Using Cosine

Providing Instructions

Cosine works best with clear, specific instructions. To get the most out of Cosine:

• Keep your prompts clear and detailed.
• Mention specific files or tasks when possible.
• Break complex requests into simpler steps.

For detailed tips, check out Prompting Cosine.

Example Prompt:

A simple yet clear prompt might look like this:

You can also attach relevant files to your prompt to give Cosine additional context.

Reviewing Cosine’s Work

Once Cosine receives your instructions, it’ll:

1. Generate a Pull Request (PR) with detailed explanations of its changes.
2. Allow you to review and provide feedback directly.

Reviewing and Managing Tasks

• Click “View PR” to open Cosine’s PR directly in GitHub if you prefer reviewing there.
• Alternatively, you don’t need to leave Cosine - just click on the task status dropdown (initially showing Open) and select “Mark as Completed”.
• If you decide the changes aren’t needed, choose “Close” to close both the task and PR or “Delete” to remove the task entirely.

Continuing the Conversation

• If Cosine’s initial changes need adjustments, keep the chat going by providing additional instructions. Cosine will continue refining its changes.
• For small adjustments, feel free to directly edit Cosine’s proposed changes yourself using Cosine’s built-in editor.
• After making your edits, you can merge them directly within Cosine.

Merging Changes

When you’re happy with the results:

• Merge the PR in GitHub or your preferred way of doing so.
• Mark the task as “Completed” within Cosine.
• Your project is now updated, and you’re ready to tackle the next task!

Remember that marking a task as “Completed” in Cosine does not automatically merge the PR; you’ll need to merge it in GitHub as usual unless your workflow is configured otherwise.

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With Cosine, the process is seamless, collaborative, and flexible - allowing you to manage development tasks efficiently.