Quick Start

Get productive with PATAPIM in just a few minutes. This guide covers the essentials to start developing with Claude Code.

First Launch

When you first launch PATAPIM, you’ll see:

• Sidebar on the left with project management, file tree, and settings
• Terminal area in the center where your terminals will appear
• Status bar at the bottom showing connection status and shortcuts

Creating a Project

1. Click the Projects button in the sidebar (or press Ctrl+P)
2. Click Add Project
3. Select a folder on your system
4. Give your project a name
5. Click Create

Your project will now appear in the sidebar, and the file tree will show your project’s files.

Opening a Terminal

PATAPIM supports up to 9 terminals in a grid layout:

• New terminal: Press Ctrl+Shift+T (or Cmd+Shift+T on macOS)
• Switch terminals: Press Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+9 to jump to a specific terminal
• Close terminal: Press Ctrl+Shift+W or click the X button on the terminal tab

The terminal opens in your project’s root directory by default.

Running Claude Code

PATAPIM has deep integration with Claude Code CLI:

Quick Ask (Ctrl+K)

Press Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on macOS) to open the Claude Code quick ask dialog:

1. Type your question or request
2. Press Enter
3. Claude’s response appears in the terminal

Example: “Create a Python script that reads a CSV file”

Full Claude Code Session

Run Claude Code directly in any terminal:

claude

This starts an interactive session where you can have a conversation with Claude about your code.

Basic Navigation

Sidebar

• Projects: Manage your projects (Ctrl+P)
• File Tree: Browse and open files (click to open in your default editor)
• Tasks: View and manage tasks from tasks.json (Ctrl+Shift+B)
• Settings: Configure PATAPIM preferences

File Tree

• Click any file to open it in your default editor
• Right-click for context menu (open folder, reveal in explorer, etc.)
• Use the search bar to filter files

Terminal Grid

• Drag terminal tabs to reorder them
• Click the grid icon to change layout (1x1, 2x2, 3x3)
• Each terminal runs independently

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

Replace Ctrl with Cmd on macOS

Working with Claude Code

Here are some common workflows:

Ask Claude for help

# Quick ask with Ctrl+K
"How do I read a JSON file in Python?"

# Or in a full session
claude
> Read the config.json file and explain its structure

Generate code

claude
> Create a React component for a login form with email and password fields

Debug code

claude
> This script is giving me an error, can you help debug it?

Refactor code

claude
> Refactor this function to use async/await instead of promises

Voice Dictation

PATAPIM includes voice dictation powered by Whisper:

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+M to start recording
2. Speak your command or question
3. Press Ctrl+Alt+M again to stop and transcribe
4. The text appears in the active terminal or Claude Code prompt

Great for hands-free coding or when you’re away from the keyboard.

Remote Access

PATAPIM can be accessed remotely via WebSocket and Cloudflare tunnels:

1. Go to Settings > Remote Access
2. Enable remote access
3. Copy the provided URL
4. Open the URL on any device with a web browser
5. Authenticate with PassKey

Your terminals, file tree, and Claude Code integration are accessible from anywhere.

Next Steps

Now that you’re familiar with the basics:

• Explore System Requirements to optimize performance
• Check out the Features Guide to learn about advanced capabilities
• Read about Task Management to organize your work
• Learn about Plugin System to extend PATAPIM

Tips for Productivity

• Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate quickly
• Keep related terminals in a grid layout for comparison
• Use Claude Code for repetitive tasks (generating boilerplate, writing tests)
• Enable voice dictation when documenting your code
• Set up remote access to continue work from anywhere
• Leverage the task management system to track TODOs

Happy coding with PATAPIM and Claude Code!