Quick Start (3 Minutes)

This guide is optimized for first success in one session.

Goal

In 3 minutes, you will:

1. Open a workspace
2. Run a real command
3. Edit one file
4. Use one high-value panel (Source Control / AI / Debug)

Step 1: Open Workspace (30s)

Choose one mode:

• Local Explorer: open local project directory
• Remote Explorer: connect via SSH

If using remote mode:

1. Create SSH profile (host, port, username)
2. Select auth method (password or private key)
3. Connect and confirm workspace root path

Step 2: Run Command in Terminal (30s)

1. Open terminal panel
2. Run a verification command (for example pwd, ls, or your build/test command)
3. If output is long, use terminal search

Step 3: Edit and Save (45s)

1. Open a source file from explorer
2. Edit one line
3. Save file
4. Use symbol navigation or in-file find/replace if needed

Step 4: Choose One Outcome Path (75s)

Path A: Commit Changes

Open Source Control and:

• inspect modified files
• stage changes
• commit (and push if configured)

Reference: /docs/source-control

Path B: Ask AI to Accelerate

Open AI panel and:

• choose provider config
• ask for explanation/refactor/fix suggestions
• optionally run AI Agent for workflow automation

Reference: /docs/ai

Path C: Diagnose Faster (Pro)

Open LSP/Debug and:

• check diagnostics
• apply code actions
• start debug session and inspect variables/watch

References: /docs/lsp, /docs/debug

High-Value Scenarios

1. Remote hotfix on production-like server: /docs/ssh + /docs/terminal + /docs/source-control
2. Fast bug triage: /docs/lsp + /docs/debug + /docs/timeline
3. Repetitive task automation: /docs/tasks + /docs/ai
4. Stable daily setup: /docs/settings + /docs/configuration

Next Best Step

After first run, configure these immediately:

• AI provider profile: /docs/configuration
• Editor and keyboard preferences: /docs/settings