> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://codearchitect.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# codearchitect_help

> Discover available CodeArchitect MCP features and get usage guidance

Get help about CodeArchitect MCP features. This is the **easiest way to start** - just say `use codearchitect` and your AI assistant will show you everything available.

## Parameters

<ParamField body="feature" type="string">
  Optional. Specific feature name to get help for (`store_session`, `get_session`). If not provided, returns help for all features.
</ParamField>

## Response

### Success

<ResponseField name="success" type="boolean" required>
  Always `true`.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="message" type="string" required>
  Help message title.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="usage_pattern" type="string" required>
  Usage pattern explanation.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features" type="array" required>
  Array of feature objects with name, description, usage, examples, when\_to\_use, and details.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features[].name" type="string" required>
  Feature name (e.g., `store_session`).
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features[].description" type="string" required>
  Brief feature description.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features[].usage" type="string" required>
  Usage pattern (e.g., `use codearchitect store_session [topic]`).
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features[].examples" type="string[]" required>
  Array of example prompts.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features[].when_to_use" type="string[]" required>
  Array of use case descriptions.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="features[].details" type="string" required>
  Detailed explanation and next steps.
</ResponseField>

## Examples

### Get Help for All Features

<RequestExample>
  ```bash theme={null}
  use codearchitect
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json Success theme={null}
  {
    "success": true,
    "message": "CodeArchitect MCP - Available Features",
    "usage_pattern": "Say \"use codearchitect [feature_name]\" or just \"use codearchitect\" to see options",
    "features": [
      {
        "name": "store_session",
        "description": "Save important conversations for future reference",
        "usage": "use codearchitect store_session [topic]",
        "examples": [
          "use codearchitect store_session",
          "use codearchitect store_session \"authentication implementation\""
        ],
        "when_to_use": [
          "After important discussions",
          "When solving complex problems",
          "When documenting decisions"
        ],
        "details": "Saves to ~/.codearchitect/sessions/ (always). Optionally also to project folder. Auto-detects export files from ~/.codearchitect/exports/. Next: Use get_session to retrieve."
      },
      {
        "name": "get_session",
        "description": "Retrieve previous conversations to avoid re-explaining",
        "usage": "use codearchitect get_session [filename] [date]",
        "examples": [
          "use codearchitect get_session",
          "use codearchitect get_session authentication-implementation",
          "use codearchitect get_session 2025-11-18"
        ],
        "when_to_use": [
          "When you need context from a previous conversation",
          "Before explaining something you already discussed",
          "When continuing work on a previous topic"
        ],
        "details": "Retrieves stored sessions by filename or date. Lists all sessions if no parameters provided. Next: Use store_session to save new conversations."
      }
    ]
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

### Get Help for Specific Feature

<RequestExample>
  ```bash theme={null}
  use codearchitect store_session
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json Success theme={null}
  {
    "success": true,
    "message": "CodeArchitect MCP - store_session Feature",
    "usage_pattern": "Say \"use codearchitect store_session [topic]\"",
    "features": [
      {
        "name": "store_session",
        "description": "Save important conversations for future reference",
        "usage": "use codearchitect store_session [topic]",
        "examples": [
          "use codearchitect store_session",
          "use codearchitect store_session \"authentication implementation\""
        ],
        "when_to_use": [
          "After important discussions",
          "When solving complex problems",
          "When documenting decisions"
        ],
        "details": "Saves to ~/.codearchitect/sessions/ (always). Optionally also to project folder. Auto-detects export files from ~/.codearchitect/exports/. Next: Use get_session to retrieve."
      }
    ]
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

## Usage Tips

* **Start here**: Just say `use codearchitect` to see all available features
* **No memorization needed**: The help tool shows you exactly what to say
* **Context-aware**: Your AI assistant will guide you through the process
* **Feature-specific help**: Ask for help on a specific feature to get detailed guidance

## When to Use

* **First time users**: Discover what CodeArchitect can do
* **Forgot a command**: Quick reference for usage patterns
* **Exploring features**: See examples and use cases for each feature
* **Onboarding**: Perfect for getting started with CodeArchitect MCP