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Overview

The lua features command provides an interactive interface for managing your AI agent’s capabilities: Knowledge Search (rag), Web Search (webSearch), and Inquiry Forms (inquiry). For what each feature does and how it fits with resources and the Admin Dashboard, see Features. 
lua features
New in v2.6.0: Centralized control over agent features with instant enable/disable and context customization!

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Non-Interactive Mode

# List all features
lua features list

# Enable a feature
lua features enable --feature-name rag

# Disable a feature
lua features disable --feature-name rag

# View feature details
lua features view --feature-name webSearch
OptionDescription
--feature-name <name>Feature name (rag, webSearch, inquiry)
ActionDescriptionRequired Options
listList all features with statusNone
enableEnable a feature--feature-name
disableDisable a feature--feature-name
viewView feature details and context--feature-name

View Features

See all available features and their status

Enable/Disable

Activate or deactivate features instantly

Update Context

Customize feature instructions

Batch Updates

Update status and context together

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Available Features

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Knowledge Search (rag)

RAG-based knowledge base search for retrieving information from your documentation. Capabilities:
  • Semantic search across knowledge base
  • Category-based search (FAQ, policies, instructions)
  • Document retrieval with citations
  • Contextual information retrieval
Best for: Information agents, documentation assistants, customer support

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Web Search (webSearch)

Real-time internet search capability for accessing current information. This feature uses Google Search to synthesize answers to queries and provide source links.
Important: The Web Search feature is not a web scraper. It cannot navigate to or read specific URLs directly, and it does not scrape content from individual or bulk pages.
Capabilities:
  • Search the web in real-time
  • Retrieve up-to-date information and current events
  • Access domain-specific data indexed by Google
  • Return synthesized answers with source citations
Best for: Research agents, information lookup, real-time data needs How to Enable:
  • Enabled by default for all agents.
  • Can be toggled on or off by running lua features enable --feature-name webSearch or lua features disable --feature-name webSearch in the CLI.

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Inquiry Forms (inquiry)

Define conversational forms so the agent can collect structured answers from users. Submissions are visible in the Admin Dashboard. Inquiry forms are general-purpose (leads, intake, feedback, or support-style flows)—they replaced the older standalone “support tickets” feature. Capabilities:
  • Generate inquiry forms from your form definitions
  • Collect and track submissions
  • Add comments and manage follow-up in the dashboard
Best for: Sales, lead capture, support intake, or any workflow that needs structured data from conversations

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Quick Start

1

Run Command

lua features
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View Features

See all available features with their current status:
Available features:

1. ✅ Knowledge Search (RAG)
   Name: rag
   Status: Active

2. ❌ WebSearch
   Name: webSearch
   Status: Inactive

3. ❌ Create Inquiry forms
   Name: inquiry
   Status: Inactive
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Manage Features

Select what you want to do:
  • View feature details
  • Manage a feature (enable/disable/update)
  • Refresh list
See complete information about a feature
? What would you like to do? View feature details
? Select feature: ✅ Knowledge Search (RAG)

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Feature: Knowledge Search (RAG)
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Name: rag
Status: ✅ Active

Context/Instructions:
Search the knowledge base for information.
Use categories: FAQ, policies, instructions.
Always cite sources when providing information.

Press Enter to continue...
Use for: Understanding what a feature does before enabling

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Managing Features

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Enable a Feature

1

Select Manage

$ lua features
? What would you like to do? Manage a feature
2

Choose Feature

? Select feature: ❌ WebSearch
3

Activate

? What would you like to do? Activate feature

⚠️  This will enable "WebSearch" for your agent.

? Are you sure? Yes

🔄 Updating feature...
✅ Feature "WebSearch" activated successfully

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Disable a Feature

1

Select Feature

$ lua features
? What would you like to do? Manage a feature
? Select feature: ✅ Knowledge Search (RAG)
2

Deactivate

? What would you like to do? Deactivate feature

⚠️  This will disable "Knowledge Search (RAG)" for your agent.

? Are you sure? Yes

🔄 Updating feature...
✅ Feature "Knowledge Search (RAG)" deactivated successfully

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Update Feature Context

Customize how your agent uses a feature by editing its instructions.
1

Select Feature

$ lua features
? What would you like to do? Manage a feature
? Select feature: ✅ Knowledge Search (RAG)
2

Update Context

? What would you like to do? Update context/instructions

Opening editor to modify feature context...
Your system editor opens with the current context:
Search the knowledge base for information.
Use categories: FAQ, policies, instructions.
Always cite sources when providing information.
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Edit and Save

Modify the instructions:
Search the knowledge base for product information.

