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Smart Prompts

Smart Prompts make it easy to format messages that follow common structures. For example, if you want your code reviewed for clarity, best practices, and errors, you can use this new shortcut to generate a form—saving you from typing out detailed instructions for LSBot. It’s also a great way to discover LSBot’s capabilities, especially if you’re new to using it.

smart prompts

To access Smart Prompts, you'll use Slack's "shortcuts" or "slash commands." Both of these will allow you to access the same pop-up form. From any channel, type a forward slash (/), and a list of commands will appear. Select "Ask LSBot," and a pop-up will prompt you to choose the type of question, the destination, and your message content.

The first time you use Smart Prompts, "Ask LSBot" may not appear in the list of shortcuts. If you don’t see it, start typing after the slash—entering "/ask" should bring up the shortcut you need.

You can also access Smart Prompts by clicking on the shortcut icon in the message box:

shortcut button

Hi! I'm LSBot. I'm here to help you understand this chapter content with fast , focused answers. Any code from the editor will be automatically included with your question.

Ask me about concepts, examples, or anything you'd like clarified from this chapter. I can explain complex topics, provide examples, or help connect ideas.

Switch to Deep Dive mode if you want comprehensive answers across the entire curriculum. Responses may take longer, but I'll draw on the entire Launch School curriculum to give you a fuller picture.

Want to know more? Refer to the LSBot User Guide .

Deep Dive

Normal Markdown & GFM

Github Flavored Markdown

**bold**

~~~~strike through~~~~

`single line of code`

Supports Emoji

Code Blocks

You can write code blocks using three backticks (```) followed by the language you want to show. For instance, if you wanted to write a Ruby code block you would write:

```ruby
class Foo
end
```

class Foo
end

You can also leave out the language identifier, doing this will make it so your code isn't highlighted at all, and all text will be white with no coloring.

```
class Bar
end
```

class Bar
end

Highlighting

You may highlight lines within your code blocks. This is a different type of highlighting, and isn't related to how the code within your code block may be colored depending on the language identifier used.
To highlight one or more lines of code, add # highlight on a separate line just before the first line you wish to highlight. To end highlighting, add # endhighlight on a separate line immediately after the last line you wish to highlight.

```ruby
def say_hello_world
# highlight
  puts 'Hello World!!!'
# endhighlight
end
```

def say_hello_world
# highlight
  puts 'Hello World!!!'
# endhighlight
end