Action Commands

Code Targets

These are quick ways you can ask for help on any text-based snippet you've highlighted. You can highlight a block of code and ask CodeVista a question: Type @selected_code in the prompt to include the currently selected code in your editor.

For example:
Write unit tests for this module @selected_code

Type @current_file in the prompt to include the entire content of the current file in your editor.

For example:
‍Help me add docstrings to all functions in @current_file

If you've uploaded files using Code Context feature, you can reference them by typing @file:fileName, @function:functionName, or @class:className.

For example:
Explain the purpose of @function:calculateTotal.

Predefined Actions

CodeVista provides a set of predefined actions that allow you to perform common coding tasks or trigger specific functionalities with a single command.

To access these predefined actions, type the forward-slash character ( / ) in the prompt input box to reveal a list of predefined actions available for use.

Command

Example

Description

/web_search

/web_search @selected_code

Perform a web search on the internet for the provided code snippet.

/explain

/explain @selected_code

Ask CodeVista to explain the provided code snippet or concept.

Tips:
You can chain a Code Target with a Predefined Action to quickly perform an action on a code snippet.

For example: /fix

 This code is throwing an error: [paste error and code here]

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Code Targets Predefined Actions