Core Concepts
Tools & Capabilities
Comprehensive reference of all tools and capabilities available in Siya
Siya's Powerful Toolkit
Siya comes equipped with a comprehensive set of tools that enable it to interact with files, systems, web services, and more. These tools are what allow Siya’s agents to turn ideas into reality.
Tool Categories Overview
Siya's tools are organized into logical categories for different types of operations
File System Tools
File Reading
Powerful file reading capabilities with intelligent format detection
Read Tool
Read Tool
1
Basic Reading
Read any text-based file with automatic encoding detection
2
Large File Handling
Smart pagination for files with thousands of lines
3
Binary Detection
Identifies and handles binary files appropriately
4
Special Formats
- Images: Extracts metadata and can describe content
- Audio: Transcribes to text using speech recognition
- Jupyter: Reads notebooks as structured JSON
Search Tools
Search Tools
Glob
Pattern Matching
- Find files by name patterns
- Recursive directory search
- Multiple pattern support
- Exclude patterns
Grep
Content Search
- Regex pattern matching
- Case sensitivity options
- Context lines
- File type filtering
For complex searches, Siya automatically uses ripgrep (rg) for superior performance
Directory Operations
Directory Operations
Code & Development Tools
Professional Development Environment
Comprehensive tools for software development, from code generation to deployment
Language Support
Language Support
Web Technologies
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React/Vue/Angular
- Node.js
- Next.js/Nuxt
Backend Languages
- Python
- Java/Kotlin
- C#/.NET
- Go
- Rust
- Ruby
Specialized
- SQL/NoSQL queries
- GraphQL schemas
- Protocol Buffers
- Configuration files
- Shell scripts
Generation Capabilities
Generation Capabilities
1
Boilerplate Creation
Generate project structures, starter templates, and scaffolding
2
Function Implementation
Create complete functions with error handling and documentation
3
Class Design
Design and implement classes with proper patterns and principles
4
API Development
Build REST/GraphQL APIs with authentication and validation
5
Test Generation
Create comprehensive test suites with mocks and fixtures
Code Quality
Code Quality
Best Practices
- SOLID principles
- Design patterns
- Clean code
- DRY/KISS
- Documentation
Optimization
- Performance tuning
- Memory efficiency
- Algorithm selection
- Caching strategies
- Async patterns
Web & Network Tools
Internet-Connected Intelligence
Access the web, interact with APIs, and automate online tasks
Search Capabilities
Search Capabilities
General Search
- Multi-engine search
- Result ranking
- Source verification
- Date filtering
- Language support
Specialized Search
- Academic papers
- Code repositories
- Documentation
- News articles
- Social media
Search results are automatically verified and cross-referenced for accuracy
Research Features
Research Features
Advanced Features:
- Citation tracking
- Fact verification
- Trend analysis
- Competitive intelligence
- Market research
Data & Analysis Tools
Transform Data into Insights
Powerful data processing, analysis, and visualization capabilities
Format Support
Format Support
Structured
- CSV/TSV
- Excel (XLSX)
- JSON
- XML
- Parquet
Databases
- SQL queries
- NoSQL operations
- Data migration
- Schema design
- Indexing
Unstructured
- Text extraction
- PDF parsing
- Log analysis
- Email processing
- Web scraping
Transformation
Transformation
1
Cleaning
Remove duplicates, handle missing values, fix inconsistencies
2
Normalization
Standardize formats, scales, and representations
3
Aggregation
Group, summarize, and calculate statistics
4
Enrichment
Add calculated fields, join datasets, geocoding
System & Automation Tools
System Control and Workflow Automation
Powerful system interaction and task automation capabilities
Bash Tool
Bash Tool
Commands are executed in a persistent shell session with safety checks
- Persistent shell state
- Working directory management
- Environment variables
- Output capture (up to 30K chars)
- Timeout protection (up to 10 min)
- Sandbox mode for read-only ops
Process Management
Process Management
1
Process Control
Start, stop, and monitor system processes
2
Resource Monitoring
Track CPU, memory, disk, and network usage
3
Log Management
Tail logs, search patterns, rotate files
4
Service Control
Manage system services and daemons
Sandbox Mode
Sandbox Mode
Sandbox mode runs commands without write access for safety
AI & Intelligence Tools
Meta-Intelligence Capabilities
Tools for managing AI models, context, and learning patterns
Model Management
Model Management
Model Selection
- Dynamic model switching
- Task-based selection
- Cost optimization
- Performance tuning
- Fallback chains
Context Control
- Token management
- Context windowing
- Memory prioritization
- Relevance filtering
- Compression strategies
Memory Operations
Memory Operations
Memory Features:
- Auto-compacting
- Semantic indexing
- Priority weighting
- Cross-session persistence
- Privacy controls
Learning Patterns
Learning Patterns
1
Usage Analysis
Track common patterns and preferences
2
Optimization
Improve response time and accuracy
3
Personalization
Adapt to individual working styles
4
Knowledge Building
Accumulate domain expertise
Tool Integration Patterns
Combining Tools for Maximum Impact
The real power comes from combining tools in intelligent ways
Search → Process → Save
Search → Process → Save
Example Use Cases:
- Bulk file processing
- Code refactoring
- Data migration
- Report generation
Research → Analyze → Report
Research → Analyze → Report
1
Research Phase
Search agent gathers information from multiple sources
2
Analysis Phase
Process and synthesize findings
3
Reporting Phase
Generate formatted reports with visualizations
Monitor → Alert → Act
Monitor → Alert → Act
Monitor
- File changes
- API endpoints
- System metrics
- Error logs
Alert
- Email notifications
- Slack messages
- SMS alerts
- Dashboard updates
Act
- Run scripts
- Restart services
- Scale resources
- Create tickets
Tool Safety & Best Practices
With great power comes great responsibility. Follow these guidelines for safe tool usage.
Safety Features
Safety Features
Built-in Protections
- Read before write
- Confirmation prompts
- Sandbox mode
- Timeout limits
- Resource caps
User Controls
- Approval requirements
- Permission settings
- Audit logging
- Rollback capability
- Emergency stop
Best Practices
Best Practices
1
Start Small
Test operations on sample data before running on production
2
Use Sandbox Mode
Run exploratory commands in sandbox to prevent accidents
3
Review Changes
Always review diffs and changes before confirming
4
Backup Important Data
Create backups before major operations
5
Monitor Execution
Watch progress and be ready to intervene if needed
Common Pitfalls
Common Pitfalls
Performance Optimization
Get the Most from Siya's Tools
Tips and strategies for optimal tool performance
Batch Operations
Group similar operations together for better efficiency
Parallel Execution
Run independent operations simultaneously
Smart Caching
Reuse results and avoid redundant operations
Optimization Strategies
Optimization Strategies
- Use glob patterns instead of individual reads
- Batch edits with MultiEdit tool
- Stream large files instead of loading entirely
- Use efficient search tools (ripgrep)
Tool Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Common Issues
Getting Help
Getting Help
1
Check Documentation
Review tool-specific documentation and examples
2
Ask Siya
“Why did this tool fail?” or “How do I use X tool?”
3
View Logs
Check execution logs for detailed error information
4
Contact Support
Reach out to dev@siya.com for persistent issues
Summary
Master the Tools, Master the Possibilities
Siya’s comprehensive toolkit enables you to tackle any challenge. From simple file operations to complex multi-step workflows, these tools work together seamlessly to transform your ideas into reality. Start with basic operations and gradually explore advanced combinations to unlock unprecedented productivity.
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