# Command Reference (/docs/verdent/reference/commands)

> Complete reference for Verdent commands, tools, and subagent invocation



Complete reference for application commands, built-in tool syntax, and subagent usage in Verdent.

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## Project Commands [#project-commands]

| Command         | Location                       | Description                     |
| --------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| Open Project    | Current Project → New Project  | Open a new project              |
| Recent Projects | Current Project → All Projects | Quick access to recent projects |

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## Workspace Commands [#workspace-commands]

| Command                     | Location                       | Description                                         |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------- |
| New Workspace               | New Workspace button (top bar) | Create new workspace for parallel work              |
| Switch Workspace            | All Workspaces (top bar)       | Navigate between workspaces                         |
| Rebase to main branch       | Workspace Actions dropdown     | Apply workspace changes to main branch              |
| Sync with main branch       | Workspace Actions dropdown     | Pull latest changes from main branch into workspace |
| Delete Workspace and Branch | Workspace Bar                  | Remove workspace and its git branch                 |
| Delete Workspace Only       | Workspace Bar                  | Remove workspace but keep the git branch            |

### Workspace Bar Controls [#workspace-bar-controls]

| Control        | Shortcut           | Description                                                                                     |
| -------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Open In        | `Ctrl+E` / `Cmd+E` | Open workspace in editor (VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Antigravity), Finder/Explorer, or Terminal |
| Toggle Sidebar | `Ctrl+B` / `Cmd+B` | Show/hide Explorer and Source Control                                                           |
| Terminal Panel | `Ctrl+J` / `Cmd+J` | Toggle terminal panel                                                                           |
| Editor         | `Ctrl+L` / `Cmd+L` | Focus the editor                                                                                |

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## Task Commands [#task-commands]

| Command     | Location                  | Description                             |
| ----------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| New Task    | New Task button           | Start fresh conversation, clear context |
| Delete Task | Delete task in left panel | Remove current task                     |

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## Chat Controls [#chat-controls]

| Control                               | Description                               |
| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Rollback to this point**            | Revert conversation to a specific message |
| **Copy code blocks**                  | Copy code with one click                  |
| **Add Context**                       | Reference files with @-mentions           |
| **Add Images**                        | Upload screenshots or diagrams            |
| **Switch Model** (`Ctrl+/` / `Cmd+/`) | Choose AI model for the task              |

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## Execution Modes [#execution-modes]

**Mode Switching:**
Access through the Switch Mode button in the input box, or use `Shift+Tab` / `Ctrl+.`:

| Mode           | Description               | Use Case                           |
| -------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Agent Mode** | Full autonomous execution | Active development, implementation |
| **Plan Mode**  | Read-only planning        | Complex changes, unfamiliar code   |

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## Explorer Controls [#explorer-controls]

| Control           | Description                   |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Create File**   | Create a new file             |
| **Create Folder** | Create a new folder           |
| **Collapse All**  | Collapse all expanded folders |
| **Refresh**       | Refresh file list             |
| **Close**         | Hide the Explorer panel       |

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## Source Control Controls [#source-control-controls]

| Control            | Description                    |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------ |
| **Stage changes**  | Stage files for commit         |
| **Commit changes** | Commit staged changes          |
| **Revert changes** | Discard file changes           |
| **Diff view**      | View diff for individual files |

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## Subagent Commands [#subagent-commands]

### Built-in Subagent [#built-in-subagent]

| Subagent      | Invocation                      | Purpose                           |
| ------------- | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **@verifier** | `@verifier check if tests pass` | Quick validation and verification |

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### Custom Subagents [#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 [#see-also]

<CardGroup cols="3">
  <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard" href="/docs/verdent/reference/shortcuts">
    Quick reference for keyboard shortcuts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Glossary" icon="book" href="/docs/verdent/reference/glossary">
    Technical terminology and definitions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tool Reference" icon="wrench" href="/docs/verdent/advanced-features/tool-reference">
    Complete tool capabilities and examples
  </Card>
</CardGroup>