[In Progress] Add and edit the prompts. | Voters

[In Progress] Add and edit the prompts.

Baptiste Chrétien

The implementation of an option to modify existing prompts and create new ones.

For the prompts, the possibility to choose the language model according to the prompt as well.

October 13, 2024

Jarek Ceborski

Merged in a post:

Add preset to the list of windows instead of triggering it with the run command

xageGtex

I was shocked the first time I used preset, my carefully debugged preset could not be seen in the window list, very frustrating, only to find out later in the dev docs that it needs to be triggered separately via run, this experience is very bad, two categories of commands should not be introduced into a program, it adds to the user's burden of comprehension, and it becomes more complex in terms of interactions, please make preset to the function list by default.

A week ago

Jarek Ceborski

WIP: Custom Actions are coming ! ✨ Need your feedback – what would you like to add/remove here? (it's a design mockup)

mic

That looks very good! It would be great if the actions were sortable.

Harsha K

Jarek Ceborski This looks so wonderful!! Apart from @mic's suggestion, I think it looks great :)

EDIT: Actually, there is somemthing; can you ensure that the configuration is stored in a way that it could be backed up via iCloud or any other syncing service like Google Drive? I could see myself wanting to invest in this long term but not wanting to lose everything if something goes wrong with my MacOS install.

Baptiste Chrétien

Jarek Ceborski Thank you for adding this feature that I had been waiting for a long time.
There's a missing option to choose the default model type for each prompt, as well as the ability to rename or delete the default prompts. I would also like to be able to use the prompts when there is no context, as shown in the screenshot.
I hope to see this update soon or, at least, that it becomes available in beta.

Jarek Ceborski

Baptiste Chrétien: thanks! Haven't thought about "using the prompts when there is no context" – could you give an example of such prompt? 🙏

Jarek Ceborski

mic: "sortable" meaning defining the order manually (like drag & drop)? Yes, that will be possible ;)

mic

Jarek Ceborski: Yes, like drag & drop. Thanks!

Jarek Ceborski

Harsha K: Thanks, and good point! I think exporting/importing can be added to allow for backing up. Are you thinking of all data: integrations, models, actions, chat history, or more selectively e.g. only actions? Another possibility is to build something like "Kerlig Cloud Backup," which would likely provide the best UX, but would have a yearly/monthly cost - curious what you think!

Baptiste Chrétien

Jarek Ceborski For example, to find the definition or synonyms of a word, or to have a prompt that provides me with a detailed explanation on a topic. Or another example, the possibility of a prompt that allows me to write an article by simply providing the topic, along with other possibilities.

Baptiste Chrétien

Jarek Ceborski Personally, what would interest me is the backup of only the models and actions, with the ability to export it via a backup file or sync it to iCloud.

Harsha K

Jarek Ceborski I concur with Baptiste Chrétien, I think just the enabled models and the actions are what I'd be looking for, and I think iCloud backup is great for this, with perhaps the ability to show me the config file itself so that I can manually back it up as well. 
My use case of Kerlig is very ephemeral, so chat history is personally not necessary for me. 
Extremely excited for this update, but I will be patient :)

Akhilesh Singh

Jarek Ceborski , Any rough ETA on this feature ?

Jarek Ceborski

Merged in a post:

Custom Commands

Alex T

I use Kerlig like every day. There are some very generic questions I have to ask over and over like: "Explain the code. Don't forget to add links ".

Can we have a custom commands included? Like "Improve writing" - I want to define my own "Improve writing"?

March 25, 2025

Jarek Ceborski

Thanks Alex, this feature will come as "Custom actions" in the mean time I suggest using Presets.

Create Preset "Code explainer"
Add "Explain the code. Don't forget to add links" and anything else to its instructions
When running Kerlig type e.g. "explain code", select this preset (⌘+P) and hit enter

Alex T

Jarek Ceborski I'm using that workaround. To much typing to get the same command I use over and over. Will wait for the ability to add custom commands to the main list.

