Chat Interface

Documentation Index

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The Chat view is where you interact with Claude Code. Instead of working in a terminal, you get a rich UI with real-time streaming, tool use visualization, and interactive blocks.

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Chat threads

Each project can have multiple chat threads. You can create new threads for different tasks or conversations. Threads are persisted locally in your project’s .coddo/threads/ directory.

• Create a new chat from the sidebar
• Resume a previous conversation - Coddo uses Claude Code’s session system to maintain context
• Pin a chat to keep it at the top of the sidebar
• Rename a chat via the more menu
• Delete threads you no longer need

When a Kanban task starts, a chat thread is automatically created and linked to it.

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Chat modes

Coddo supports two chat modes that change how Claude Code responds. Switch modes from the mode selector in the chat input area.

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Execution mode

The default mode. Claude Code reads, writes, and runs code in your project. It executes tools, creates files, runs commands, and makes real changes to your codebase.

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Plan mode

Claude Code only analyzes and plans without making any changes. It reads your code and proposes a strategy, but does not write files or run commands. Use this when you want to:

• Get an implementation plan before committing to changes
• Understand a complex part of the codebase
• Review architecture decisions

You can set the default chat mode in Settings.

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Real-time streaming

Messages from Claude Code are streamed in real time as they’re generated, with your codebase as context. Your last message is pinned at the top of the chat view with sticky scroll, so you always keep sight of what you asked while Claude Code responds below.

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Model selection

Choose which Claude model to use for each conversation: You can set a default model in Settings and override it per chat or per task.

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Message types

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Text messages

Standard markdown-formatted messages with full rendering support - headings, lists, code blocks, tables, and more. The chat input uses a rich text editor with support for bold, italic, inline code, code blocks, and lists — so you can format your messages before sending.

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Tool use blocks

When Claude Code uses a tool (reading files, writing code, running commands), you see a Tool Use Block showing:

• The tool name and input parameters
• The output/result
• Expandable details for long outputs

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Diff viewer

For worktree task threads, a visual diff viewer shows all changes made by the task compared to the base branch - with syntax highlighting showing exactly what was added, modified, or removed.

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Question blocks

When Claude Code asks you a question with multiple options, you get an interactive Question Block with clickable choices and descriptions.

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Todo blocks

Claude Code’s internal task lists are rendered as Todo Blocks, showing you the AI’s planned steps and progress.

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Image support

You can include images in your messages:

• Drag and drop images directly into the chat input
• Paste images from your clipboard
• Supports all common image formats (PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, SVG, etc.)

This is useful for sharing mockups, screenshots, or design references with Claude Code.

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Duration & cost tracking

Each message displays its duration, token count, and cost — so you can track how long Claude Code takes to respond and how much each interaction costs.