Reporch IDE

Use the editor

Create files and folders in Explorer, edit with tabs, and verify saved state.

Overview

In a ready workspace, Explorer on the left shows the project tree and the central editor opens selected files in tabs. Show or hide AI Agent on the right and the terminal below as needed.

Before you start

  • Confirm that the workspace runtime is ready.
  • Verify that files appear in Explorer and the terminal connection is healthy.
  • Record important existing work in a Git commit or backup before large edits.

Steps

1. Open Explorer

Select Explorer in the Activity Bar. If the sidebar is hidden, use the View menu or the sidebar toggle.

2. Select the file

Expand folders and select a file. Confirm that the editor tab and Explorer path identify the file you intend to change.

3. Edit

Change the source in the editor. Syntax highlighting, completion, diagnostics, and hover help depend on file type and language server state.

4. Save

Use File → Save or Cmd/Ctrl+S. Closing an unsaved tab can ask you to save, discard, or cancel.

5. Manage tabs

Open more files and switch between tabs. Tab actions can close tabs to the right, close saved tabs, or close all tabs.

Create files and folders

Choose New File or New Folder from Explorer or its context menu. Before confirming the name, verify the intended parent directory. Resolve path collisions or invalid names before creation.

Use Command Center

Open Command Center at the top or press Cmd/Ctrl+P to search files, symbols, text, and commands.

  • Move through results with the arrow keys.
  • Press Enter to open or run the selected result.
  • Press Escape to close.
  • File results with line and column information open directly at that location.

Saved state and synchronization

Saving writes the file to the connected workspace. A disconnected runtime or network failure can prevent the write, so verify that the tab's change indicator disappears. A GitHub connection does not make Save create a commit or push to the remote.

Expected result

  • The selected text file opens in the correct editor tab.
  • After Cmd/Ctrl+S, the change indicator disappears and content persists when reopened.
  • Command Center search and keyboard navigation open the intended file or command.

Troubleshooting

  • File cannot be edited: Open the original text file in Explorer rather than a preview or binary tab.
  • No completion: Wait for the language server and check the extension and project settings.
  • Content reverts after save: Inspect terminal/runtime connection, permissions, and any displayed save error.
  • Tab is hard to find: Search the filename in Command Center and reopen it.
Reporch Team