Telemetry data
Learn about the telemetry data IBM Bob can collect, how it's used to improve the product, and how to enable or disable data collection.
IBM Bob does not collect telemetry data by default. You must opt in to enable telemetry data collection. When enabled:
- Actions are recorded that you take in IBM Bob.
- It helps identify which features are the most useful to users.
- You can enable or disable the collection of this data at any time.
Telemetry data helps IBM learn how to improve Bob. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Collected data
The table below summarizes the categories of usage data that IBM Bob can collect.
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Tasks | Records the action of a task being opened, completed, or reopened. |
| Inline completion | Records the generation, acceptance, or rejection of inline code completion. |
| DevSecOps scans | Records the initiation, successful completion, or failure of a scheduled scan. |
| Task | Records confirmation, clarification, or approval of tasks. |
| Conversation message | Records the action of a message being sent from you to Bob or Bob to you. |
| Tool | Records the use of tool invocations, such as execute_command, read_file, and others. |
How to enable or disable telemetry data collection
- In the top menu bar, click IBM Bob > Settings > Settings. Then, click Application > Telemetry.
- Click the checkbox next to Enable Telemetry to enable telemetry data collection. Leave it unchecked to disable it.
- In the top menu bar, click File > Settings > Settings > Application > Telemetry.
- Click the checkbox next to Enable Telemetry to enable telemetry data collection. Leave it unchecked to disable it.
Custom rules
Custom rules influence how Bob responds to your requests, aligning output with your specific preferences and project requirements. You can control coding style, documentation approach, and decision-making processes.
Understanding MCP
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