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Learn how Prometheus selects relevant context for your chat requests, including text input, highlighted code, active files.
How to Use Text Input
Typing a question or instructions into the input box is the only required context.
How to Include Highlighted Code
The highlighted code you’ve selected by pressing cmd/ctrl + L (VS Code) or cmd/ctrl + J (JetBrains) will be included in your prompt.
How to Include the Active File
You can include the currently open file as context by pressing opt/alt + enter when you send your request.
How to Include a Specific File
You can include a specific file in your current workspace by typing ‘@Files’ and selecting the file.
Codebase Search
For better codebase awareness, see our guide on making agent mode aware of codebases and documentation.
How to Include Documentation Sites
For better documentation awareness, see our guide on making agent mode aware of codebases and documentation.
How to Include Terminal Contents
You can include the contents of the terminal in your IDE by typing ‘@Terminal’.
How to Include Git Diff
You can include all of the changes you’ve made to your current branch by typing ‘@Git Diff’.
How to Use Other Context Providers
You can see a full list of built-in context providers here. 
