Format Command Group (~f): Controlling Output Style and Layout
The ~f command group provides granular control over the appearance, structure, and readability of AI-generated outputs. It ensures that information is presented in a way that is clear, engaging, and contextually appropriate for your specific audience and medium.
Purpose
To empower users with precise control over the visual and structural presentation of AI responses, bridging the gap between raw data and polished, ready-to-use content.
Key Capabilities
- Verbosity Control: Adjust the level of detail from concise summaries to comprehensive reports.
- Structural Layout: Toggle between prose, bulleted lists, and technical documentation styles.
- Code Rendering: Customize how code blocks are presented (standard, minimal, or commented).
- Readability & Audience: Tailor content complexity to match the expertise level of the target audience.
- Modular Formatting: Enable or disable specific markdown features, tables, and hierarchical headings.
~f Command Structure
The following commands are used to modify the format.* settings registry. These settings are sticky by default, meaning they persist throughout your session unless reset.
| Command | Name | Role | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
~fv [1-5] | Verbosity | Sets the level of detail (1=Concise, 5=Comprehensive). | ~fv 4 (Detailed) |
~fs [type] | Output Style | Sets structural preference (prose, bullets, technical). | ~fs bullets |
~fc [type] | Code Style | Sets code block rendering (standard, minimal, commented). | ~fc minimal |
~ft [on/off] | Tables | Toggles the use of comparison and data tables. | ~ft on |
~fm [on/off] | Modular | Toggles hierarchical headings and modular sections. | ~fm on |
~fl [1-3] | Formality | Sets the tone formality (1=Casual, 3=Strictly Professional). | ~fl 2 |
Universal Operators
/s(Sticky):~fv 5 /s— Sets verbosity to 5 and ensures it persists across project loads./r(Reset):~f /r— Resets all formatting settings to VAPA system defaults.
Examples of Use
- Quick Briefing:
~fv 1 ~fs bullets- Result: A short, bulleted summary of the information.
- Technical Documentation:
~fs technical ~fc commented ~fm on- Result: A structured technical report with commented code blocks and clear section headings.
- Professional Presentation:
~fl 3 ~ft on- Result: Highly formal language accompanied by data tables for clarity.