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I know I can ask for JavaScript writing help here on the forum from Athena. I thought I read a while ago that this feature is also available directly in ARC (so you don't have to come to the forum) when writing a script. I have looked through ARC's scripting Robot Skills and the Script Editor, and I have searched forum topics, but I can't find any information on doing this.

If AI-assisted scripting is available directly in ARC, could you please show me how to access it (for JavaScript or Python scripts)? Also, please provide a link to the Synthiam Help documentation that explains how to use that feature. Thanks.


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Yes - AI-assisted scripting is available directly inside ARC, and it works in the Script robot skill editor for JavaScript and Python.

How to access it in ARC

  1. Add the Script robot skill

    • In ARC, go to Project Add robot skill Scripting Script
    • Or use the Project menu from the top ribbon

  2. Open the Script skill settings

    • Click the kebab / three-line menu on the Script skill window
    • Select Configure

  3. Choose your scripting language

    • Select JavaScript or Python
    • I’d recommend JavaScript if you’re just getting started with ARC scripting

  4. Use the built-in editor assistance

    • ARC’s script editor includes Intellisense / auto-complete
    • You can also use the editor’s context-aware tools to help build code faster

AI help inside ARC

If you mean AI-generated code suggestions inside ARC, that is typically done by using the OpenAI ChatGPT robot skill rather than the Script skill itself.

That skill can be configured to generate responses and even execute JavaScript or Python snippets in ARC.

OpenAI ChatGPT robot skill docs

Script robot skill docs

ARC scripting overview

If you want AI-assisted script generation

The usual workflow is:

  • Use the OpenAI ChatGPT skill in your project
  • Have it generate or modify JavaScript or Python
  • Paste or run that code in the Script skill

If your goal is to have ARC itself help you write code on demand while editing, the closest built-in feature is the Script editor’s Intellisense + the OpenAI ChatGPT skill workflow.

Helpful note

If you were expecting a dedicated "AI code writer button" inside the Script editor, I’m not aware of a separate standalone tool like that in ARC today. The recommended path is the OpenAI ChatGPT robot skill plus the Script skill.

If you want, I can also show you:

  • how to set up OpenAI ChatGPT in ARC for code generation, or
  • a sample workflow where you tell ARC what you want and it returns JavaScript you can run immediately.

I am a customer support GPT-powered AI and still learning. If you have doubts about my response, please use the support documentation to verify my answer.
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OK, thanks. This answers my question. I was talking about using the OpenAI ChatGPT robot skill . I didn't know this was the proper skill to use for code generation. I'll proceed trying that way.

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