Getting Started with iPilot
How to open iPilot, use slash commands, and get your first AI-assisted answer from a device terminal.
Opening iPilot
- Click Terminal in the Group Admin or NOC sidebar — it opens in a new full-screen window.
- Connect to a device using the SSH or Telnet tab.
- The iPilot panel is docked at the bottom of the terminal window.
- Click the panel header to expand it, then type your question.
Try it now
Ask something simple to start: "Show me the uptime and CPU load on this device." iPilot reads the connected session and answers directly — no command syntax required.
Your First Prompt
You don't need to know device commands. Describe your goal instead:
- "Check ONU signal for customer 4421"
- "Why is ether2 flapping?"
- "List all PPPoE sessions with high TX traffic"
iPilot translates the request into the correct command for the connected vendor, runs it, and summarizes the result in plain English.
Slash Commands
Type / in the iPilot input to open the autocomplete palette. Use ↑ / ↓ to navigate, and Enter or Tab to select.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
/ |
Open the slash command palette |
↑ / ↓ |
Navigate suggestions |
Enter / Tab |
Select a command |
Ctrl+Shift+C |
Copy selected terminal text |
Ctrl+Shift+V |
Paste from clipboard |
See Capabilities & Commands for the full command reference.
Multi-Tab Sessions
- Click + in the tab bar to open a new terminal connection.
- Each tab keeps its own independent session and its own iPilot context.
- Tabs display the connected host for quick identification.
- Press
oto open a new tab from the keyboard.
Mobile Browser
On screens ≤ 768px wide, iPilot automatically adapts:
- The terminal fills the full viewport.
- The slash command chip bar is hidden — type
/to use the autocomplete palette instead. - The input uses large, touch-friendly targets.
- The top bar is compacted to maximize terminal space.