Side Chat (⌘L)
The side chat provides a dedicated space for comprehensive project-wide interactions and complex queries, accessible through the ⌘L shortcut.
Core Capabilities
Project-Wide Access
Query and analyze your entire codebase, search through files, and get comprehensive project insights.
Example:"Find all API endpoints in the project"
Enhanced Context
Add specific files, folders, or external references to your queries using @ commands for more accurate responses.
Example:"@utils/helpers.js explain the authentication flow"
Easy Code Usage
Code snippets in chat responses can be easily copied, dragged into your editor, or applied with a single click.
Example:Copy code with the copy button or drag it directly into your editor
Interaction Methods
- •Drag and drop files/folders into chat
- •Use @ commands for file references
- •Copy code blocks directly from responses
- •Access project-wide search
Since models like ChatGPT and Claude have Multi modal capabilities, you can also upload images and files to the side chat.
💡 Pro Tip:For complex refactoring tasks, add multiple related files to the chat to ensure the AI understands the full context of your codebase.