Categories available:
- FAQ: Common customer questions
- policies: Company policies and procedures
- instructions: How-to guides and documentation

Guidelines:
- Always cite sources with document names
- If information is not found, say so clearly
- Suggest related topics when helpful
- Keep responses concise but complete
Save and exit your editor.
4

Confirm

? Do you want to save these changes? Yes

🔄 Updating feature context...
✅ Context updated successfully

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Batch Update (Status + Context)

Update both feature status and context in one operation.
1

Select Feature

$ lua features
? What would you like to do? Manage a feature
? Select feature: ❌ Create Inquiry forms
2

Choose Batch Update

? What would you like to do? Update both status and context

? New status for "Create Inquiry forms":
  › Enable
    Disable
3

Edit Context

Your editor opens for context editing…Save your changes.
4

Review and Confirm

Summary of changes:
- Status: Inactive → Active
- Context: Updated

? Do you want to apply these changes? Yes

🔄 Updating feature...
✅ Feature "Create Inquiry forms" updated successfully

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Use Cases

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Customer Support Agent

Enable features for internal knowledge and optional intake: 
$ lua features

# Enable Knowledge Search
→ Manage: ❌ Knowledge Search → Activate
✅ RAG enabled

# Optional: inquiry forms for structured support intake (visible in Admin Dashboard)
→ Manage: ❌ Inquiry Forms → Activate
✅ Inquiry forms enabled

# Disable Web Search if you only want org-approved sources
→ Manage: ✅ WebSearch → Deactivate
✅ WebSearch disabled

# Result: Agent focused on your knowledge base (and optional forms)
Features Active:
  • ✅ Knowledge Search - Access help docs and policies
  • ✅ Inquiry Forms (optional) - Structured intake or follow-up
  • ❌ Web Search - Not needed for internal-only support

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Sales Agent

Configure for lead generation and product information: 
$ lua features

# Enable Inquiry Forms for lead capture
→ Manage: ❌ Inquiry Forms → Activate
→ Update context: "Collect contact info, company size, budget"
✅ Inquiry forms enabled

# Enable Knowledge Search for product info
→ Manage: ❌ Knowledge Search → Activate
✅ RAG enabled

# Enable Web Search for competitive research
→ Manage: ❌ Web Search → Activate
✅ WebSearch enabled

# Result: Lead capture + product knowledge + market research
Features Active:
  • ✅ Inquiry Forms - Lead generation
  • ✅ Knowledge Search - Product information
  • ✅ Web Search - Market research

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Information Agent

Optimize for information retrieval: 
$ lua features

# Enable RAG as primary source
→ Manage: ❌ Knowledge Search → Activate
→ Update context: "Primary information source. Always check here first."
✅ RAG enabled

# Enable Web Search as backup
→ Manage: ❌ Web Search → Activate
→ Update context: "Use only when RAG doesn't have the answer."
✅ WebSearch enabled

# Disable inquiry if you only need read-only answers
→ Manage: ✅ Inquiry Forms → Deactivate
✅ Focused on information retrieval only
Features Active:
  • ✅ Knowledge Search - Primary source
  • ✅ Web Search - Supplementary data
  • ❌ Inquiry Forms - No data collection needed

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Customizing Feature Context

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Writing Effective Context

Good feature context should include:
Explain what the feature is for:
✅ Good:
"Use this feature to search our internal knowledge base
for product documentation, FAQs, and policies."

❌ Bad:
"Search stuff."
Specify appropriate situations:
✅ Good:
"Use inquiry forms when:
- You need structured lead or intake data
- The user agrees to submit a form
- Follow-up will happen in the Admin Dashboard

Do NOT use inquiry forms for:
- Simple FAQs already in the knowledge base
- One-off questions that RAG can answer"

❌ Bad:
"Use forms sometimes."
Set boundaries and expectations:
✅ Good:
"When using web search:
1. Use for current events and real-time data
2. Verify information with multiple sources
3. Cite sources in your response
4. If search fails, inform user honestly
5. Don't rely on search for company-specific info"

❌ Bad:
"Search the web when needed."
Provide concrete examples:
✅ Good:
"Example inquiry form fields:
- Name (required)
- Email (required)
- Company name
- Company size (1-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201+)
- Budget range
- Timeline for decision
- Additional notes"

❌ Bad:
"Collect customer information."

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Context Templates

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Knowledge Search Template

Search the internal knowledge base for information.

Categories available:
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions
- policies: Company policies and procedures
- instructions: Step-by-step guides
- products: Product documentation

Search best practices:
1. Try specific queries first
2. Use category filters when possible
3. Always cite the document source
4. If not found, try broader terms
5. Suggest related topics when helpful

When information is not found:
- Say so clearly and honestly
- Offer to escalate if needed
- Suggest alternative resources

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Web Search Template

Use web search for real-time, current information.

Appropriate for:
- Current events and news
- Real-time data (stock prices, weather)
- Recent industry updates
- Public information not in knowledge base

Not appropriate for:
- Company-specific information (use RAG)
- Customer data or internal systems
- Proprietary information
- Historical company information

Always:
- Verify information quality
- Cite sources with URLs
- Cross-reference when possible
- Note the date of information

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Inquiry Forms Template

Create inquiry forms to collect lead information.

Standard fields to include:
- Full name (required)
- Email address (required)
- Phone number (optional)
- Company name
- Company size
- Industry
- Budget range
- Timeline
- Specific needs/requirements

Qualification questions:
- What problem are you trying to solve?
- Have you used similar solutions?
- What's your timeline for implementation?
- Who else is involved in the decision?

