feat: Add custom instructions for quick refactor (#258)

* feat: Add custom commands to quick refactor

* doc: Update for quick refactor feature

CMakeLists.txt

@@ -117,6 +117,8 @@ add_qtc_plugin(QodeAssist
     widgets/EditorChatButton.hpp widgets/EditorChatButton.cpp
     widgets/EditorChatButtonHandler.hpp widgets/EditorChatButtonHandler.cpp
     widgets/QuickRefactorDialog.hpp widgets/QuickRefactorDialog.cpp
+    widgets/CustomInstructionsManager.hpp widgets/CustomInstructionsManager.cpp
+    widgets/AddCustomInstructionDialog.hpp widgets/AddCustomInstructionDialog.cpp
 
     QuickRefactorHandler.hpp QuickRefactorHandler.cpp
     tools/ToolsFactory.hpp tools/ToolsFactory.cpp

README.md

@@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ QodeAssist enhances Qt Creator with AI-powered coding assistance:
 
 - **Code Completion**: Intelligent, context-aware code suggestions for C++ and QML
 - **Chat Assistant**: Multiple interface options (popup window, side panel, bottom panel)
-- **Quick Refactoring**: AI-assisted code improvements and alternative suggestions
+- **Quick Refactoring**: Inline AI-assisted code improvements directly in editor with custom instructions library
 - **File Context**: Attach or link files for better AI understanding
 - **Tool Calling**: AI can read project files, search code, and access diagnostics
 - **Multiple Providers**: Support for Ollama, Claude, OpenAI, Google AI, Mistral AI, llama.cpp, and more
-- **Customizable**: Project-specific rules and extensive model templates
+- **Customizable**: Project-specific rules, custom instructions, and extensive model templates
 
 **Join our [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/BGMkUsXUgf)** to get support and connect with other users!
 
@@ -159,9 +159,12 @@ QodeAssist supports multiple LLM providers. Choose your preferred provider and f
 - Extended thinking mode (Claude, other providers in plan) - Enable deeper reasoning for complex tasks
 
 ### Quick Refactoring
-- Fast code refactoring with AI assistance
-- Selection-based improvements
-- Alternative code suggestions
+- Inline code refactoring directly in the editor with AI assistance
+- Selection-based improvements with instant code replacement
+- Built-in quick actions (repeat, improve, alternative)
+- **Custom instructions library** with search and autocomplete
+- Create, edit, and manage reusable refactoring templates
+- Combine base instructions with specific details
 - **[Learn more](docs/quick-refactoring.md)**
 
 ### Tools & Function Calling

docs/quick-refactoring.md

@@ -1,18 +1,276 @@
 # Quick Refactoring Feature
 
+Quick Refactoring provides AI-assisted code improvements directly in your editor. Select code, press the hotkey, and get instant refactoring suggestions.
+
+## Overview
+
+Quick Refactoring provides AI-assisted code refactoring with its own dedicated provider and model configuration, allowing you to use different settings than your Chat Assistant. You can use built-in quick actions or create your own custom instructions library.
+
 ## Setup
 
-Since this is actually a small chat with redirected output, the main settings of the provider, model and template are taken from the chat settings.
+Quick Refactoring has independent configuration separate from Chat Assistant:
 
-## Using
+### Provider & Model Configuration
 
-The request to model consist of instructions to model, selection code and cursor position.
+Configure provider and model in: `Qt Creator → Preferences → QodeAssist → General Settings`
 
-The default instruction is: "Refactor the code to improve its quality and maintainability." and sending if text field is empty.
+Under the **Quick Refactor** section, you can set:
+- **Provider**: Choose from Ollama, Claude, OpenAI, Google AI, etc.
+- **Model**: Select the specific model for refactoring tasks
+- **Template**: Choose the chat template for this provider
+- **URL**: Set the API endpoint
+- **API Key**: Configure authentication (for cloud providers)
 
