Operating Modes

CoderX operates in three distinct modes, letting you balance quick conversations, complete task automation, and pre-commit audits depending on your workflow.

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The Three Operating Modes

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1. Chat Mode (Ctrl+L / Cmd+L)

Use Chat Mode for general Q&A and coding help. It has full read access to your active files, pinned files, and workspace symbols.

• Interactive Context: Open chat alongside your file to explain functions or check typing definitions.
• Symbol Navigation: Type @ to select files, folders, or specific AST definitions.
• Ghost Code Suggestions: Code blocks generated in chat feature an Insert at Cursor button for quick insertion.

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2. Agent Mode

Agent Mode runs the autonomous execution loop to solve complete tasks.

[!IMPORTANT] Agent Mode runs terminal commands and modifies workspace files. Make sure to review the implementation plan it generates before clicking Approve.

• Task checklist: Tracks progress using task.md checkboxes.
• Compile correction: Automatically fixes syntax errors by listening to terminal tracebacks.
• Concurrently Spawning: Can spin up parallel sub-agents to handle auxiliary goals (like code coverage).

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3. Review Mode

Review Mode acts as an automated pair programmer that audits your code before it reaches production.

How to Run a Review

1. Stage your modifications using Git (git add).
2. Open the Review Panel and click Start Review.
3. The auditor parses the differences, highlights potential logic regressions or security leaks, and proposes changes.
4. Optionally, type custom requests like "Review code structure for performance bottlenecks" to guide the audit focus.