctrl+\ to open the Action Menu or use a direct shortcut like Alt+F.
3

AI Processing

The selected text is sent to the completion API with the action’s prompt.
4

View Result

The transformed text appears in the Result Panel with options to copy or paste.
5

Apply

Press Enter to paste the result back, replacing your original selection.

Action Execution Flow

The completion API processes the request:

Memory Integration

All transformations can leverage the memory system:
  • Search memory before transformation for personalized output
  • Store preferences when user accepts/rejects suggestions
  • Learn writing style from user’s edits and corrections
The more you use transformations, the more they adapt to your style. The AI learns your preferences for tone, length, and formatting.

Creating Custom Actions

You can define your own reusable actions in the settings:
  1. Open Settings from the Action Menu toolbar
  2. Go to the Actions tab
  3. Click Add Action
  4. Define:
    • Label - Display name
    • Icon - Emoji or icon
    • Shortcut - Single key (e.g., “Q”)
    • Prompt - Transformation instruction
    • Group - “action” or “agent”
Example custom action:
Keyboard shortcuts must be unique. The system will warn you if a shortcut is already in use.

Action Management

Actions are stored locally and persist across sessions:

Best Practices

More specific prompts yield better results. Instead of “improve this”, try “make this more concise while maintaining technical accuracy”.
Memorize shortcuts for your most-used actions (e.g., Alt+F for grammar). This saves time over opening the menu.
Chain transformations: first shorten text with Alt+S, then make it professional with Alt+P.
The memory system learns from your edits. If you modify the AI’s output, it will adapt future suggestions.

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

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