Kode-cli/intelligent-autocomplete-summary.md

Intelligent Autocomplete System Enhancements

Overview

Successfully implemented a terminal-like intelligent file autocomplete system with context-aware suggestions and improved @mention detection for files.

Key Improvements

1. Fixed @filename Detection

Problem: Direct @filename didn't work, only @./ and @/ worked Solution: Enhanced file detection in useAgentMentionTypeahead to:

• Search for files without requiring path separators
• Check common file extensions automatically
• Support case-insensitive matching
• Add file icons (📁 for directories, 📄 for files)

2. Tab Key Conflict Resolution

Problem: Tab key for model switching prevented autocomplete from working Solution: Made Tab key context-aware in PromptInput.tsx:

// Only switch model if no autocomplete is active
if (!hasSlashSuggestions && !hasAgentSuggestions && !hasPathAutocomplete) {
  handleQuickModelSwitch()
}

3. Intelligent Path Autocomplete

New Features:

• Context Detection: Automatically detects when file completion is needed

  • After file commands (cat, ls, cd, vim, etc.)
  • When typing path-like strings
  • After keywords like "with", "from", "to", "in"

• Smart Sorting: Files are ranked by relevance

  • Command-specific scoring (cd prefers directories)
  • Common important files get higher scores
  • Current directory files prioritized
  • Hidden files deprioritized unless explicitly requested

• Visual Feedback: Icons for different file types

  • 📁 Directories
  • 🟨 JavaScript
  • 🔷 TypeScript
  • 📝 Markdown
  • 🐍 Python
  • And more...

• Seamless Experience:

  • Debounced suggestions while typing (300ms delay)
  • Auto-suggestions for <5 matches
  • Tab completion like terminal
  • Case-insensitive matching

Usage Examples

1. Direct File Mention

Type: @package
Shows: 📄 package.json
Tab completes to: @package.json

2. Command Context

Type: cat pa
Shows: 📄 package.json (automatically)
Tab completes to: cat package.json

3. Directory Navigation

Type: cd s
Shows: 📁 src/
Tab completes to: cd src/

4. Pattern Matching

Type: edit from README
Shows: 📝 README.md
Tab completes the path

Technical Implementation

File Context Detection Algorithm

// Detects file context based on:
1. Command analysis (file-related commands)
2. Path-like patterns (/, ., ~, extensions)
3. Keyword patterns (with, from, to, in, file:)

Intelligent Scoring System

// Scoring factors:
- Command relevance (+100 for cd→directories)
- File importance (+40 for package.json, README.md)
- Location preference (+20 for current directory)
- Visibility (-10 for hidden files)
- Ignore patterns (-50 for node_modules)

Tab Key Priority

1. Slash commands (/command)
2. Agent mentions (@agent-xxx)
3. File paths (context-dependent)
4. Model switching (fallback)

Benefits

1. No Special Prefix Required: Works like a real terminal
2. Context-Aware: Understands when you need files
3. Smart Suggestions: Relevant files appear first
4. Visual Clarity: Icons show file types at a glance
5. Non-Intrusive: Only suggests when helpful
6. Terminal-Like: Familiar Tab completion behavior

Future Enhancements

1. History-based scoring: Remember frequently used files
2. Fuzzy matching: Support typos and partial matches
3. Command-specific filters: More intelligent filtering per command
4. Multi-select: Select multiple files at once
5. Preview: Show file contents on hover