What is the shortcut for sending messages in Ask mode

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I would like to request a new keyboard shortcut feature that would allow for quick temporary switches between Agent and Chat modes.

Current Situation:

  • When using Agent mode, I sometimes need to ask quick questions
  • Currently, I have to manually switch from Agent to Chat mode, ask the question, then switch back
  • This workflow interrupts the coding process and is time-consuming

Proposed Feature:

  • Add a keyboard shortcut (e.g., Command + Enter / Ctrl + Enter) for sending messages in Chat mode while in Agent mode
  • Regular Enter key would continue to function as normal in Agent mode
  • This would allow for quick questions without changing modes manually

Benefits:

  • Improved workflow efficiency
  • Reduces context switching
  • Maintains coding flow while allowing for quick questions
  • Better user experience for developers

Example Use Case:
While coding in Agent mode, if I need to ask a quick question about syntax or concepts, I could use Command + Enter to get a direct answer without code generation, then continue with my coding task.

Would this be possible to implement?

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Hey, you can switch modes between Ask, Edit, and Agent using the shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + . You can also switch between the two modes for Agent with Cmd/Ctrl + I and for Ask with Cmd/Ctrl + L.

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Thankyou.

By the way, the button label/text doesn’t indicate that Cmd + . (period) is the shortcut key

CleanShot 2025-03-05 at 20.20.45
CleanShot 2025-03-05 at 20.20.45203×117 4.56 KB

I can see Command + I, but this shortcut key doesn’t switch modes. (Command + . works)

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