After form submission:
- Thank the prospect
- Set expectations for response time
- Offer immediate resources if available

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Complete Workflows

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Initial Agent Setup

# 1. Configure features for your agent type
lua features

# 2. Enable necessary features
→ Activate relevant features

# 3. Customize each feature's context
→ Update context for each enabled feature

# 4. Test with chat
lua chat
# Test each feature's behavior

# 5. Iterate based on results
lua features
→ Adjust context as needed

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Feature Testing Workflow

# 1. Enable test feature
lua features
→ Activate feature
→ Add initial context

# 2. Test in sandbox
lua chat
# Try using the feature

# 3. Review and refine
# Based on test results

# 4. Update context
lua features
→ Update context with improvements

# 5. Test again
lua chat
# Verify improvements

# 6. Deploy when satisfied
lua push skill
lua deploy

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Feature Optimization

# 1. Review current features
lua features
→ View all features and their usage

# 2. Disable unused features
→ Deactivate features not being used
# Improves performance and reduces complexity

# 3. Optimize active features
→ Update context for better behavior
→ Add examples and guidelines

# 4. Test optimization
lua chat
# Verify improvements

# 5. Monitor results
# Check conversations in admin dashboard
lua admin

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Integration with Other Commands

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Features + Persona

Coordinate features with persona: 
# 1. Enable features
lua features
→ Enable: rag, inquiry

# 2. Update persona to mention capabilities
lua persona sandbox
# Add: "I can search our knowledge base and collect details via inquiry forms"

# 3. Test together
lua chat

# 4. Deploy both
lua push persona
lua push skill

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Features + Skills

Build skills that use platform features: 
# 1. Enable features you need (e.g. RAG + inquiry)
lua features
→ Activate: rag

# 2. Add or extend tools in your skill project
vim src/tools/MyTool.ts

# 3. Test
lua test

# 4. Deploy
lua push skill

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Features + Environment

Different features per environment: 
# Development: Enable all features for testing
lua features
→ Activate: All features

# Production: Enable only needed features
lua features
→ Activate: rag, inquiry
→ Deactivate: webSearch

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Best Practices

Enable only features you need:
# ✅ Good: Start with essentials
lua features
→ Enable: rag only (add webSearch or inquiry when needed)

# Test and add more as needed

# ❌ Bad: Enable everything "just in case"
→ Enable: All features
# Adds complexity and potential confusion
Detailed instructions improve results:
# ✅ Good: Detailed context
"Use inquiry forms for technical escalations.
Include: problem summary, steps to reproduce,
customer impact, and priority level."

# ❌ Bad: Vague context
"Use forms for problems."
Always test feature changes:
lua features
→ Update context

lua chat
# Immediately test the changes

# Verify behavior matches expectations
Keep notes on feature configuration:
# In README.md or docs
## Active Features

- Knowledge Search (rag): Internal docs only
- Web Search: Disabled (use internal knowledge)
- Inquiry Forms: Disabled (not collecting structured data)
Audit features periodically:
# Monthly review
lua features
→ Check active features
→ Disable unused features
→ Update context based on learnings
→ Test improvements

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Troubleshooting

Error: “Failed to fetch features”Solutions:
  1. Verify authentication: 
    lua auth key
  2. Check lua.skill.yaml has agentId: 
    agent:
  agentId: agent_abc123
  3. Test API connection: 
    lua admin
# If admin works, features should too
Problem: Editor opens but changes don’t saveSolutions:
  1. Make sure you save in editor (:wq for vim)
  2. Confirm when prompted after editing
  3. Check for error messages
  4. Try again with refresh: 
    lua features
→ Refresh list
→ Try update again
Problem: Enabled feature not available in chatSolutions:
  1. Verify feature is active: 
    lua features
# Check status shows ✅
  2. Refresh agent session: 
    lua chat
# Start new chat session
  3. Check feature context is not empty
  4. Redeploy if needed: 
    lua push skill
lua deploy
Error: “Feature update failed”Solutions:
  1. Check agentId is correct
  2. Verify API key has permissions
  3. Ensure feature name is valid
  4. Check network connection
  5. Try refreshing features list first
Problem: Context update doesn’t open editorSolutions:
  1. Set EDITOR environment variable: 
    export EDITOR=vim
# or nano, code, etc.
  2. Add to shell config (~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc): 
    echo 'export EDITOR=vim' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc
  3. Try different editor: 
    export EDITOR=nano
lua features

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Requirements

  • Authentication: Valid API key (lua auth configure)
  • Project: Must be in skill directory with lua.skill.yaml
  • Agent ID: Configuration must contain agent.agentId
  • Permissions: API key must have agent management permissions

lua persona

Configure agent personality to work with features

lua chat

Test features in conversation

lua admin

View feature usage in admin dashboard

lua push skill

Deploy skills that use features

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Next Steps

Features overview

What each feature does (rag, webSearch, inquiry)

Test Features

Use lua chat to test feature behavior

Build Skills

Create tools that leverage features

Configure Persona

Update persona to mention capabilities

Admin Dashboard

Monitor feature usage