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Version: Classic 2.1.0

Interface Overview

RepoPrompt's interface is designed around three main views: Compose, Chat, and Apply. Here's how they work together.

Main Views​

Compose View​

The primary workspace where you build context and craft prompts.

Compose View showing the file tree, selected files panel, and prompt area

Key elements:

  • File Tree (left): Browse and select files from your workspace
  • Selected Files Panel: View and manage your current selection
  • Instructions Area: Write your prompt/task description
  • Bottom Bar: Copy presets, token count, Copy and Chat buttons

Chat View​

Have AI conversations with your code context automatically included.

Chat View showing the conversation thread, input bar, and model selector

Key elements:

  • Message Thread: Conversation history with AI responses
  • Input Bar: Send messages, toggle Pro Edit mode
  • Model Selector: Choose which AI model to use
  • Chat History Tabs: Switch between conversation sessions

Apply View​

Review and apply code changes from AI responses. Paste Pro Edit XML or use the built-in chat to generate changes.

Apply View showing Pro Edit XML ready for processing with parallel edits

Key elements:

  • Paste Area: Paste AI responses containing code changes
  • Process Button: Parse XML and send to chat for parallel edits

Review View​

After processing, review each file's changes before applying.

Review View showing diff comparison and apply controls

Key elements:

  • File Cards: Each modified file shown with change preview
  • Diff View: Line-by-line comparison of changes
  • Apply Controls: Apply all, apply selected, or reject changes

Tab Bar​

Switch between views using the tab bar at the top:

  • Compose tabs: Multiple compose sessions (like browser tabs)
  • Chat: Access the chat interface
  • Apply: Review pending changes

Toolbar​

Quick access to common actions:

  • Settings (gear icon): Open preferences
  • New Tab: Create a new compose tab
  • Search: Find files in your workspace

Compose View Details​

File Selection Panel​

The left sidebar shows your workspace files:

  • Click a file to select it (adds to context)
  • Right-click for options: Full, Slices, Codemap modes
  • Search to filter files by name
  • Files with + marker have codemaps available

Instructions Area​

Where you write your prompt:

  • Prompt dropdown: Access saved prompts
  • System prompt toggle: Include/exclude system instructions
  • Edit mode toggle: Enable Pro Edit XML format

Bottom Bar​

The control center for your prompt:

  • Copy Preset dropdown: Choose format (Standard, Pro Edit, Plan, etc.)
  • Token counter: Shows current context size
  • Copy button: Copy prompt to clipboard
  • New Chat button: Send directly to Chat view
tip

Keyboard Shortcuts: ⌘+C to copy, ⌘+N for new chat, ⌘+F to search files, ⌘+, for settings.