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Using Dinoki

Learn how to use Dinoki's different modes and features with practical examples and tips.

Chat Mode (Free)​

Getting Started with Chat​

Chat Mode is where most users begin. It's like having a smart friend who remembers your conversations.

Your First Conversation​

  1. Open Dinoki using Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+D
  2. Type a message like "Hello! What can you help me with?"
  3. Press Enter to send
  4. Watch the response stream in real-time

Example Conversations​

General Help:

You: Can you help me plan a trip to Japan?
Dinoki: I'd love to help you plan your Japan trip! Let me ask a few questions...

Learning Together:

You: Explain quantum computing like I'm 12
Dinoki: Imagine if your computer could be in multiple states at once...

Coding Assistant:

You: How do I center a div in CSS?
Dinoki: Here are the modern ways to center a div...

Chat Tips & Tricks​

  • Continue conversations - Dinoki remembers what you talked about
  • Clear chat - Use Cmd/Ctrl+K to start fresh
  • Switch AI models - Try different models for different tasks
  • Copy responses - Select text and copy as usual

Character Mode (Pro) 🎭​

Bringing Characters to Life​

Character Mode adds animated companions to your desktop. They're not just decorations—they're interactive!

Activating Your Character​

  1. Enable Character Mode in settings
  2. Choose your character (Dinoki, TomatoBoy, PigPig, or Fuegato)
  3. Watch them appear on your desktop
  4. Drag to move them anywhere on screen

Interacting with Characters​

Click Actions:

  • Single click - Character responds with animation
  • Double click - Opens chat window
  • Right click - Character menu options

Natural Behaviors:

  • Characters walk around on their own
  • They react to time of day
  • They remember previous interactions
  • They show emotions based on context

Character Commands in Chat​

You: Dance for me!
*Dinoki starts dancing*

You: Look up at the sky
*Character looks upward*

You: Show me you're happy
*Character shows happy emotion*

Fun Character Activities​

  • Morning Routine - "Good morning! Do a wake-up stretch"
  • Work Companion - "Sit quietly while I work"
  • Celebration - "I just finished my project!" character celebrates
  • Entertainment - "Show me your best dance moves"

Agent Mode (Pro) 🤖​

Your Autonomous Assistant​

Agent Mode lets Dinoki work on tasks independently. Set a goal and let your AI companion handle it.

Setting Up Agent Tasks​

  1. Switch to Agent Mode using Cmd/Ctrl+2
  2. Define a clear goal for your agent
  3. Set execution interval (how often to work on tasks)
  4. Enable required tools for the task
  5. Let it run in the background

Example Agent Tasks​

Daily Research Assistant:

Goal: "Every morning, search for the latest AI news and save a summary to my desktop"
Tools needed: SearchTool, SaveFileTool
Interval: Daily at 9 AM

Email Organizer:

Goal: "Check my Gmail every hour and notify me of important emails"
Tools needed: GmailTools, ReminderTool
Interval: Every 60 minutes

Market Monitor:

Goal: "Track AAPL, GOOGL, and BTC prices. Alert me if any change by more than 5%"
Tools needed: StockTool, CryptoTool
Interval: Every 30 minutes

Agent Mode Best Practices​

  • Start simple - Begin with one clear task
  • Be specific - Vague goals lead to poor results
  • Monitor progress - Check what your agent is doing
  • Adjust as needed - Refine goals based on results

Using Tools (Pro) 🛠️​

Web Research Tools​

Smart Search Example:

You: Search for the best productivity apps in 2024
Dinoki: I'll search for that information...
[Dinoki searches and summarizes findings]

Deep Research Example:

You: Research how to start a small business, including legal requirements
Dinoki: I'll conduct thorough research on this topic...
[Dinoki searches multiple sources and compiles comprehensive information]

Productivity Tools​

Setting Reminders:

You: Remind me to call Mom tomorrow at 2pm
Dinoki: I've set a reminder for tomorrow at 2:00 PM to call Mom

Saving Information:

You: Save this recipe to a file
Dinoki: I'll save that recipe for you...
[Creates recipe.txt in Downloads]

Communication Tools​

Slack Integration:

You: Send a message to #general saying I'll be late to the meeting
Dinoki: I'll send that message to #general right away...

Email Management:

You: Check my emails for anything urgent
Dinoki: Let me check your Gmail...
[Dinoki reads and summarizes important emails]

Workflow Examples​

Morning Routine Workflow​

  1. Dinoki wakes up with you (Character Mode)
  2. Checks weather automatically (Agent Mode)
  3. Summarizes overnight emails (Gmail Tool)
  4. Shows your calendar (if connected)
  5. Reminds you of tasks (Reminder Tool)

Research Project Workflow​

  1. Define research topic in chat
  2. Agent searches for information
  3. Saves findings to organized files
  4. Character celebrates milestones
  5. Sends updates via Slack

Productivity Companion Workflow​

  1. Character provides work motivation
  2. Sets reminders for breaks
  3. Tracks tasks autonomously
  4. Celebrates completed work
  5. Suggests when to wrap up

Tips for Success​

General Tips​

  • Be conversational - Talk naturally to Dinoki
  • Use examples - Show what you want
  • Iterate - Refine requests based on results
  • Have fun - Dinoki responds to personality

Mode-Specific Tips​

Chat Mode:

  • Build on previous conversations
  • Ask follow-up questions
  • Request different perspectives

Character Mode:

  • Try different characters for different moods
  • Create routines they follow
  • Interact regularly for evolving behavior

Agent Mode:

  • Start with simple, clear goals
  • Enable only necessary tools
  • Review and adjust regularly

Common Questions​

Q: Can I use multiple modes at once? A: Yes! You can have a character on screen while chatting and running agent tasks.

Q: Do characters work in Agent Mode? A: Yes, characters can show progress and react to agent activities.

Q: Can I customize personalities? A: Yes, in Pro you can set custom prompts for each instance.

Q: How do I know what tools to enable? A: Start with fewer tools and add more as needed. Dinoki will tell you if it needs a specific tool.

Next Steps​

Ready to explore more? Check out the Tools Guide →