Chatting

Opening the AI Panel

Click the AI tab (sparkle icon) in the sidebar to open the chat panel.

Sending Messages

Type your message in the input box at the bottom and press Enter to send. Press Shift + Enter to add a new line.

While the AI is working, you can type your next message. It shows up as a queued message and gets sent automatically once the AI finishes its current response.

To stop the AI mid-response, click the stop button (square icon) that appears next to the send button while the AI is working, or press Escape.

Context

Phoenix Code automatically provides context about what you're working on. Small chips appear above the input box showing:

• Selection - the file and line range you have selected in the editor
• Cursor - your current line and file
• Live Preview - if the Live Preview panel is open

You can dismiss any of these by clicking the x button on the chip.

Attachments and Screenshots

Click the paperclip button to attach a file or folder. The dropdown lets you choose:

• Attach a file - attach a single file. Supported image formats include PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, and SVG. You can also attach code or document files.
• Add folder as context - attach an entire folder so the AI can read its contents.

You can also paste an image directly from your clipboard into the input box.

Click the camera button to take a screenshot and attach it. The dropdown lets you choose what to capture:

• Live Preview - your Live Preview panel (if open)
• Live Preview Selection - the currently selected element in Live Preview
• Full Editor - the entire editor window
• Select Area - a custom region you select with a crop tool
• Upload from Device - choose an existing image from your computer instead of taking a new screenshot

Session History

Every conversation is saved automatically. Click the history dropdown at the top of the panel to see your recent sessions and switch between them.

Sessions are saved per project, so each project has its own chat history.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Send message	Enter
New line	Shift + Enter
Cycle permission mode	Shift + Tab
Stop the AI mid-response	Escape (while AI is generating)
Clear input and focus the editor	Escape (when idle)