User Guides

In-depth guides for using Cortex features.

CLI Usage – command-line interface
Terminal UI – visual management interface
AI Intelligence – recommendations, auto-activation, watch mode
Working with Skills – how to get value from 100+ skills (mental model, feedback loop, troubleshooting)
Skills – skill system commands and ratings
Agent Activation – manual activation, dependencies, and recommendations
Hooks – automation hooks for Claude Code events
Rules – behavioral constraints and best practices
Review Recommendations – standalone cortex review workflow
Memory Vault – persistent knowledge storage
Planning & Collaboration – brainstorm, plan, execute workflow
Agent Loops – implementation quality gates (code, test, lint)
Export Context – package context for sub-agents and external LLMs
Multi-LLM Consult – ask other models for second opinions and delegated analysis
Git Workflow – safe branching, commits, push, stash, and worktrees for agents
Tmux Workflow – scriptable window orchestration for long-running agent tasks
Documentation Commands – generate, index, and view docs
Documentation Health Audit – five-phase audit pipeline for doc quality

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