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Providing Context: Files & Folders

Give the agent exactly the context it needs by referencing files and directories directly in your prompt.

Using @ mentions​

Type @ followed by a file or directory path. Ante shows a search dropdown as you type — press Tab to autocomplete, then Enter to confirm.

Adding file context with @ mentions
  • @path/to/file.rs — embeds the full file contents into your message
  • @path/to/dir/ — embeds the directory tree listing

This ensures the agent sees exactly the code you're asking about, without guessing or searching.

tip

If you paste multiple file paths, Ante auto-prefixes them with @ for convenience. You can reference as many files as you need in a single prompt.