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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 or Codex, choose your coding agent, and configure API keys. 7 articles.
Features
Chat panel, sessions, history, project log, tool approvals, activity feed, file viewer, terminals, context meter, slash commands, SpecWriter, Self-Drive, per-task agent routing, and more. 23 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 or Codex not found, rate limiting, frozen sessions, crashes, and updates. 6 articles.
Customization
Themes, keyboard shortcuts, and a full settings reference to make CodeMantis your own. 3 articles.
Popular Articles
Getting Started with CodeMantis
A step-by-step walkthrough to go from download to your first working project.
Choosing Your Coding Agent
When to use Claude Code, when to use Codex, and how per-task routing works in v1.5.0.
Per-Task Agent Routing
Route main chat, SpecWriter, Help, and the Assistant panel to different agents from Settings > Agents.
SpecWriter
Turn natural-language descriptions into structured, AI-ready project specifications.
Codex Not Found
Quick fixes when CodeMantis cannot detect your OpenAI Codex installation.