> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.4minds.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cloud Shell

> Use the 4MINDS Cloud Shell to interact with your models, datasets, and personas through the command-line interface.

The Cloud Shell provides a powerful command-line interface (CLI) for managing and interacting with your 4MINDS resources. Access it directly from the platform to execute commands, query models, and manage your AI workflows.

## Accessing Cloud Shell

To open Cloud Shell, click the terminal icon in the top right corner of the screen, next to the notifications icon.

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## Getting Help

Get help for specific command categories:

```bash theme={null}
help --models         # Model management commands
help --datasets       # Dataset management commands
help --chat           # Chat and conversation commands
help --personas       # Persona commands
```

## General Commands

Essential commands for navigating and using the Cloud Shell:

| Command  | Description                   | Shortcut |
| -------- | ----------------------------- | -------- |
| `whoami` | Show current user information | -        |
| `api`    | Show available API endpoints  | -        |
| `clear`  | Clear terminal screen         | Ctrl+L   |
| `exit`   | Close terminal                | Esc      |

## Quick Start

Get started quickly with these common commands:

### List your Models

```bash theme={null}
models
```

View all AI models in your account.

### List your Datasets

```bash theme={null}
datasets
```

View all datasets available in your account.

### Chat with a Model

```bash theme={null}
chat <model-id> <prompt>
```

Start an interactive chat session with a specific model. Replace `<model-id>` with your model's identifier and `<prompt>` with your message.

**Example:**

```bash theme={null}
chat my-chatbot-model "What are the key features of 4MINDS?"
```

## Command Syntax

For detailed command syntax and options, use the help flag with the specific category:

```bash theme={null}
help --<category>
```

Replace `<category>` with `models`, `datasets`, `chat`, or `personas` to see detailed documentation for that command group.