Quick Start¶
In a few minutes you'll have inline completions while you code, real-time monitoring when your agent runs, and AI commit messages from your diffs.

After installing the extension and setting up a provider, you're ready to go.
Your First Completion¶
- Open any code file
- Start typing — completions appear as ghost text after a brief pause
- Press Tab to accept, Escape to dismiss
- Use
Ctrl+Shift+Space(Cmd+Shift+Spaceon Mac) to manually trigger a completion
Try a Code Transform¶
- Select some code
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+M(Cmd+Shift+Mon Mac) - Type an instruction like "Add error handling" or "Convert to async/await"
- The selection is replaced with the transformed code
Generate a Commit Message¶
- Stage your changes in the Source Control panel
- Click the sparkle icon in the Source Control toolbar
- A commit message is generated from your diff
Open the Session Monitor¶
- Click the Agent Hub icon in the activity bar (left sidebar)
- The Session Analytics dashboard shows token usage, costs, and activity
- Below it, the Mind Map and Kanban Board provide additional views

Key Shortcuts¶
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Trigger Completion | Ctrl+Shift+Space |
| Transform Code | Ctrl+Shift+M |
| Generate Docs | Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Explain Code | Ctrl+Shift+E |
| Quick Ask | Ctrl+I |
Tip
Click "Sidekick" in the status bar for quick access to settings, logs, and provider switching.