Shell Access

The Shell Access plugin allows BoltAI to run a bash script on your Mac.

IMPORTANT

This plugin is highly experimental. Use it at your own risk.

How to set up the Shell Access plugin?

You can configure the default System PATH in the Settings tab. Default value: /opt/homebrew/bin/:/usr/local/bin/:/usr/bin:/bin

How to use the Shell Access plugin?

1. Start a new chat and select a model that supports Function Calling.

2. Enable the Shell Access plugin.

3. Enter your prompt. Be as specific as possible.

For example, here is how I bulk-rename files using the Shell Access plugin:

How to use Shell Access plugin in BoltAI

Note

• The Shell Access plugin has full access to your file system. Always verify the script before executing.

• Be as specific as possible in your System Prompt. It's recommended to instruct LLM to limit access to certain files or folders.

• Consider building a custom MCP Server for specific use case.