Beta Feature Activation

Activate early access to new Dex features using an activation code.

Usage

/beta-activate [CODE]

Or just

/beta-activate

and provide the code when prompted.

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Process

Step 1: Get the Activation Code

If no code was provided with the command, ask:

What's your beta activation code?

> Enter your code (e.g., PILAUNCH2026)

Step 2: Validate the Code

Call the beta MCP to validate:

validate_beta_code(code="[USER_CODE]")

If invalid:

That code doesn't match any active beta features.

- Double-check for typos (codes are case-sensitive)
- Make sure you're using a current, unexpired code
- Contact support if you believe this is an error

If valid but already activated:

You've already activated [Feature Name]!

Run `/beta-status` to see your active betas, or `/pi` (example) to use the feature.

Step 3: Activate the Feature

If valid and not yet activated:

activate_beta_feature(code="[USER_CODE]")

Step 4: Show Welcome Message

Display activation confirmation:

# Welcome to [Feature Name] Beta!

**Version:** [version]
**Activated:** [timestamp]

## What You Can Do Now

[List capabilities from the feature config]

## Getting Started

[Read and display the instructions file content]

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Have questions or feedback? Run `/beta-feedback [feature]` anytime.

Step 5: Load Instructions (if available)

Call:

get_beta_instructions(feature="[feature_key]")

If instructions exist, display them as part of the welcome message.

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Examples

Example 1: Direct Activation

User:

/beta-activate PILAUNCH2026

# Welcome to Pi Integration Beta!

**Version:** 0.1.0
**Activated:** 2026-02-03 14:32

## What You Can Do Now

- Delegate complex coding tasks to Pi
- Review Pi's work before applying
- Communicate via MCP bridge

## Getting Started

1. Ensure Pi is installed and running
2. Configure the MCP bridge (see System/Beta/pi/README.md)
3. Try your first delegation: "Hey Pi, create a new MCP server for..."

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Have questions or feedback? Run `/beta-feedback pi` anytime.

Example 2: Prompted Activation

User:

/beta-activate

What's your beta activation code?

User:

WRONGCODE

That code doesn't match any active beta features.

- Double-check for typos (codes are case-sensitive)
- Make sure you're using a current, unexpired code
- Contact support if you believe this is an error

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Error Handling

No Beta System Configured

If

System/beta-features.yaml

doesn't exist:

The beta features system isn't configured yet.

This is a system setup issue. Contact support for assistance.

User Profile Missing

If

System/user-profile.yaml

doesn't exist:

You need to complete onboarding before activating beta features.

Run `/setup` to get started with Dex.

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Notes

• Activation codes are case-sensitive
• Each code unlocks one specific feature
• Activations are permanent (no expiration by default)
• Feature status is stored in

  System/user-profile.yaml