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title: "Command Reference"
description: "VS Code commands, tool syntax, and subagent invocation for Verdent"
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Complete reference for VS Code commands, built-in tool syntax, and subagent usage.

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## VS Code Commands

### Opening Verdent

**Primary Commands:**

| Command            | Shortcut                                      | Description                    |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Open Chat View     | `Ctrl+L` (Windows/Linux)<br />`Cmd+L` (macOS) | Open Verdent chat interface    |
| Open Verdent Panel | Click sidebar icon                            | Access Verdent in Activity Bar |

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### Execution Modes

**Mode Switching:**
Access through input box "Switch Mode" button or Settings:

| Mode                 | Description                          | Use Case                               |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------- |
| **Manual Accept**    | Review and approve each operation    | Shared codebases, production, learning |
| **Auto-Run**         | Automatic execution without approval | Solo projects, trusted code            |
| **Skip Permissions** | Run without permission prompts       | Rapid iteration                        |

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## Subagent Commands

### Built-in Subagents

| Subagent           | Invocation                            | Purpose                                    |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **@Explorer**      | `@Explorer find all React components` | Codebase search and architecture questions |
| **@Verifier**      | `@Verifier check if tests pass`       | Quick validation and verification          |
| **@Code-reviewer** | `@Code-reviewer review for security`  | Security and quality analysis              |

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### Custom Subagents

**Location:** `~/.verdent/subagents/[name].md`

**Invocation:**

```
@custom-subagent-name perform task
```

**Create via Settings:**

```
Settings → Subagents → Create New Subagent
```

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## See Also

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard" href="/docs/verdent-for-vscode/reference/shortcuts">
    Quick reference for keyboard shortcuts
  </Card>
  <Card title="Glossary" icon="book" href="/docs/verdent-for-vscode/reference/glossary">
    Technical terminology and definitions
  </Card>
  <Card title="Tool Reference" icon="wrench" href="/docs/verdent-for-vscode/advanced-features/tool-reference">
    Complete tool capabilities and examples
  </Card>
</CardGroup>