Common errors and fixes
The messages you’re most likely to see, and how to resolve them.
| What you see | What it means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “No app in context” | The request needs an app, but none is selected. | Open or choose the target app and ask again. |
| “Open a folder before using /goal” | Goals need a workspace folder. | Open a workspace folder, then use /goal. |
| A message saying an action isn’t turned on | A Settings → Security toggle is off. | Turn on the matching toggle and ask again. |
| “This task needs Computer Use. Turn it on in Settings, then try again” | The task needs desktop control. | Turn on Settings → Computer Use and finish the setup checklist. |
| “Messaging is disabled. Open Settings > Messaging to enable it” | No messaging platform is connected. | Connect one in Settings → Messaging. |
| A sign-in page or “no saved login available” | The site needs you to be signed in. | Let Proto use a saved login or import your sign-in for that site. Complete any step it hands to you. |
| A sign-in blocked by a passkey | Passkeys from Chrome or iCloud can’t be used. | Use the site’s “try another way” option. |
| An unavailable page from an old report link | Report pages are retired. | Ask for the data in the chat, or for a custom page. |