A skill is a saved set of instructions that tells Brena how to handle a certain kind of request, like bulk task edits or a schedule health dashboard. Use a skill when you want Brena to follow the same steps, tone or format every time.
Pick a skill
In the Brena panel, click the lightning icon next to New chat.
The Skills list opens. Use the tabs to filter: All, Personal (skills you created) or Brena (built-in skills).
Click a skill to use it for your next request, or choose No skill to let Brena decide how to route the request.
Each skill shows a short description of when to use it, and the AI model it runs on.
Create a skill
Open the Skills list and click + New skill.
Enter a Skill name, for example pour-checklist.
Write the Skill instructions in Markdown. The section at the top between the
---lines is optional frontmatter:when: describe when Brena should apply this skill.
tone: for example, formal or concise.
tools: which parts of gantterAi™ the skill can use, for example drive and smart-items.
Below the frontmatter, describe how Brena should interpret and respond to matching requests.
Switch between Raw and Formatted to check how it reads.
Click Create Skill.
Turn on Author with Brena if you want Brena to help write the instructions. Allow to embed code lets the skill include code. Skills you create are saved privately to your account.
Example skill
--- when: the user asks for a concrete pour checklist or pour-day tasks tone: concise tools: [smart-items] --- # Pour checklist Create one task for each step: formwork inspection, rebar inspection, pre-pour sign-off, pour, finish and cure. Link them finish-to-start, assign the Concrete work team, and ask for the pour date if it isn't given.