-Also there buttons to quick call instractions:
-- Repeat latest instruction, will activate after sending first request in QtCreator session
-- Improve current selection code
-- Suggestion alternative variant of selection code
-- Other instructions[TBD]
+This allows you to:
+- Use a faster/cheaper model for refactoring than for chat
+- Use a local model for refactoring and cloud model for chat
+- Optimize costs by using different providers for different tasks
+
+### Quick Refactor Settings
+
+Additional refactoring-specific options in: `Qt Creator → Preferences → QodeAssist → Quick Refactor`
+
+Configure:
+- **Context Settings**: How much code context to send
+  - Read full file or N lines before/after selection
+- **LLM Parameters**: Temperature, max tokens, top_p, top_k
+- **Advanced Options**: Penalties, context window size
+- **Features**: Tool calling, extended thinking mode
+- **System Prompt**: Customize the base prompt for refactoring
+
+## Using Quick Refactoring
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+1. **Select Code** (or place cursor for line-level refactoring)
+2. **Trigger Quick Refactor**: Press `Ctrl+Alt+R` (Windows/Linux) or `⌥⌘R` (macOS)
+3. **Choose Action**:
+   - Use a built-in quick action button
+   - Select a custom instruction from the dropdown
+   - Type your own instruction
+4. **Get Results**: AI generates refactored code directly replacing your selection
+
+### Quick Action Buttons
+
+The dialog provides three built-in quick actions:
+
+| Button | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| **Repeat Last** | Reuses the last instruction from your session (enabled after first use) |
+| **Improve Code** | Enhances readability, efficiency, and maintainability with best practices |
+| **Alternative Solution** | Suggests different implementation approaches and patterns |
+
+## Custom Instructions
+
+### Overview
+
+Custom Instructions allow you to create a reusable library of refactoring templates. Instead of typing the same instructions repeatedly, save them once and access them instantly through the searchable dropdown.
+
+**Key Features:**
+- **Quick Access**: Search and select instructions by typing
+- **Flexible**: Use as-is or add extra details for each use
+- **Manageable**: Easy create, edit, and delete interface
+- **Persistent**: Instructions saved locally and loaded on startup
+- **Accessible**: Direct access to instruction files folder
+
+### Creating Custom Instructions
+
+1. Click the **`+`** button in the Quick Refactor dialog
+2. Fill in the form:
+   - **Name**: Short descriptive title (e.g., "Add Documentation")
+   - **Instruction Body**: Detailed prompt for the LLM
+
+**Example instruction:**
+
+```
+Name: Add Documentation
+Body: Add comprehensive documentation to the selected code or code afer cursor following: 
+      Doxygen style. Include parameter descriptions, return value 
+      documentation, and usage examples where applicable.
+```
+
+
+### Using Custom Instructions
+
+#### Method 1: Select and Use
+1. Open Quick Refactor dialog (`Ctrl+Alt+R` / `⌥⌘R`)
+2. Click the dropdown or start typing instruction name
+3. Select instruction (autocomplete will help)
+4. Optionally add extra details in the text field below
+5. Press OK
+
+
+#### Method 2: Search by Typing
+1. Open Quick Refactor dialog
+2. Start typing in the instruction dropdown (e.g., "doc...")
+3. Autocomplete shows matching instructions
+4. Select with arrow keys or click
+5. Add optional details and execute
+
+**Search Features:**
+- Case-insensitive search
+- Match anywhere in instruction name
+- Keyboard navigation (arrow keys, Enter)
+- Instant filtering as you type
+
+### Combining Instructions with Additional Details
+
+Custom instructions serve as **base templates** that you can augment with specific requirements:
+
+**Example 1 - Use instruction as-is:**
+```
+Selected: "Add Documentation"
+Additional text: [empty]
+→ Sends: "Add comprehensive documentation..."
+```
+
+**Example 2 - Add specific requirements:**
+```
+Selected: "Optimize Performance"  
+Additional text: "Focus on reducing memory allocations"
+→ Sends: "Optimize Performance instructions... 
+
+Focus on reducing memory allocations"
+```
+
+This approach allows maximum flexibility while maintaining a clean instruction library.
