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Everything you need to know about CodeMantis — from first launch to advanced features.
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Find guides, tutorials, and answers to help you get the most out of CodeMantis. Whether you are just getting started or looking to unlock advanced features, we have you covered.
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Getting Started
Set up CodeMantis, learn the three-panel layout, understand session modes, install Claude Code, and configure API keys. 5 articles.
Features
Chat panel, sessions, history, project log, tool approvals, activity feed, file viewer, terminals, context meter, slash commands, SpecWriter, Self-Drive, and more. 22 articles.
Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs for common workflows: your first session, building features, debugging, and multi-session strategies. 4 articles.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common issues — Claude Code not found, rate limiting, frozen sessions, crashes, and updates. 5 articles.
Customization
Themes, keyboard shortcuts, and a full settings reference to make CodeMantis your own. 3 articles.
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Claude Code Not Found
Quick fixes when CodeMantis cannot detect your Claude Code installation.