Prompt Apps
Prompt Apps are reusable prompt templates with customizable inputs, making it easy to repeat common workflows.
Overview
A Prompt App consists of:
- A template prompt with placeholders
- Input fields for each placeholder
- Configuration options (model, tools, etc.)
- Optional keyboard shortcut
Creating a Prompt App
- Go to Settings → Prompt Apps
- Click Add Prompt App
- Configure the app:
- Name and description
- Prompt template
- Input fields
- Settings
Prompt Template
Use syntax for dynamic inputs:
Translate the following text to {{language}}:
{{text}}Input Field Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | Single-line text input |
| Textarea | Multi-line text input |
| Select | Dropdown with options |
| Checkbox | Boolean toggle |
| Number | Numeric input |
| Date | Date picker |
| File | File attachment |
| Image | Image attachment |
Field Configuration
For each input field:
- Name: Matches the placeholder
- Label: Display text
- Default: Pre-filled value
- Required: Must be filled
- Options: For select fields
App Settings
Model
Choose a specific model for this app, or use the default.
Tools
Configure which tools are available:
- Auto
- Manual selection
- None
Reasoning
Set extended thinking level:
- Off
- Low/Medium/High
Incognito
Run without memory features.
Keyboard Shortcut
Assign a global hotkey to quickly launch the app.
Using Prompt Apps
From Sidebar
- Click Prompt Apps in the sidebar
- Select your app
- Fill in the inputs
- Click Run
With Keyboard Shortcut
Press the assigned shortcut to:
- Open the app runner
- Fill in inputs
- Execute the prompt
Quick Access
Pin frequently used apps for quick access.
Example Prompt Apps
Code Reviewer
Review this {{language}} code for:
- Bugs and errors
- Performance issues
- Best practices
Code:
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Write a {{tone}} email to {{recipient}} about:
{{topic}}
Keep it {{length}}.Translator
Translate to {{target_language}}:
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Preserve formatting and tone.Execution History
Alma keeps a history of Prompt App executions:
- Go to app settings
- Click History
- View past runs and outputs
Organizing Apps
Sorting
Drag and drop to reorder apps in the list.
Categories
Use naming conventions to group related apps:
[Work] Meeting Notes[Dev] Code Review[Personal] Journal
Sharing Apps
Export Prompt Apps for sharing:
- Right-click an app
- Select Export
- Share the JSON file
Import shared apps:
- Click Import
- Select the JSON file
- The app is added to your list
Troubleshooting
"Placeholder Not Found"
- Check placeholder names match exactly
- Use
format
"Input Required"
- Fill in all required fields
- Check for validation errors
"Shortcut Conflict"
- The shortcut is used by another app
- Choose a different key combination
