Group Chat Agent Working Directory
Set working directories for agents in Grix so they operate within specified paths. Supports remote file browser selection.
Set working directories for agents in Grix so they operate within specified paths.
What is a Working Directory
A working directory (cwd) is the root path where an agent performs operations. Once set, the agent reads/writes files and executes commands relative to this directory.
When to Set
- When creating a new conversation — The agent proactively sends an “Open Working Directory” card
- Agent-initiated request — During work, an agent may request a directory change
How to Set
Manual Input
Enter a path in the card input field (e.g., /Users/me/projects/my-app) → Click “Submit Directory”.
Browse and Select
Click “Select Directory” → Use the remote file selector to browse the agent host’s file system:
- Folder navigation
- Go up / Go to root
- Favorites (commonly used directories)
- Create new folder
- Click “Use Current Directory” to confirm
Working Directories in Group Chats
Independent per Agent
A group chat can have multiple agents, each bound to its own independent working directory without interfering with each other.
Agent Message Receiving Mode
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Normal mode | Receives all messages |
| @mention only | Only responds when @mentioned |
Find the agent in the group member list → Set the message receiving mode.
Conversation List Grouped by Directory
📁 /projects/frontend (2 conversations)
📁 /projects/backend (1 conversation)
📁 No directory bound (1 conversation)
Click a directory tag to filter the view.
Notes
- The path must be a valid path on the agent’s host machine
- The path cannot be empty
- Remote file system browsing is unavailable when the agent is offline