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

1. Go to Settings → Prompt Apps
2. Click Add Prompt App
3. 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

1. Click Prompt Apps in the sidebar
2. Select your app
3. Fill in the inputs
4. Click Run

With Keyboard Shortcut

Press the assigned shortcut to:

1. Open the app runner
2. Fill in inputs
3. 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:
{{code}}

Email Writer

Write a {{tone}} email to {{recipient}} about:

{{topic}}

Keep it {{length}}.

Translator

Translate to {{target_language}}:

{{text}}

Preserve formatting and tone.

Execution History

Alma keeps a history of Prompt App executions:

1. Go to app settings
2. Click History
3. 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:

1. Right-click an app
2. Select Export
3. Share the JSON file

Import shared apps:

1. Click Import
2. Select the JSON file
3. 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