!<shell-command>

Runs a terminal command directly from the prompt box.

A ! at the start of your input runs the rest of the line as a shell command directly, without involving the agent.

✅ WHEN TO USE IT?

Quickly run a terminal command without leaving the TUI

!git status

⛔ WHEN NOT TO?

You want the agent to choose the command itself or interpret the result

! runs the command directly and unmodified, with no agent involvement.

Better: Phrase the request as a normal prompt so the agent suggests the right command itself

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