+
+### Managing Custom Instructions
+
+The Quick Refactor dialog provides full CRUD operations:
+
+| Button | Action | Description |
+|--------|--------|-------------|
+| **+** | Add | Create new custom instruction |
+| **✎** | Edit | Modify selected instruction |
+| **−** | Delete | Remove selected instruction (with confirmation) |
+| **📁** | Open Folder | Open instructions directory in file manager |
+
+**Edit/Delete:**
+- Select an instruction from dropdown (or type its name)
+- Click Edit (✎) or Delete (−) button
+- Confirm changes
+
+<!-- PLACEHOLDER_IMAGE: Screenshot showing instruction management buttons -->
+
+### Storage Location
+
+Custom instructions are stored as JSON files in:
+
+```
+~/.config/QtProject/qtcreator/qodeassist/quick_refactor/instructions/
+```
+
+**File Naming Format:**
+```
+Instruction_Name_with_underscores_{unique-uuid}.json
+```
+
+**Examples:**
+```
+Add_Documentation_a7f3c92d-8e4b-4f1a-9c0e-1d2f3a4b5c6d.json
+Optimize_Performance_3b8e4f9a-7c2d-4e1b-8f3a-9c1d2e3f4a5b.json
+Fix_Code_Style_c5d6e7f8-9a0b-1c2d-3e4f-5a6b7c8d9e0f.json
+```
+
+**File Format:**
+```json
+{
+    "id": "unique-uuid",
+    "name": "Add Documentation",
+    "body": "Add comprehensive documentation...",
+    "version": "0.1"
+}
+```
+
+### Backup and Sharing
+
+Since instructions are simple JSON files, you can:
+
+1. **Backup**: Copy the instructions directory
+2. **Share**: Share JSON files with team members
+3. **Version Control**: Add to your dotfiles repository
+4. **Edit Manually**: Modify JSON files directly if needed
+
+Click the **📁** button to quickly open the instructions folder in your file manager.
+
+## Context and Scope
+
+### What Gets Sent to the LLM
+
+The LLM receives:
+- **Selected Code** (or current line if no selection)
+- **Context**: Surrounding code (configurable amount)
+- **File Information**: Language, file path
+- **Cursor Position**: Marked with `<cursor>` tag
+- **Selection Markers**: `<selection_start>` and `<selection_end>` tags
+- **Your Instructions**: Built-in, custom, or typed
+- **Project Rules**: If configured (see [Project Rules](project-rules.md))
+
+### Context Configuration
+
+Configure context amount in: `Qt Creator → Preferences → QodeAssist → Quick Refactor`
+
+Options:
+- **Read Full File**: Send entire file as context
+- **Read File Parts**: Send N lines before/after selection (configurable in "Read Strings Before/After Cursor")
+
+## Advanced Settings
+
+Access all refactoring settings in: `Qt Creator → Preferences → QodeAssist → Quick Refactor`
+
+### Available Options:
+
+**Context Settings:**
+- Read full file vs. file parts
+- Number of lines before/after cursor
+
+**LLM Parameters:**
+- Temperature (creativity/randomness)
+- Max tokens (response length)
+- Top P (nucleus sampling)
+- Top K (vocabulary filtering)
+- Presence penalty
+- Frequency penalty
+
+**Ollama-specific:**
+- Lifetime parameter
+- Context window size
+
+**Features:**
+- Enable/disable tool calling
+- Extended thinking mode (for supported models)
+- Thinking budget and max tokens
+
+**Customization:**
+- System prompt editing
+- Use open files in context (optional)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Instruction Not Found
+- Ensure you've typed the exact name or selected from dropdown
+- Check if instruction file exists in instructions directory
+- Reload Qt Creator if instructions were added externally
+
+### Poor Results
+- Try adding more specific details in the additional text field
+- Adjust context settings to provide more/less code
+- Use extended thinking mode for complex refactorings
+- Check if your model supports the complexity of the task
+
+### Instructions Not Loading
+- Verify folder exists: `~/.config/QtProject/qtcreator/qodeassist/quick_refactor/instructions/`
+- Check JSON file format validity
+- Review Qt Creator logs for parsing errors
+- Try restarting Qt Creator
+
+Fully local setup for offline or secure environments.
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [Project Rules](project-rules.md) - Project-specific AI behavior customization
+- [File Context](file-context.md) - Attaching files to chat context
+- [Ignoring Files](ignoring-files.md) - Exclude files from AI context
+- [Provider Configuration](../README.md#configuration) - Setting up LLM providers
 

