Proposal for Improving Qoder's UI/UX and Core Workflow Efficiency

Problem

问题所在?

Qoder 的核心问题是,它目前给人的感觉更像一个安装了 AI 插件的 VS Code,而不是一个真正经过深度整合和设计的全新 IDE。

像 Cursor 和 Trae 这些竞品,都在努力提升 IDE 本身的整体体验,而不仅仅是堆叠 AI 功能。特别是 Trae,甚至因为其出色的界面设计获得了设计奖。相比之下,Qoder 除了 AI 能力外,在编辑器本身的设计和交互上几乎没有做出任何优化。

这直接导致了效率问题,尤其是对我们这些希望工具能带来极致效率的专业开发者来说。比如,连贯操作的快捷键完全缺失:Cmd + I 快速提问、Cmd + N 新建一个对话并自动聚焦,这些在其他工具里几乎是标配的功能,在 Qoder 上却无法使用,打断了思考和工作的流畅性。

Solution

应该如何解决?

我真心希望 Qoder 能在以下两个方面花更多心思:

  1. 打造独特的界面(UI/UX):不要满足于 VS Code 的默认皮肤。我们希望看到 Qoder 能有自己标志性的、经过精心设计的界面。这会让长时间使用它的开发者感到愉悦,并建立起真正的品牌认同感。一个好的设计本身就是一种生产力。

  2. 提供无缝的快捷键工作流:请为核心的 AI 功能配备高效的快捷键。这对于“Power User”至关重要。至少应该支持:

    • Cmd + I:在代码中直接唤起 AI 对话,不用鼠标来回切换。
    • Cmd + N:在聊天窗口,能快速开启一个新话题,并且光标自动定位到输入框,让我可以直接打字。

Use Case

会在什么场景下使用?

这些改进会融入到我每天的编码工作中:

  • 当我写代码卡住时,我希望能直接按下 Cmd + I 问个问题,然后立刻回到编码状态,而不是现在这样需要用鼠标点来点去。
  • 当我想启动一个新思路的讨论时,Cmd + N 就能让我立即开始,思路不会被打断。
  • 一个漂亮、独特的界面会让我更愿意整天都使用 Qoder。如果它能做到这样,我会非常喜欢 Qoder。

Priority

优先级

:yellow_circle: Medium - 重要的改进

这虽然不是一个让软件崩溃的 Bug,但它直接决定了 Qoder 是否能成为我的主力开发工具。对于专业用户来说,流畅的体验和产品的精致度,是选择一个工具的决定性因素。

Additional Info

补充信息

可以参考一下这些竞品,它们在这方面做得很好:

  • Cursor:在 AI 与 IDE 的无缝集成方面做得非常出色。
  • Trae:证明了开发者社区对一个美观、高效的编辑器有着强烈需求。

English Version (Natural Tone)

Problem

What problem does this solve?

Right now, Qoder feels more like a stock VS Code with an AI extension bolted on, rather than a truly integrated and thoughtfully designed IDE.

Competitors like Cursor and Trae are putting significant effort into improving the overall IDE experience itself, not just the AI features. Trae, in particular, even won a design award for its UI. In contrast, Qoder offers almost no enhancements to the core editor experience beyond its AI capabilities.

This creates real friction and efficiency problems, especially for professional developers who rely on a fast, fluid workflow. For example, essential keyboard shortcuts are missing. There’s no Cmd + I for a quick inline chat or Cmd + N to start a new chat session with the cursor automatically focused. The lack of these basic workflow shortcuts is a constant interruption for power users.

Solution

How should it work?

I would love to see the Qoder team invest more in two key areas:

  1. A Unique and Polished UI/UX: Move beyond the default VS Code look. Give Qoder its own signature design language that is both beautiful and functional. A great design is a feature in itself and makes developers actually enjoy using the tool all day.

  2. Seamless Keyboard-First Workflows: The AI interactions need to be frictionless. This means robust shortcut support is non-negotiable for professional users. At a minimum, please implement:

    • Cmd + I: To instantly bring up an AI chat inline, without ever leaving the keyboard.
    • Cmd + N: In the chat panel, this should create a new conversation and, critically, auto-focus the input field so I can just start typing.

Use Case

When would you use this?

This would impact my entire daily coding workflow:

  • When I’m stuck on a piece of code, I want to hit Cmd + I, ask my question, and get back to coding. My hands shouldn’t have to leave the keyboard.
  • When I need to start a fresh train of thought with the AI, I want to hit Cmd + N and just go, without breaking my flow by clicking around.
  • Honestly, I would be much happier to spend my entire workday in Qoder if it had a more polished and unique interface. If it had these things, I would absolutely love this product.

Priority

:yellow_circle: Medium - Important improvement

While this isn’t a blocking bug, it’s a critical issue that directly impacts whether Qoder can become a primary, go-to tool for serious developers. For professionals, workflow efficiency and overall polish are deciding factors when choosing an IDE over its competitors.

Additional Info

(Optional: screenshots, examples, links)

For inspiration, here are some competitors who are getting this right:

  • Cursor: Does a great job of making the AI feel seamlessly integrated.
  • Trae: Its success proves there is a strong demand in the developer community for a beautiful and highly functional editor.