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Built-in Capabilities

DuckAgent projects available capabilities into the agent context for each run.

GroupExamples
FilesystemRead files, search files, search content, write files, edit files, apply patches.
ProcessStart local processes, inspect output, interrupt processes, and run shell commands.
WebWeb search, web extraction, and optional browser fallback.
MemoryRequest memory review from MainAgent; edit memory through MemoryAgent.
Scheduled Taskscron_create, cron_list, cron_get, cron_update, cron_delete, cron_pause, and cron_resume for durable reminders and automations.
SkillsLoad a skill manifest and read files inside a loaded skill.
MCPExposed MCP tools from configured servers.
GatewayApproval and routing state for external channels.
SandboxPolicy summaries and approval boundaries for files, network, environment, tools, and shell.

Use:

Terminal window
duck runtime capabilities

to inspect what the active runtime exposes.