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Welcome to Cubent Coder!

Now that you have Cubent Coder installed, let’s walk through your first interactions and learn the core concepts that will make you productive immediately.

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Understanding the Interface

The Cubent Coder panel appears in your VS Code sidebar with these key elements:
  • Chat Interface: Where you communicate with the AI
  • Mode Selector: Switch between Chat, Plan, Agent, and Custom modes
  • Task History: Review previous conversations and tasks
  • Settings: Quick access to configuration options

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Status Indicators

Look for these visual cues:
  • 🟢 Green: AI is ready and connected
  • 🟡 Yellow: Processing your request
  • 🔴 Red: Connection or configuration issue

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Your First Conversation

Let’s start with a simple interaction:

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Step 1: Open the Chat

  1. Click the Cubent Coder icon in the sidebar
  2. You’ll see the chat interface
  3. Type your first message in the input box

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Step 2: Try Basic Commands

Start with these simple examples:
Select some code in your editor before asking about it - Cubent Coder will automatically include the selected code in its context.

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Code Generation Basics

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Simple Code Generation

Try generating some code:

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Code Explanation

Select any code in your editor and ask:

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File Operations

Cubent can work with files in your workspace:

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Reading Files

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Creating Files

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Modifying Files

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Understanding Modes

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Chat Mode (Default)

  • Best for: Questions, explanations, code reviews
  • Behavior: Conversational, informative
  • Use when: You want to understand or discuss code

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Plan Mode

  • Best for: Project planning, architecture decisions
  • Behavior: Strategic, high-level thinking
  • Use when: You need technical leadership guidance

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Agent Mode

  • Best for: Complex tasks, multi-step operations
  • Behavior: Action-oriented, autonomous
  • Use when: You want Cubent Coder to implement solutions

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Best Practices

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Be Specific

Instead of: “Fix this code” Try: “This function is throwing a null pointer exception when the input array is empty. Can you add proper error handling?”

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Provide Context

  • Select relevant code before asking questions
  • Mention the programming language and framework
  • Explain what you’re trying to achieve

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Use Progressive Refinement

Start with a general request, then refine:
  1. “Create a user authentication system”
  2. “Add password validation with specific requirements”
  3. “Include email verification functionality”

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Common First Tasks

Here are some typical tasks new users try:

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Code Review

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Documentation

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Testing

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Refactoring

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Getting Help

If you’re stuck or need clarification:

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In-App Help

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Community Resources

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Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Explore these advanced features:

Master Agent Mode

Let Cubent Coder work autonomously on complex tasks

Create Custom Modes

Build specialized AI personas for your workflow

Terminal Integration

Execute commands and manage your development environment

Advanced Automation

Set up complex workflows and automation
Remember: Cubent Coder learns from your interactions. The more you use it, the better it becomes at understanding your coding style and preferences!