Skip to main contentAsk Your Codebase combines semantic search with AI so you can get grounded explanations without digging through files by hand.
Open the Panel
- Click the Ask Your Codebase icon in the lower tray.
- Describe what you need to know and press Ask.
- Read the answer along with the source files it references.
- Use the action buttons to add those files to chat or start a follow-up conversation if you want to keep exploring.
What It Helps You Do
- Trace how a feature works from end to end.
- Surface the files that matter so you can drag them into chat.
- Spot design notes, TODOs, or related tests that explain why code exists.
- Kick off deeper reviews by sending the answer to a new chat thread.
Try prompts like:
- “Walk me through the password reset flow.”
- “Where do we format invoices before sending them?”
- “Which files touch the onboarding checklist component?”
Troubleshooting
- Index still building? Check Settings → Codebase Indexing and wait until indexing hits 100%.
- Got a blank answer? Add detail—include a component name, function, or file path so the search can zero in.
- Slow or interrupted stream? Make sure you have a stable connection and send the question again.
- File too large? Trim attachments before re-running; the panel shows the current size limits.