Using the Chat Interface

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Overview

The chat interface is your primary means of interaction with Factory. It combines natural language communication with powerful context-aware features to help you accomplish your development tasks efficiently.

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Key Features

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Using @ Commands

Factory provides several @ commands for quick context access:

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Available Commands

@file src/main.js

@repo myorg/project

@ticket PROJ-123

@pr 456

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Chat History

The chat history feature helps you navigate and manage your conversations effectively.

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Visual History Graph

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History Features

• Branch Management: Create and switch between different conversation paths

• Context Tracking: Visualize when context was added or modified

• State Navigation: Jump to specific points in your conversation

• Branch Comparison: Compare different approaches to the same problem

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Best Practices

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1. Clear Communication

• Use specific, detailed questions

• Break complex requests into steps

• Provide necessary context upfront

• Ask for clarification when needed

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2. Context Management

• Use @ commands strategically

• Keep context relevant and focused

• Update context when requirements change

• Remove outdated context

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3. History Navigation

• Create branches for different approaches

• Label important conversation points

• Use history to compare solutions

• Clean up unused branches

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4. Effective Questioning

• Start broad, then narrow down

• Include relevant details

• Reference specific context

• Follow up on unclear points

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Advanced Features

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Code Interaction

# You can share code directly in chat
def example():
    return "Hello, World!"

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File Handling

• Upload files directly to chat

• Reference uploaded files in conversation

• Export chat contents and fragments

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Keyboard Shortcuts

• ↑: Edit last message

• Cmd/Ctrl + K: Command palette

• Cmd/Ctrl + /: Quick commands

• Cmd/Ctrl + B: Toggle sidebar

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Troubleshooting

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Next Steps