Essential Shortcuts
| Action | macOS | Windows/Linux |
|---|
| Send message | Cmd+Enter | Ctrl+Enter |
| Queue message | Cmd+Shift+Enter | Ctrl+Shift+Enter |
| Stop response | Ctrl+C | Ctrl+C |
| New chat | Cmd+Shift+N | Ctrl+Shift+N |
Navigation
| Action | macOS | Windows/Linux |
|---|
| Command palette | Cmd+K | Ctrl+K |
| Toggle editor | Cmd+E | Ctrl+E |
| Toggle sidebar | Cmd+B | Ctrl+B |
| Semantic search | Cmd+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
Mode & Model
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Toggle mode (Agent/Plan) | Shift+Tab |
| Cycle models | Shift+Esc |
Command Palette
Open with Cmd+K (macOS) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux). The command palette is your quick-access hub.
Actions
- Switch between recent chats
- Switch between projects
- Open settings
- Toggle code editor
- Toggle review mode
Semantic Code Search
Type > in the command palette to search your codebase by meaning, not exact text.
Example Queries
>how does user authentication work
>where do we handle API errors
>database connection setup
Results show matching code snippets with file paths and line numbers. Select a result to open it in the editor.
Semantic search requires your codebase to be indexed. ami prompts you to index
if needed, it takes a few minutes for large codebases.