> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nimbalyst.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nimbalyst.com/session-management/view-files-in-agent-mode.md).

# View Files in Agent Mode

### Interacting with Files in Agents Mode

View and edit files directly within your AI session without switching to Files mode.

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**How to use:**

* When a session, workstream, or worktree edits a file, it appears on the right panel
* Open multiple files in tabs, resize or hide the files panel as needed.
* Edit files directly while collaborating with your coding agent.
* Right-click any file to open it in Files mode if you prefer the full editor experience<br>

**Benefits:**

* Stay focused in your AI workflow without context switching
* Make quick edits alongside AI suggestions
* Full editing capabilities without leaving Agent Mode

### Collapsing Sections

Click any section header (Edited, Referenced, Read) to collapse or expand it. This helps focus on what matters when there are many files.

### Tips

* **Long filenames** are truncated. Hover to see the full relative path from your workspace.
* **Multiple edits** to the same file are aggregated - you'll see the total lines added/removed across all changes.
* **Git status updates** automatically when you switch back to Nimbalyst from another app.
* **Empty state**: If no files have been touched yet, you'll see "No file interactions yet."


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