AI Diff Modes
Decide how an AI agent's file changes show up: Preview Files treats every change as accepted and just lists which files changed with added and removed line counts, while Review keeps per-file Accept / Reject controls with Keep / Undo overlays right in the editor. Switch between the two anytime in Settings → IDE.
Why You Need This
How this feature boosts your daily productivity
Not every AI run wants the same scrutiny — a trusted refactor you just want to see the shape of is a different job from a risky change you need to gate file by file. Preview Files gives you the fast read: every change is treated as accepted and the file-changes pill lists what moved with +/- line counts. Review gives you the careful pass: Accept or Reject each change per file, with Keep / Undo overlays in the editor. The choice is one toggle in Settings → IDE, so you can match the mode to the run instead of being locked into one.
How It Works
Get started in 4 simple steps
Open Settings → IDE
A new AI diff mode toggle lives in Settings → IDE, switching how the editor shows the changes an agent makes.
Pick "Preview Files" to skim
"Preview Files" treats every change as already accepted and lists the touched files with their +/- line counts — a fast "just show me what moved".
Pick "Review" to gate each file
"Review" gives you per-file Accept / Reject with Keep / Undo overlays, so a trusted run and a risky one get different amounts of scrutiny.
Match the mode to the run
Flip between the two whenever you want — preview a batch of trusted edits, review the one you are unsure about.
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Key Capabilities
Everything included with AI Diff Modes
Why It Matters
The productivity impact of having ai productivity built into your workspace
Skim or Scrutinize, Your Call
"Preview Files" is a fast look at what moved; "Review" gates every file — one toggle lets you match the effort to how much you trust the run.
Trusted Batches Go Fast
When a change set is routine, Preview Files treats it as accepted and just lists files with +/- counts, so you are not clicking through diffs you already trust.
Real Control When It Counts
Review gives per-file Accept / Reject with Keep / Undo overlays, so a risky edit gets stopped at the file that needs a second look.
One Toggle, No Ceremony
The mode lives in Settings → IDE and flips instantly, so switching how you read AI changes never interrupts the run.
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