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10 coding features you should know
# 10 coding features you should know import VideoEmbed from '@components/VideoEmbed.astro'; ## 10 coding features you should know in Derp If you didn’t already know, you can code directly in Derp. Derp includes a full set of features that make editing, reviewing, and navigating your codebase far easier than in a traditional dev tool. <VideoEmbed url="https://youtu.be/oeonZ-jtzhA?si=yNXPBeFk5SV8oGHw" title="Ten Derp coding features walkthrough" /> \ Let’s walk through the 10 core features you need to know to get started. --- ### 1. Search for files Open the **Command Palette**: * **macOS:** `Cmd+P` * **Windows/Linux:** `Ctrl+Shift+P` Then press: * **macOS:** `Cmd+O` * **Windows/Linux:** `Ctrl+O` From here, you can search and open any file in your project — no need to `cd` around or remember long paths. --- ### 2. Tabbed file viewer When you open files, Derp shows them in **tabs** rather than split panes.\ This keeps your workspace clean while still allowing you to switch quickly between multiple files. --- ### 3. Full editor support You can edit code directly inside Derp — just like any modern editor. No need for memorized shortcuts: * Click and type normally * Highlight, copy, paste, or undo using familiar shortcuts --- ### 4. Find and replace Derp supports full **find and replace** with: * Regular expressions * Multi-cursor editing * Replace-all * Preserve-case rules These features make renaming variables or refactoring code fast and consistent. --- ### 5. Syntax highlighting Derp supports syntax highlighting for **dozens of languages and frameworks**.\ It appears both in: * Agent-generated diffs * The file editor view This makes it easy to visually scan code at a glance. --- ### 6. Linked file references When Derp’s agent references a file, it automatically **links to the exact line of code**.\ Clicking the link opens that file at that line inside Derp — perfect for tracing logic or verifying changes. > ⚙️ **Tip:** In **Settings** > **Features**, set Derp as your default editor for these file links so they open directly in Derp. --- ### 7. Code Review panel Derp provides a **dedicated review panel** summarizing all files and diffs touched by an agent.\ You can: * Review and approve changes * Edit them inline * Reference diffs in your next prompt This reduces hallucinations and keeps agents grounded in your actual code. --- ### 8. Code snippet references When Derp explains something about your codebase, it surfaces the **exact code snippet**.\ You can attach that snippet as fresh context for your next prompt. This keeps token usage lean and the agent's focus sharp. --- ### 9. Codebase indexing Derp can automatically **index your repositories** for faster, more context-aware responses.\ This makes it easier for agents to: * Summarize large codebases * Fix bugs * Handle refactors intelligently --- ### 10. File tree view Click the file-tree icon in Derp to **browse your entire repo** and open any file with a single click.Discover 10 essential coding features in Derp — file search, tabbed editor, find and replace, syntax highlighting, code review panel, and more.
10 coding features you should know in Derp
Section titled “10 coding features you should know in Derp”If you didn’t already know, you can code directly in Derp.
Derp includes a full set of features that make editing, reviewing, and navigating your codebase far easier than in a traditional dev tool.
Let’s walk through the 10 core features you need to know to get started.
1. Search for files
Section titled “1. Search for files”Open the Command Palette:
- macOS:
Cmd+P - Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+Shift+P
Then press:
- macOS:
Cmd+O - Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+O
From here, you can search and open any file in your project — no need to cd around or remember long paths.
2. Tabbed file viewer
Section titled “2. Tabbed file viewer”When you open files, Derp shows them in tabs rather than split panes.
This keeps your workspace clean while still allowing you to switch quickly between multiple files.
3. Full editor support
Section titled “3. Full editor support”You can edit code directly inside Derp — just like any modern editor.
No need for memorized shortcuts:
- Click and type normally
- Highlight, copy, paste, or undo using familiar shortcuts
4. Find and replace
Section titled “4. Find and replace”Derp supports full find and replace with:
- Regular expressions
- Multi-cursor editing
- Replace-all
- Preserve-case rules
These features make renaming variables or refactoring code fast and consistent.
5. Syntax highlighting
Section titled “5. Syntax highlighting”Derp supports syntax highlighting for dozens of languages and frameworks.
It appears both in:
- Agent-generated diffs
- The file editor view
This makes it easy to visually scan code at a glance.
6. Linked file references
Section titled “6. Linked file references”When Derp’s agent references a file, it automatically links to the exact line of code.
Clicking the link opens that file at that line inside Derp — perfect for tracing logic or verifying changes.
⚙️ Tip: In Settings > Features, set Derp as your default editor for these file links so they open directly in Derp.
7. Code Review panel
Section titled “7. Code Review panel”Derp provides a dedicated review panel summarizing all files and diffs touched by an agent.
You can:
- Review and approve changes
- Edit them inline
- Reference diffs in your next prompt
This reduces hallucinations and keeps agents grounded in your actual code.
8. Code snippet references
Section titled “8. Code snippet references”When Derp explains something about your codebase, it surfaces the exact code snippet.
You can attach that snippet as fresh context for your next prompt. This keeps token usage lean and the agent's focus sharp.
9. Codebase indexing
Section titled “9. Codebase indexing”Derp can automatically index your repositories for faster, more context-aware responses.
This makes it easier for agents to:
- Summarize large codebases
- Fix bugs
- Handle refactors intelligently
10. File tree view
Section titled “10. File tree view”Click the file-tree icon in Derp to browse your entire repo and open any file with a single click.