What it does
The Settings skill lets sideBar read and update your profile, personal preferences, and device-local preferences directly from Chat. You can ask sideBar to update your name, job title, or home location, change how it communicates with you, swap the app theme, or adjust preferences like temperature units, all without leaving the conversation.Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Profile & Preferences | Reads and updates your profile details, personal context, communication style, and profile photo |
| Set UI theme | Switches the app between light and dark mode |
| Device Preferences | Updates device-local preferences such as temperature units and biometric lock |
When sideBar uses it
When you ask sideBar to read or change something about your profile or app settings. Common triggers:- Updating your profile (“Change my job title to X”)
- Adjusting how sideBar works with you (“Switch to a more formal communication style”)
- Changing the app appearance (“Switch to dark mode”)
- Updating preferences (“Change weather to Fahrenheit”)
Requirements
- Tier: Standard (included, no installation needed)
- API key: None required
How to enable
The Settings skill is enabled by default. To toggle it, go to Settings → Skills.Examples
“Update my location to Edinburgh.”
“Switch to dark mode.”
“Change my communication style to formal.”
“Remove my profile picture.”
“Show me my current profile settings.”