> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.innate.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manual Triggering

You can trigger skills manually through the Innate Controller App, bypassing the AI agent. This is useful for testing, debugging, or directly controlling the robot.

## Using the Skills Tab for Code-Defined Skills

1. Open the **Innate Controller App**

2. Navigate to the **Skills** tab -> Digital Skills.

3. Select a skill then press **Execute**

The robot will execute the skill without going through the agent's reasoning loop.

For skills that take parameters, the app shows input fields for each argument.

## Directly in Manual Control for Policy-Defined Skills

1. Go to the **Home** tab

2. Press **Manual**

3. Select a skill in the dropdown then press the ▶️ button.

The robot will execute the skill without going through the agent's reasoning loop.

## When to Use Manual Triggering

| Use Case           | Description                                   |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Testing**        | Verify a skill works before deploying         |
| **Debugging**      | Isolate skill behavior from agent logic       |
| **Direct control** | Run a specific action without voice/chat      |
| **Demos**          | Trigger skills on demand during presentations |