Reading the screen and basics
How to use the interactive screen.
Layout
The screen is divided into three areas:
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Top bar — sign-in status, current model, connected org
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Conversation area — your dialog with the AI
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Input field — where you type instructions
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter | Send the message |
| Shift + Enter | Insert a newline in the input |
| Esc | Cancel the AI’s current task (only while running) |
| Shift + Tab | Switch approval mode |
| Tab | Pick a suggestion (autocomplete) |
| Up / Down | Recall previous input |
| Ctrl + Up / Down | Scroll the conversation area |
Handy in-input features
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Type
/to see a list of command suggestions. Use Tab to pick one -
Type
@to see file-name suggestions. Useful when asking about a specific file -
For copying, Ctrl + A (select all) → Ctrl + C works
Stop the AI
To stop the AI mid-task, press Esc.
Quit
Type /quit to exit. /exit and /q work too.