Starting the first CodeBot chat

After opening a workspace, start by asking CodeBot something grounded in the folder.

Good first prompts include:

  • "What is in this workspace?"
  • "Summarize the project structure."
  • "Look at the README and tell me how to run this."
  • "Find the main entry point."
  • "Review the current Git changes."
  • "Create a short plan before making any edits."

CodeBot works best when it can inspect the relevant files before answering. If you ask about a specific file or task, mention the file name, folder, feature, or behavior you care about.

Asking for Changes

You can ask CodeBot to create or edit files in the workspace. For example:

  • "Add a short usage section to the README."
  • "Create a draft changelog from the recent commits."
  • "Update this page to mention the new setting."
  • "Refactor this helper, but show me the plan first."

For edits, CodeBot should inspect the existing files first, then use workspace file tools to make targeted changes.