A clear path forward
How do I ask Agent to make a change to an existing codebase?
Give Agent the repository link, explain what should change and describe the result you expect. You can request a fix, a feature or a broader change; the work is not limited to text or styling edits.
A clear goal helps Agent work on the right code and gives you a way to judge the result. Your team's repository instructions and relevant skills also guide how it works.
- Open the intended repo through Repos, then start or continue its chat.
- Describe the current behavior and what you want instead. Name any parts that must stay unchanged.
- Ask Agent to make the change and test the result in the running app, or with suitable checks if there is no web preview.
- Review the result, the changed files and any checks Agent could not run.
For a larger request, agree on the scope and useful milestones before the work starts. A focused first change is an easy way to learn the workflow, not a limit on what you can ask for. Keep your team's normal review and merge checks in place.
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