Features
No-Focus Mode
No-Focus Mode lets you interact with Neoly without losing keyboard focus on your coding window / IDE. Click, scroll, and interact — all while keeping your cursor where you’re working.
How It Works
Neoly is designed to not steal focus when you interact with it. This means:
- Clicking Neoly does not bring it to the foreground
- Your coding window retains keyboard focus
- No visible Alt+Tab switching occurs
- You stay in flow while interacting
Why This Matters
During a live coding practice session:
| Without No-Focus Mode | With No-Focus Mode |
|---|---|
| Click Neoly -> focus changes | Click Neoly -> focus stays |
| Visible window switch | No visible switch |
| Must click back to IDE | Continue typing immediately |
| Context switching breaks flow | Seamless experience |
Enabling No-Focus Mode
Via Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Shift+N to toggle no-focus mode on/off.
Via Settings
- Open Settings
- Go to Window Settings
- Toggle "No-Focus Mode"
No-Focus Mode is enabled by default.
Usage Patterns
Reading Responses
- Click and scroll through AI responses
- Your cursor stays in the code editor
- Continue typing without switching
Model Selection
- Click the model dropdown
- Select a different model
- Focus remains on your IDE / coding window
Sending Messages
- Use keyboard shortcuts to send
- Or click send button
- No focus change occurs
Keyboard Shortcuts
With no-focus mode, keyboard shortcuts become essential:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| No-Focus Toggle | Ctrl+Shift+N |
| Screenshot | Ctrl+Shift+S |
| Voice Toggle | Ctrl+Shift+V |
| Text Capture | Ctrl+Shift+E |
Best Practices
- Position Neoly on secondary monitor if available
- Use shortcuts instead of clicking when possible
- Combine with Invisibility for full invisibility
- Practice the workflow in a safe test setup
Playground
Use the Playground page to verify No-Focus Mode is working end-to-end:
- Open /playground
- Keep typing in the input
- Enable No-Focus Mode in Neoly (
Ctrl+Shift+N) - Click Neoly and confirm the test page stays focused
Limitations
Some interactions may briefly capture focus:
- Typing in the message input field
- Opening dropdown menus
- Certain dialog boxes
For these cases, click back to your IDE / coding window after the interaction.
Troubleshooting
Focus Still Switching
- Ensure no-focus mode is enabled in settings
- Some UI elements (like text input) must capture focus
- Use keyboard shortcuts when possible
Can't Type in Neoly
When you need to type in Neoly's message box:
- Click the input field (this will capture focus)
- Type your message
- Send with Enter
- Click back to your IDE / coding window
See also: Invisibility | Send to Editor | All Shortcuts