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

File System Tools

Read Operations

File Reading

Powerful file reading capabilities with intelligent format detection

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

Simple Read

"Read the config.json file"

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

Write Operations

File Writing

Safe and intelligent file creation and modification

Write Tool

The Write tool always reads existing files first to prevent accidental overwrites

Capabilities:

• Create new files with any extension
• Overwrite existing files (with confirmation)
• Automatic directory creation
• Encoding specification
• Permission handling

1. Safety First

   Always checks if file exists before writing

2. Smart Creation

   Creates parent directories if needed

3. Format Preservation

   Maintains proper line endings and encoding

Edit Tool

Precise Editing

Makes exact string replacements while preserving file structure

Features:

• Exact string matching
• Indentation preservation
• Multi-line support
• Batch replacements
• Undo capability

For multiple edits to the same file, use MultiEdit for better performance

MultiEdit Tool

Advantages:

• Atomic operations (all or nothing)
• Sequential edit application
• Better performance
• Reduced error potential
• Single file read/write

Advanced Operations

File Manipulation

Copy

• Single files
• Directories
• Pattern matching
• Preserve attributes

Move

• Rename files
• Relocate directories
• Batch operations
• Cross-filesystem

Delete

• Safe deletion
• Recursive removal
• Pattern matching
• Trash support

Permissions & Metadata

1. Permission Management

   Change file permissions, ownership, and access controls

2. Metadata Extraction

   Read creation dates, modification times, file sizes

3. Attribute Modification

   Set executable flags, hidden attributes, system properties

Code & Development Tools

Professional Development Environment

Comprehensive tools for software development, from code generation to deployment

Code Generation

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

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

Best Practices

• SOLID principles
• Design patterns
• Clean code
• DRY/KISS
• Documentation

Optimization

• Performance tuning
• Memory efficiency
• Algorithm selection
• Caching strategies
• Async patterns

Testing & Debugging

Testing Tools

Test Frameworks:

• JavaScript: Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright
• Python: pytest, unittest, nose2
• Java: JUnit, TestNG, Mockito
• Go: testing package, testify
• Ruby: RSpec, Minitest

Debugging Capabilities

1. Error Analysis

   Parse error messages and stack traces to identify root causes

2. Code Inspection

   Analyze code flow and variable states

3. Fix Suggestions

   Provide multiple solution approaches with trade-offs

4. Prevention Strategies

   Recommend defensive coding practices

Siya can simulate debugging sessions, walking through code execution step by step

Performance Analysis

Profiling

• Time complexity analysis
• Memory usage patterns
• CPU utilization
• I/O bottlenecks
• Database query optimization

Optimization

• Algorithm improvements
• Caching implementation
• Parallel processing
• Lazy loading
• Resource pooling

Version Control

Git Operations

Full Git Integration

Complete version control capabilities without leaving Siya

Basic Operations

• Status checking
• Add/stage files
• Commit with messages
• Push/pull changes
• Branch management

Advanced Features

• Interactive rebase
• Cherry-picking
• Stash management
• Submodule handling
• Hook configuration

Siya always shows diffs before committing and includes co-author attribution

GitHub Integration

1. Repository Management

   Create, clone, and configure repositories

2. Pull Requests

   Create PRs with detailed descriptions and test plans

3. Issue Tracking

   Create and update issues, link to PRs

4. Actions/Workflows

   Set up CI/CD pipelines and automation

Use gh CLI commands for advanced GitHub operations

Web & Network Tools

Internet-Connected Intelligence

Access the web, interact with APIs, and automate online tasks

Web Search

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

Advanced Features:

• Citation tracking
• Fact verification
• Trend analysis
• Competitive intelligence
• Market research

API Integration

HTTP Operations

GET Request

GET /api/users
Headers: Authorization: Bearer token

Supported Features:

• All HTTP methods
• Header management
• Authentication (OAuth, JWT, API keys)
• Request/response transformation
• Error handling and retries

API Testing

1. Endpoint Testing

   Test individual endpoints with various parameters

2. Flow Testing

   Test complete API workflows and sequences

3. Load Testing

   Simulate multiple concurrent requests

4. Documentation

   Generate API documentation from tests

Webhook Handling

Incoming

• Webhook reception
• Payload validation
• Event processing
• Response generation

Outgoing

• Event triggers
• Payload construction
• Retry logic
• Delivery tracking

Browser Automation

Visual Automation

Human-Like Interaction

Browser automation that sees and interacts with pages like a human would

Capabilities:

• Click buttons and links
• Fill out forms
• Navigate menus
• Handle popups
• Manage cookies
• Take screenshots
• Download files

The Browser Agent uses computer vision for reliable element detection

Advanced Scenarios

E-Commerce

• Product searches
• Cart management
• Checkout processes
• Order tracking
• Price monitoring