Baptiste Chrétien

Hello Jarek,
I am following up with you regarding the customization of actions in Kerlig, which we have been discussing for several months. Despite the interest shown by more than 17 users, this feature is still not integrated.
I would like to ask for an update on its implementation progress. Could you provide me with an estimated date, even an approximate one, for when you plan to develop or launch this feature?
Best regards,

Jarek Ceborski

Baptiste Chrétien
Thank you for your continued interest in Kerlig. While I appreciate your follow-up, I prefer not to share development timelines or estimates. I understand your eagerness, but repeatedly asking about this feature won't accelerate its implementation.
Rest assured, once the custom actions feature is ready, I will announce it to all users.

Baptiste Chrétien

Jarek,
I am disappointed by your response, but simply saying that the feature will be released without any commitment is insufficient, especially after months of waiting and follow-ups. I understand that my follow-ups may bother you.
But your communication is frustrating. You had mentioned a release in July/August, then you mentioned on Twitter that the feature would be available soon. Afterwards, you went back on your word, stating that there was no planned date. This turnaround is disappointing.
To be transparent with you, I bought your application following your messages assuring me of the upcoming arrival of this feature. It was a determining factor in my purchase decision. Finding myself today without this feature and without any visibility on its arrival is extremely frustrating and makes me regret my purchase.
I am disappointed to see that you do not take into account the numerous feedbacks from users who have invested in your application. I notice that other requests from the community have remained unanswered and that the application is at a standstill. At the beginning of its launch, you regularly communicated on the progress of its development and there were frequent updates to improve your product.
Best regards,

Jarek Ceborski

Baptiste Chrétien sorry that you are disappointed. Feel free to explore other AI apps that may suit you better. There are many of them, and I'm sure many support custom actions.

Jarek Ceborski

Hi xageGtex, I think you may be looking for the custom actions feature, which is not yet available. Presets have a different purpose. The use case is that you still write the prompt manually, and instead of typing the same things over and over like information about you or preferences about the response, you put this in Preset instead.

Yann Moriaud

Hi Jarek Ceborski ! 👋
Just adding details on why I voted on this feedback : I was not looking for a "custom actions feature" (I think) 
The first time I launched Kerlig, I missed the presets feature, because they doesn't appear in the list of "default actions". You have to write "run" to be able to use them.
Should presets appear as a default action to improve discoverability ? Not looking for something fancy, just like the translate action:
1️⃣ You have to select the "Translate" entry
2️⃣ Then choose the language.
Does presets can work the same ?
1️⃣ You select "Presets"
2️⃣ then select the preset you want ?
Have a great day !

Jarek Ceborski

Yann Moriaud Thanks, yes, what you've described are custom actions. Presets are just additional context you can attach to a prompt you type manually or dictate.

Yann Moriaud

Thanks for the clarification Jarek Ceborski !

bennyqp

We need this! Currently, Kerlig is nice with some good features. The UI and user experience are great. Overall, it's useful but not fantastic. Adding the option to create custom actions would make this app incredible! It would improve the app tenfold!

Nicolas P

Hello,
I recently discovered your application, which I find very well made, and I am currently on the 7-day trial version. I am very interested in the possibility of customizing actions with my own prompts.
This feature is essential in my workflow, and its addition will be crucial in my decision to purchase a license. Could you give me an estimate, even a rough one, of when this function will be available?
Thank you in advance.

Leon

dupe of https://kerlig.canny.io/feature-requests/p/add-and-edit-the-prompts basically. go vote on that one too

Leon

Same. bought kerlig because I was 100% sure I could use my prompts, but can't.
Many of my prompts don't need any extra "ask" input and should just be ran on whatever I put in.
Let me add my custom prompts to the command list (and treat them as vanilla as possible, not sure what this "about me" section does if I leave it empty)

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