Quick Reference Guide

This section provides quick-access reference material for working with Genie, including keyboard shortcuts, common terminal commands, and a glossary of terms used throughout the documentation.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Terminal

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + C	Stop current process
Ctrl + D	Exit terminal session
Ctrl + L	Clear screen
Ctrl + A	Move cursor to start of line
Ctrl + E	Move cursor to end of line
Ctrl + R	Search command history
Ctrl + Z	Suspend current process
Tab	Auto-complete file or command names
↑ / ↓	Navigate command history

File Editor

Shortcut	Action
Cmd/Ctrl + S	Save file
Cmd/Ctrl + F	Find in file
Cmd/Ctrl + H	Find and replace
Cmd/Ctrl + /	Toggle comment
Cmd/Ctrl + Z	Undo
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z	Redo

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Common Terminal Commands

Navigation

pwd                    # Show current directory
ls                     # List files
ls -la                 # List all files with details
cd /path/to/dir        # Change directory
cd ..                  # Go up one level
cd ~                   # Go to home directory

File Operations

touch file.txt         # Create empty file
mkdir folder           # Create directory
cp source dest         # Copy file
mv old new             # Move or rename
rm file.txt            # Delete file
rm -rf folder/         # Delete directory
cat file.txt           # Display file contents

Search

grep "text" file       # Search in file
grep -r "text" .       # Search recursively
find . -name "*.js"    # Find files by name

System

df -h                  # Disk space usage
free -m                # Memory usage
htop                   # Process monitor
whoami                 # Current user
uname -a               # System information

Package Management

sudo apt update        # Update package lists
sudo apt install pkg   # Install package
sudo apt remove pkg    # Remove package

Git

git clone url          # Clone repository
git status             # Check status
git add .              # Stage changes
git commit -m "msg"    # Commit
git push               # Push to remote
git pull               # Pull from remote

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Glossary

Server — Your dedicated cloud machine running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

Workspace — Your primary working directory at /home/ubuntu/workspace.

Terminal — A browser-based command-line interface connected to your server.

Gateway — The secure WebSocket connection between your browser and server.

Credits — Virtual currency used for AI interactions. Each plan includes a daily allocation.

Secrets — Encrypted storage for sensitive data like API keys and passwords.

Vibe Mode — A simplified interface focused on speed and guided interaction.

Pro Mode — A full-featured interface with advanced controls and multiple terminal sessions.

Channels — External platform connections like Telegram and Discord.

Gateway Device — A local device connected to your Genie server for hybrid workflows.

Passkey — A modern authentication method using biometrics instead of passwords.

Backup — A snapshot of your workspace that can be restored if needed.

Webhook — An HTTP endpoint that receives notifications about server events.

API Token — A credential for programmatic access to Genie operations.