# talking to folk

> text Folk like a person. keep the slash commands around for the moments you want control.

the main thing to know: **you don't need special phrasing.** Folk understands
plain language. text it the way you'd text a friend.

> can you find somewhere nice for dinner saturday, walking distance from me?

> remind me to renew my passport next month

> what did i say i wanted to get my brother for his birthday?

Folk figures out what you mean, asks if it needs more, and tells you when it's
done. if something will take a while (like deep research), it'll go work on it
and message you back.

## slash commands

slash commands are shortcuts. you don't need them, but they're handy.
type `/` and the name. the ones most people use:

  - /help: see what folk can do, right in the chat.
  - /new: start a fresh conversation with a clean slate.
  - /stop: tell folk to drop what it's doing right now.
  - /date: plan a full date. this is Folk's flagship skill.
  - /research: kick off a deeper research run.
  - /voice: turn spoken replies on or off.

> **forget the exact command?**
>
  just send **`/help`** or **`/commands`** and Folk lists everything available
  in your chat.

## picking up where you left off

Folk keeps the thread of a conversation, so you can be vague and it'll know what
"it" and "they" refer to. when you want a clean start, a totally new topic,
send `/new`. that wipes the short-term context (your long-term
[memory](/docs/memory) stays).

a few more session helpers:

- **`/retry`**: not happy with the last answer? have Folk try again.
- **`/stop`**: Folk's working on something you no longer want? stop it.

## when folk asks permission

for anything with real-world consequences, like sending an email, booking a table,
or spending money, Folk checks with you first. you'll see a quick prompt and can
reply:

- **`/approve`**: yes, go ahead.
- **`/deny`**: no, don't.

  power users can turn these confirmations off with **`/yolo`**. only do that if
  you're comfortable letting Folk act without asking. it means real actions
  happen without a second look.

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Canonical page: https://www.getfolk.app/docs/talking-to-folk
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