Getting Started with iPilot

How to open iPilot, use slash commands, and get your first AI-assisted answer from a device terminal.

Opening iPilot

  1. Click Terminal in the Group Admin or NOC sidebar — it opens in a new full-screen window.
  2. Connect to a device using the SSH or Telnet tab.
  3. The iPilot panel is docked at the bottom of the terminal window.
  4. 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 o to 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.