Commands Reference

Complete reference for all GemBoost commands and their usage

GemBoost Commands Guide

GemBoost provides 22 commands for Gemini Cli: /gb:* commands for workflows and @agent-* for specialists.

🎯 Understanding GemBoost Commands

How GemBoost Works

GemBoost provides behavioral context files that Gemini Cli reads to adopt specialized behaviors. When you type /gb:implement, Gemini Cli reads the implement.md context file and follows its behavioral instructions.

GemBoost commands are NOT executed by software - they are context triggers that modify Gemini Cli's behavior through reading specialized instruction files from the framework.

Slash Commands

/gb:*

Trigger workflow patterns and behavioral modes

Agent Invocations

@agent-*

Manually activate specific domain specialists

Flags

--think, --safe-mode

Modify command behavior and depth

The Context Mechanism

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User Input: You type /gb:implement "auth system"
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Context Loading: Gemini Cli reads ~/.gemini/GemBoost/Commands/implement.md
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Behavior Adoption: Gemini applies domain expertise, tool selection, and validation patterns
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Enhanced Output: Structured implementation with security considerations and best practices

Key Point: This creates sophisticated development workflows through context management rather than traditional software execution.

📝 Command Quick Reference

Command TypeWhere to RunFormatPurposeExample
🖥️ InstallationTerminal/CMDGemBoost [command]Setup and maintenanceGemBoost install
🔧 ConfigurationTerminal/CMDpython3 -m GemBoost [command]Advanced configurationpython3 -m GemBoost --version
💬 Slash CommandsGemini Cli/gb:[command]Workflow automation/gb:implement "feature"
🤖 Agent InvocationGemini Cli@agent-[name]Manual specialist activation@agent-security "review"
⚡ Enhanced FlagsGemini Cli/gb:[command] --flagsBehavior modification/gb:analyze --think-hard

Remember: All /gb: commands and @agent- invocations work inside Gemini Cli chat, not your terminal. They trigger Gemini Cli to read specific context files from the GemBoost framework.

Table of Contents

Essential Commands

Core workflow commands for immediate productivity:

💭

/gb:brainstorm - Project Discovery

Purpose: Interactive requirements discovery and project planning

Syntax: /gb:brainstorm "your idea" [--strategy systematic|creative]

Use Cases:

  • • New project planning: /gb:brainstorm "e-commerce platform"
  • • Feature exploration: /gb:brainstorm "user authentication system"
  • • Problem solving: /gb:brainstorm "slow database queries"

/gb:implement - Feature Development

Purpose: Full-stack feature implementation with intelligent specialist routing

Syntax: /gb:implement "feature description" [--type frontend|backend|fullstack] [--focus security|performance]

Use Cases:

  • • Authentication: /gb:implement "JWT login system"
  • • UI components: /gb:implement "responsive dashboard"
  • • APIs: /gb:implement "REST user endpoints"
  • • Database: /gb:implement "user schema with relationships"
🔍

/gb:analyze - Code Assessment

Purpose: Comprehensive code analysis across quality, security, and performance

Syntax: /gb:analyze [path] [--focus quality|security|performance|architecture]

Use Cases:

  • • Project health: /gb:analyze .
  • • Security audit: /gb:analyze --focus security
  • • Performance review: /gb:analyze --focus performance
💼

/gb:business-panel - Strategic Business Analysis

Purpose: Multi-expert business strategy analysis with 9 renowned thought leaders

Syntax: /gb:business-panel "content" [--mode discussion|debate|socratic] [--experts "name1,name2"]

Use Cases:

  • • Strategy evaluation: /gb:business-panel "our go-to-market strategy"
  • • Competitive analysis: /gb:business-panel @competitor_analysis.pdf --mode debate
  • • Innovation assessment: /gb:business-panel "AI product idea" --experts "christensen,drucker"
  • • Strategic learning: /gb:business-panel "competitive strategy" --mode socratic

Expert Panel: Christensen, Porter, Drucker, Godin, Kim/Mauborgne, Collins, Taleb, Meadows, Doumont

🔧

/gb:troubleshoot - Problem Diagnosis

Purpose: Systematic issue diagnosis with root cause analysis

Syntax: /gb:troubleshoot "issue description" [--type build|runtime|performance]

