> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://arka-agent-mintlify-f21cea86.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Command aliases, subcommand synonyms, and skill names

> Reference for Arka's command aliases, agent name overrides, subcommand synonyms, and skill-name equivalents that let you invoke the same feature multiple ways.

Arka uses aliases at several levels: the main command name, helper functions, subcommand synonyms, and skill-name equivalents.

## Main command

| Command | What it is |
| - | - |
| `arka` | Default entry point |
| `agent` | Always available; same NL router |
| Custom name | Set `AGENT_NAME=mybot` in `.env` |

Wake phrases include the agent name: **"hey arka, …"**

## Subcommand synonyms

| Synonyms | Maps to |
| - | - |
| `reload` / `refresh` / `relink` | Reload config |
| `start` / `up` | Start services |
| `stop` / `down` | Stop services |
| `youtube` / `yt` | YouTube commands |
| `youtube_bulk` / `yt_bulk` | Bulk downloads |
| `youtube_download` / `yt_download` | Single download |
| `youtube_research` / `yt_research` | YouTube research |
| `predict` / `predictions` / `forecast` | Predictions talent |
| `stock` / `stocks` / `market` | Stock intelligence |
| `skills` / `plugins` / `extensions` | Plugin management |
| `supermemory` / `sm` / `memory-cloud` | Cloud memory |
| `pdf` / `document` / `docs` | PDF RAG |
| `download` / `dl` | Download media |
| `quiz` / `quiz_practice` | Quiz practice |
| `council` / `deliberate` | Arka Council |
| `open` / `browse` / `open_url` | Open URL in browser |
| `timezone_convert` / `tz_convert` | Timezone conversion |
| `interesting_fact` / `fun fact` | Interesting trivia |
| `self` / `self_improve` | Self-improve loop |
| `provider` | LLM provider selection |
| `mode` | Operation mode (agent/ask/plan/debug) |

## Skill-name equivalents

| Names | Notes |
| - | - |
| `stock` / `stock_analysis` | Market bridge |
| `pass` / `generate_password` | Password vault |
| `doc_*` / `pdf_*` | Document RAG |
| `macro` | Alias for `stock macro` |
| `emotion` | Alias for `stock emotion` |

## Fish shell helpers

| Function | Equivalent |
| - | - |
| `arka agent_route` | Preview routing without executing |
| `arka route` | Last routing decision |
| `arka route` | Explain skill choice |
| `yt_research` | `youtube_research` |
| `arka yt_bulk` | `youtube_bulk` |
| `arka yt_download` | `youtube_download` |

## Discover on your machine

```bash theme={null}
arka help
arka skills list
grep AGENT_NAME ~/.config/arka/.env
```


## Related topics

- [Arka — AI terminal agent documentation](/index.md)
- [Quickstart: install Arka and run your first command](/quickstart.md)
- [Arka CLI command and flag reference](/guides/cli.md)
- [How to code with Arka](/guides/code-with-arka.md)
- [AI agent guide — use Arka over MCP](/guides/ai-agents.md)


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