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Drift CLI understands natural language commands, so you can describe what you want to build using conversational language instead of memorizing complex ROS2 or Gazebo commands.

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Natural language patterns

You can talk to Drift like you’re talking to a colleague. The AI understands the intent behind your commands and translates them into the appropriate robotics workflow.
No more memorizing complex ROS2 commands or Gazebo configurations — just describe what you want to build, and Drift handles the rest.

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Common tasks

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Creating workspaces and robots

Use natural language to create ROS2 workspaces and robot models: 
drift> create a ROS workspace

drift> create a three arm manipulator with camera sensor
Drift automatically handles:
  • Workspace and package generation
  • URDF/SDF file creation
  • Proper ROS2 structure and conventions

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Launching simulations

Start your robot simulations with simple commands: 
drift> launch my robot with the custom world file
Drift takes care of:
  • Launch file generation and validation
  • Process management
  • Environment setup

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Adding sensors and components

Modify your robot by describing what you want to add: 
drift> add a lidar sensor to my robot and rebuild
The CLI will:
  • Update your robot’s model files
  • Rebuild the workspace
  • Validate the configuration

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Debugging issues

Ask Drift to help troubleshoot problems: 
drift> why isn't my camera publishing images?
Drift provides:
  • AI-assisted troubleshooting
  • Error analysis
  • Real-time problem solving
  • Adaptive planning for error recovery

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Command examples

Here are more examples of what you can ask Drift to do: 
drift> create a new ROS2 package called my_robot
drift> set up a workspace in /home/user/robot_ws
drift> list all packages in my workspace

drift> create a mobile robot with differential drive
drift> add a depth camera to the front of my robot
drift> change the wheel radius to 0.1 meters

drift> start the simulation in Gazebo
drift> launch with the warehouse world
drift> spawn my robot at position x=1 y=2

drift> show me the sensor topics
drift> check if the lidar is working
drift> analyze the tf tree for errors

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Getting help

If you’re unsure what to ask or want to see more examples, use the /help command: 
drift> /help
This displays comprehensive help information and command examples to get you started.