Use Cases:

  • • Runtime errors: /gb:troubleshoot "500 error on login"
  • • Build failures: /gb:troubleshoot --type build
  • • Performance problems: /gb:troubleshoot "slow page load"
🧪

/gb:test - Quality Assurance

Purpose: Comprehensive testing with coverage analysis

Syntax: /gb:test [--type unit|integration|e2e] [--coverage] [--fix]

Use Cases:

  • • Full test suite: /gb:test --coverage
  • • Unit testing: /gb:test --type unit --watch
  • • E2E validation: /gb:test --type e2e
📈

/gb:improve - Code Enhancement

Purpose: Apply systematic code improvements and optimizations

Syntax: /gb:improve [path] [--type performance|quality|security] [--preview]

Use Cases:

  • • General improvements: /gb:improve src/
  • • Performance optimization: /gb:improve --type performance
  • • Security hardening: /gb:improve --type security
📚

/gb:document - Documentation Generation

Purpose: Generate comprehensive documentation for code and APIs

Syntax: /gb:document [path] [--type api|user-guide|technical] [--format markdown|html]

Use Cases:

  • • API docs: /gb:document --type api
  • • User guides: /gb:document --type user-guide
  • • Technical docs: /gb:document --type technical
📋

/gb:workflow - Implementation Planning

Purpose: Generate structured implementation plans from requirements

Syntax: /gb:workflow "feature description" [--strategy agile|waterfall] [--format markdown]

Use Cases:

  • • Feature planning: /gb:workflow "user authentication"
  • • Sprint planning: /gb:workflow --strategy agile
  • • Architecture planning: /gb:workflow "microservices migration"

Common Workflows

Proven command combinations:

New Project Setup

/gb:brainstorm "project concept"      # Define requirements
/gb:design "system architecture"      # Create technical design  
/gb:workflow "implementation plan"    # Generate development roadmap

Feature Development

/gb:implement "feature name"          # Build the feature
/gb:test --coverage                   # Validate with tests
/gb:document --type api               # Generate documentation

Code Quality Improvement

/gb:analyze --focus quality           # Assess current state
/gb:improve --preview                 # Preview improvements
/gb:test --coverage                   # Validate changes

Bug Investigation

/gb:troubleshoot "issue description"  # Diagnose the problem
/gb:analyze --focus problem-area      # Deep analysis
/gb:improve --fix --safe-mode         # Apply targeted fixes

Full Command Reference

Development Commands

CommandPurposeBest For
workflowImplementation planningProject roadmaps, sprint planning
implementFeature developmentFull-stack features, API development
buildProject compilationCI/CD, production builds
designSystem architectureAPI specs, database schemas

Analysis Commands

CommandPurposeBest For
analyzeCode assessmentQuality audits, security reviews
business-panelStrategic analysisBusiness decisions, competitive assessment
troubleshootProblem diagnosisBug investigation, performance issues
explainCode explanationLearning, code reviews

Quality Commands

CommandPurposeBest For
improveCode enhancementPerformance optimization, refactoring
cleanupTechnical debtDead code removal, organization
testQuality assuranceTest automation, coverage analysis
documentDocumentationAPI docs, user guides

Project Management

CommandPurposeBest For
estimateProject estimationTimeline planning, resource allocation
taskTask managementComplex workflows, task tracking
spawnMeta-orchestrationLarge-scale projects, parallel execution

Utility Commands

CommandPurposeBest For
gitVersion controlCommit management, branch strategies
indexCommand discoveryExploring capabilities, finding commands

Session Commands

CommandPurposeBest For
loadContext loadingSession initialization, project onboarding
saveSession persistenceCheckpointing, context preservation
reflectTask validationProgress assessment, completion validation
select-toolTool optimizationPerformance optimization, tool selection

Command Index

By Function

Planning: brainstorm, design, workflow, estimate
Development: implement, build, git
Analysis: analyze, business-panel, troubleshoot, explain
Quality: improve, cleanup, test, document
Management: task, spawn, load, save, reflect
Utility: index, select-tool

By Complexity

Beginner: brainstorm, implement, analyze, test
Intermediate: workflow, design, business-panel, improve, document
Advanced: spawn, task, select-tool, reflect