Data Extraction

• Table scraping
• Pagination handling
• Dynamic content
• Image extraction
• PDF downloads

Authentication

• Login flows
• 2FA handling
• Session management
• Token refresh
• SSO integration

Data & Analysis Tools

Transform Data into Insights

Powerful data processing, analysis, and visualization capabilities

Data Processing

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

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

# Example transformation pipeline
df = pd.read_csv('data.csv')
df = df.drop_duplicates()
df['date'] = pd.to_datetime(df['date'])
df['revenue_usd'] = df['revenue'] * exchange_rate
summary = df.groupby('category').agg({
    'revenue_usd': ['sum', 'mean', 'std'],
    'quantity': 'sum'
})

Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Descriptive Statistics

• Mean, median, mode
• Standard deviation
• Percentiles
• Correlation
• Distribution analysis

Advanced Analytics

• Regression analysis
• Time series
• Clustering
• Classification
• Anomaly detection

Siya automatically selects appropriate statistical methods based on data characteristics

Machine Learning

Supported Algorithms:

• Linear/Logistic Regression
• Decision Trees/Random Forests
• Neural Networks
• SVM
• K-Means/DBSCAN

Visualization

Chart Types

Basic Charts

• Line plots
• Bar charts
• Scatter plots
• Pie charts
• Area charts

Advanced

• Heatmaps
• 3D plots
• Sankey diagrams
• Network graphs
• Geospatial maps

Interactive

• Dashboards
• Drill-down charts
• Real-time updates
• Filters/controls
• Animations

Visualization Libraries

Python:

• Matplotlib
• Seaborn
• Plotly
• Bokeh
• Altair

JavaScript:

• D3.js
• Chart.js
• Highcharts
• ECharts
• Recharts

Siya can generate code for any visualization library or create charts directly

System & Automation Tools

System Control and Workflow Automation

Powerful system interaction and task automation capabilities

Command Execution

Bash Tool

Commands are executed in a persistent shell session with safety checks

Features:

• 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

Build Project

npm install && npm run build

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 runs commands without write access for safety

Task Management

Todo System

Intelligent Task Tracking

Built-in task management for complex multi-step operations

Features:

• Automatic task creation
• Status tracking (pending/in-progress/completed)
• Priority levels
• Dependencies
• Progress visualization

Workflow Automation

Triggers

• Time-based
• File changes
• Git commits
• API webhooks
• System events

Actions

• Run scripts
• Send notifications
• Update databases
• Generate reports
• Deploy code

Scheduling

Schedule Patterns

Cron-style

"0 9 * * 1-5" - Weekdays at 9 AM
"*/30 * * * *" - Every 30 minutes
"0 0 1 * *" - First day of month

Schedules persist across Siya sessions and system restarts

Automation Examples

Development

• Nightly builds
• Test suite runs
• Dependency updates
• Code backups
• Documentation generation

Data

• Report generation
• Data syncing
• Backup creation
• Cache clearing
• Log rotation

Monitoring

• Health checks
• Performance metrics
• Error alerts
• Usage reports
• Trend analysis

AI & Intelligence Tools

Meta-Intelligence Capabilities

Tools for managing AI models, context, and learning patterns

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 Features:

• Auto-compacting
• Semantic indexing
• Priority weighting
• Cross-session persistence
• Privacy controls

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

Common Patterns

Search → Process → Save

Example Use Cases:

• Bulk file processing
• Code refactoring
• Data migration
• Report generation

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

• 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

Advanced Workflows

CI/CD Pipeline

Data Pipeline

Automated ETL Process:

1. Extract: Read from multiple sources (APIs, databases, files)
2. Transform: Clean, normalize, and enrich data
3. Load: Write to data warehouse or generate reports
4. Monitor: Track pipeline health and data quality
5. Alert: Notify on failures or anomalies

Content Generation

1. Research

   Search for relevant information and sources

2. Outline

   Create structured content plan

3. Generate

   Write content with proper formatting

4. Enhance

   Add images, diagrams, and references

5. Publish

   Deploy to website or documentation system

Tool Safety & Best Practices

With great power comes great responsibility. Follow these guidelines for safe tool usage.

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

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

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

File Operations

• Use glob patterns instead of individual reads
• Batch edits with MultiEdit tool
• Stream large files instead of loading entirely
• Use efficient search tools (ripgrep)

Network Operations

• Batch API requests when possible
• Implement retry logic with backoff
• Cache responses appropriately
• Use connection pooling

Data Processing

• Process in chunks for large datasets
• Use appropriate data structures
• Leverage vectorized operations
• Implement early filtering

Tool Troubleshooting

Common Issues

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 [e-mail] 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.

Next: Planning System

Learn how Siya plans and executes complex tasks

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