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. Example: Help me add docstrings to all functions in @current_file

If you've uploaded files using the "Code Context" feature, you can reference them by typing @file:fileName, @function:functionName, or @class:className. Example: Explain the purpose of @function:calculateTotalCost.

Type @workspace and ask questions about the entire repository synchronized via Code Context feature. Currently, Q&A in workspace only supports following programming languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, and C#.

Workspace questions and answers are saved in Task Status component. User can also reuse previously asked workspace-related questions in Task Status:

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.
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To access these predefined actions, type the forward-slash character ( / ) in the prompt input box This will display a list of available predefined actions that you can use.

For detailed information on the /autofix and /feedback commands, please see the Autofix and Feedback System sections.

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.

You can easily trigger action Explain by clicking on quick action button op of functions in current coding file

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Code Targets Predefined Actions