Poncho's commands

The full list, with costs and unlocks, is on the Commands reference.

"Takes time" commands make him actually do something (and wait for it). Sensors are instant.

Always available

Command	Does	Returns
`move(dir)`	Roll one tile `North` / `East` / `South` / `West`	`False` if blocked
`move_by(dx, dy)`	Roll dx across (+ = right), dy down (+ = down)	`False` if blocked
`wait(seconds)`	Idle and cool down (3× cooling)
`till()`	Till the soil under him	`True`/`False`
`plant(Potato)`	Plant a seed on tilled soil (uses 1 seed)	`True`/`False`
`water()`	Water the tile (crops need water to grow)	`True`/`False`
`harvest()`	Pick a ripe crop → potatoes in the bag	`True`/`False`
`is_tilled()`	Is the tile under him tilled?	`True`/`False`
`is_ripe()`	Is the crop under him ripe?	`True`/`False`
`get_crop()`	What's planted under him	`Potato`, `Radish`, `Beans`, `Corn`, `Duskberry`, `AetherLily` or `None`
`clear(dir)`	Hit the brush/tree/boulder next to him (your land only); weeds, wood or stone go in the bag	`True` when it's gone
`look(dir)`	What's next to him: `Tree`, `Boulder`, `Brush`, a crop, something built (`WoodenFence`, `Bench`...)	that, or `None`
`deposit(what, dir)`	Put all of something from the bag into the storage next to him	how many went in
`deposit_all(dir)`	Put everything that storage accepts into it (never potatoes)	how many went in
`withdraw(what, count, dir)`	Take up to count of something out of the storage next to him	how many he got
`stored(what, dir)`	How many of something are in the storage next to him	number
`scan_structures()`	Everything built in sensor range	list of `[dx, dy, Thing]`
`build(dir)`	Work on the construction site next to him	`True` when it's finished
`dock()`	Plug into a charging dock next to him: big cool-down, better mood	`True`/`False`
`read_sign(dir)`	The text on the sign or banner next to him	text (`''` if none)
`spread(what)`	Spread a bag of `Compost`, `Urea`, `Lime`, `Sulfur`, `Phosphate` or `Potash` on the tile	`True`/`False`
`attack(dir)`	(ruins) Zap whatever is next to him	`True` if it hit
`open_crate(dir)`	(ruins) Pry open an adjacent crate; loot goes to the bag	`True` if there was one
`danger()`	(boss room) Is the tile under him marked by the Loop Warden?	`True`/`False`
`scan_danger()`	(boss room) Every marked tile in sensor range	list of `[dx, dy]`
`boss_open()`	(boss room) Is the Warden venting (shield down)?	`True`/`False`

Unlocked by Syntax Manuals

Using a locked command stops the program and Poncho tells you which manual teaches it.

Manual	Where	Teaches
Sensors	Your first ruins crate always has it	`scan()` → list of `[dx, dy]` enemies · `scan_crates()` → list of `[dx, dy]` crates · `nearest_enemy()` → `[dx, dy]` or `None` · `enemy_in_range()` → `True`/`False`
Horticulture	Shop, 40	`is_watered()` · `fertilize()` (uses 1 fertilizer; crops ripen ~25% faster)
Navigation	Shop, 25	`get_x()` · `get_y()` (his grid column / row)
Agronomy	Shop, 60 (notebook ch. 4)	`get_soil()` → rough soil health 0–100 · `get_neighbors()` → `[North, East, South, West]` crops · `get_ripeness()` → 0–100
Memory	Notebook ch. 8 reward, or the Mendwell trader (Trusted)	dictionaries · `remember(name, value)` keeps a value even after the program stops (and in saves; up to 32 things) · `recall(name)` → it back, or `None` · `forget(name)`

Unlocked by perks

Perk	Teaches
Soil Science	`take_sample()` (sample the tile into Poncho's case) · `get_lab()` → `[pH, N, P, K]` from the last lab test, or `None`
Field Probe	`probe()` → live `[pH, N, P, K]`
Subroutines	`run_script("name")` runs one of your saved scripts, then carries on (see Saved scripts)
Functions	Shop 150, or a rare crate drop	the `def` keyword (`def`, `return`, `global`)