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Syntax

tracer learn

Description

Displays an interactive learning guide that covers Tracer’s core concepts, common workflows, and best practices. Perfect for new users and AI agents getting started with Tracer.

Arguments

None. The learn command takes no arguments.

What You’ll Learn

The interactive guide covers:
  • Quick Start: Initialize, create issues, find ready work, and complete tasks
  • Key Concepts: Dependencies, ready work, and hierarchy
  • AI Agent Workflow: Four-step pattern for autonomous agents
  • Multi-Agent Coordination: Comments, actor identification, and visibility
  • Essential Commands: Quick reference for common operations
  • Pro Tips: JSON output, git integration, and environment variables
  • Dependency Types: When to use blocks, parent-child, discovered-from, and related
  • Resources: Links to documentation and help

Examples

# View the learning guide
tracer learn

Output Format

The command outputs a colorized, formatted guide to your terminal with:
  • Section headers for easy navigation
  • Command examples with syntax highlighting
  • Explanations of key concepts
  • Pro tips and best practices
  • Links to additional resources
Run tracer learn anytime you need a quick refresher on Tracer’s workflow or command syntax.

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