
General
Preferences
Personalize the interface and conversation experience:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Language | Choose the interface language (Chinese / English / Japanese). Changes take effect immediately. |
| Theme brightness | Light, Dark, or Auto (follows system) |
| Interface Style | Default, Glass, Classic, or Parchment appearance |
| Chat typeface | Sans-serif or Serif |
| Conversation text size | Adjust the text size in conversations |
| Conversation width | Maximum width of the conversation area and input bar |
| Preview Mode | How to preview generated files (images, Markdown) |
| Prompt Suggestions | When on, AI automatically generates a next-step suggestion after each reply (requires a new conversation to take effect) |
| Expand tool calls by default | When on, newly displayed tool blocks are expanded by default; can still be collapsed manually |
| Show tool execution steps in IM channels | When on, IM replies stream each tool step in real time; when off, only the final reply is shown |
Profile
Manage your avatar and account information:- Avatar — Customize the background color (11 options) and icon (username initials or Emoji).
- Email — Displays the email address linked to your current account (read-only).
- Subscription — Shows your current plan. Click “View plans & pricing” to go to the pricing page.
- Sign out — Sign out on this device. You can sign back in at any time.
System Settings
System-level options including startup, wake lock, and notifications:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Launch at login | Automatically start QoderWork when you log in |
| Keep system awake | Prevent the computer from sleeping while an Agent is working |
| Desktop notifications | Send a system notification when the Agent needs a reply or finishes a task |
| Sound notifications | Play a sound when the Agent completes a task |
| Network proxy | Configure how the app routes network traffic (Follow system / Custom) |
| Permission | Used for |
|---|---|
| Full Disk Access | Reading and writing project files |
| Screen Recording & Audio | Screen content recognition, feedback screenshots |
| Accessibility | Listening for global hotkeys (quick launch, etc.) |
| Microphone | Voice input |
| Automation | Working with system apps: reminders, calendar, notes |
| Notifications | Desktop notifications for task completion and messages |
| Location Services | Tasks involving geographic location |
Voice Input
Global voice input hotkey and transcription settings (see Voice Input):- Enable voice input — Enable the global voice input hotkey. Press once to start recording; press again to stop and transcribe.
- Enable bottom floating window — When no window is focused, pressing the voice hotkey pops up a floating window at the bottom of the screen. When off, pressing the hotkey has no effect (the microphone button in the input bar is not affected).
- Hotkey mode — Choose how to trigger recording: single key or a key combination (e.g. Ctrl+Shift+Space).
- Trigger key — The selected key only triggers voice input when pressed alone; normal key combinations are not affected.
App Snapshot
Capture the frontmost app’s screenshot and readable text as conversation context (see App Snapshots):- Global hotkey — Select the trigger (e.g., pressing both left and right Option keys simultaneously).
Keyboard Shortcuts
View and customize keyboard shortcuts. Search for a shortcut or click any entry to record a new combination. General| Action | macOS | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Open Settings | ⌘ , | Ctrl , |
| Toggle Sidebar | ⌘ \ | Ctrl \ |
| Action | macOS | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Switch Task | ⌃ Tab | Ctrl Tab |
| Create New Task | ⌘ N | Ctrl N |
| Search All Tasks | ⌘ G | Ctrl G |
| Search in Current Task | ⌘ F | Ctrl F |
| Action | macOS | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Send Message | ↵ or ⌘ ↵ | ↵ or Ctrl ↵ |
| Insert Line Break | ⇧ ↵ or ⌃ ↵ | Shift ↵ |
Awareness
Cross-session memory and collaboration style personalization. See Awareness.App Update
Check for and install new versions of QoderWork (same as “Check for Updates” in the menu bar). When a new version is available, a prompt appears — only after you confirm does QoderWork download and relaunch. If you’re already on the latest version, you’ll see a “You’re up to date” message.Archived
Manage archived tasks. Restore or permanently delete individual tasks, or use “Delete all” in the top-right corner to clear everything at once.Extensions & integrations
Workspaces
Configure workspace modes and the default mode for new tasks:| Workspace | Description |
|---|---|
| General | Chat with AI assistant (default) |
| Design | Design on a canvas |
| Slides | Create presentations with AI Slides |
| Writing | Write, edit, and polish documents |
Advanced
Secure Work Environment
Runs tasks in a separate isolated space on your computer — faster execution, more stable, and all files and data stay on your device:- Enable Secure Work Environment — When on, tasks run in an isolated environment that doesn’t affect other files on your computer and never touches the real system.
- Clean up workspace files to free disk space — Deletes downloaded workspace files. Your conversation history and artifacts are not affected.
Experimental Features
Try new features early. Some are still being refined:| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Generative UI | Lets AI render interactive HTML components (charts, dashboards, forms, etc.) in chat. Takes effect in new conversations. |
| Pop out as window | Run a task in a standalone window. Right-click any task in the sidebar to pop it out. |
| Conversation list filters | Adds filter buttons at the bottom of the sidebar to filter by project, activity time, group, and sort order. |
Next Steps
Prompt Enhancement
Write briefs the agent can act on precisely
Use Cases
Ready-to-use prompt templates organized by scenario