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CodeGPT Chat

The CodeGPT Chat feature enhances your development experience by allowing you to engage in conversations with a Large Language Models (LLM) directly within your text editor. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to make the most of this powerful tool.

How to Use:​

Open the Chat Tab:​

Navigate to the tools tab and click on Chat. This can sync your CodeGPT Plus account or another Provider.

  • Now the chat allows you Clean the chat or Reload the question
  • If you request code, copy or paste it directly into the file with the Insert code button.
CodeGPT Chat

Engage in Conversation:​

Once the chat tab opens, you can start a conversation by typing a message and hitting Enter.

CodeGPT Chat conversation

Using Code Selection:​

To share code snippets, select the desired code in your editor, then select Import selection from the chat tab. The selected code will be automatically inserted into the chat interface, allowing CodeGPT to provide more accurate and context-specific responses.

Code Selection

Shortcuts​

You can use the shortcuts to make the most of the CodeGPT Chat feature. Here are some of the most useful shortcuts:

  • /Fix: Fix the code selected
  • /Explain: Explain the code selected
  • /Refactor: Refactor the code selected
  • /Document: Generate documentation for the code selected
  • /Unit Test: Test the code selected
Shortcuts

Make the most of CodeGPT Chat and experience a new level of productivity in your coding endeavors.