Commands & Shortcuts Overview
Sypha integrates directly into VSCode's interface, enabling you to access AI assistance without interrupting your workflow. These integrations manifest as commands in context menus, keyboard shortcuts, and quick fixes throughout the editor.
What are Editor Integrations?
Editor integrations are commands and shortcuts enabling you to utilize Sypha right where you're working. Instead of switching to the Sypha panel first, you can select code, right-click, and immediately transmit it to Sypha for assistance. These integrations manifest in different locations throughout VSCode:
- In the editor context menu (right-click menu) - "Add to Sypha"
- In the terminal context menu - "Add to Sypha"
- In the Source Control view - "Generate Commit Message"
- As keyboard shortcuts - Various Sypha commands
- As Quick Fix options (lightbulb menu) - "Fix with Sypha", "Explain with Sypha", "Improve with Sypha"
Available Editor Integrations
Sypha offers several editor integrations, each designed to enhance different aspects of your development workflow:
Code Commands
Right-click on code to add it to Sypha, or utilize the lightbulb menu to fix errors, explain code, or improve it. Sypha sees the complete code context, including imports and surrounding functions.
Terminal Integration
Add terminal output to Sypha with a right-click or utilize @terminal mentions. Perfect for debugging build errors, test
failures, or runtime issues.
Git Integration
Generate commit messages, explain diffs, or analyze changes with Sypha's Git integration. Sypha comprehends your version control context.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Accelerate your workflow with keyboard shortcuts for common Sypha actions. Rapidly add code to chat, fix errors, or improve your code.
How They Work
When you utilize these commands, Sypha:
- Captures the relevant context (selected code, file path, terminal output, etc.)
- Focuses the Sypha interface
- Creates a conversation with the captured context
- In some cases, automatically generates a suggested prompt
Behind the scenes, these commands utilize VSCode's extension API to register commands, access editor state, and control VSCode's interface.