qodeassist.cpp

@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 #include "settings/ProjectSettingsPanel.hpp"
 #include "settings/SettingsConstants.hpp"
 #include "templates/Templates.hpp"
+#include "widgets/CustomInstructionsManager.hpp"
 #include "widgets/QuickRefactorDialog.hpp"
 #include <ChatView/ChatView.hpp>
 #include <coreplugin/actionmanager/actioncontainer.h>
@@ -128,6 +129,8 @@ public:
         Providers::registerProviders();
         Templates::registerTemplates();
         
+        CustomInstructionsManager::instance().loadInstructions();
+
         Utils::Icon QCODEASSIST_ICON(
             {{":/resources/images/qoderassist-icon.png", Utils::Theme::IconsBaseColor}});
         Utils::Icon QCODEASSIST_CHAT_ICON(

widgets/AddCustomInstructionDialog.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+/* 
+ * Copyright (C) 2024-2025 Petr Mironychev
+ *
+ * This file is part of QodeAssist.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with QodeAssist. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#include "AddCustomInstructionDialog.hpp"
+#include "QodeAssisttr.h"
+
+#include <QDialogButtonBox>
+#include <QFormLayout>
+#include <QLabel>
+#include <QLineEdit>
+#include <QMessageBox>
+#include <QPlainTextEdit>
+#include <QVBoxLayout>
+
+namespace QodeAssist {
+
+AddCustomInstructionDialog::AddCustomInstructionDialog(QWidget *parent)
+    : QDialog(parent)
+{
+    setWindowTitle(Tr::tr("Add Custom Instruction"));
+    setupUi();
+    resize(500, 400);
+}
+
+AddCustomInstructionDialog::AddCustomInstructionDialog(const CustomInstruction &instruction, QWidget *parent)
+    : QDialog(parent)
+    , m_instruction(instruction)
+{
+    setWindowTitle(Tr::tr("Edit Custom Instruction"));
+    setupUi();
+    m_nameEdit->setText(instruction.name);
+    m_bodyEdit->setPlainText(instruction.body);
+    resize(500, 400);
+}
+
+void AddCustomInstructionDialog::setupUi()
+{
+    QVBoxLayout *mainLayout = new QVBoxLayout(this);
+    mainLayout->setContentsMargins(10, 10, 10, 10);
+    mainLayout->setSpacing(10);
+
+    QFormLayout *formLayout = new QFormLayout();
+    m_nameEdit = new QLineEdit(this);
+    m_nameEdit->setPlaceholderText(Tr::tr("Enter instruction name..."));
+    formLayout->addRow(Tr::tr("Name:"), m_nameEdit);
+
+    mainLayout->addLayout(formLayout);
+
+    QLabel *bodyLabel = new QLabel(Tr::tr("Instruction Body:"), this);
+    mainLayout->addWidget(bodyLabel);
+
+    m_bodyEdit = new QPlainTextEdit(this);
+    m_bodyEdit->setPlaceholderText(
+        Tr::tr("Enter the refactoring instruction that will be sent to the LLM..."));
+    mainLayout->addWidget(m_bodyEdit);
+
+    QDialogButtonBox *buttonBox
+        = new QDialogButtonBox(QDialogButtonBox::Save | QDialogButtonBox::Cancel, this);
+
+    connect(buttonBox, &QDialogButtonBox::accepted, this, [this]() {
+        if (m_nameEdit->text().trimmed().isEmpty()) {
+            QMessageBox::warning(this, Tr::tr("Invalid Input"), Tr::tr("Instruction name cannot be empty."));
+            return;
+        }
+        if (m_bodyEdit->toPlainText().trimmed().isEmpty()) {
+            QMessageBox::warning(this, Tr::tr("Invalid Input"), Tr::tr("Instruction body cannot be empty."));
+            return;
+        }
+        accept();
+    });
+
+    connect(buttonBox, &QDialogButtonBox::rejected, this, &QDialog::reject);
+
+    mainLayout->addWidget(buttonBox);
+}
+
+CustomInstruction AddCustomInstructionDialog::getInstruction() const
+{
+    CustomInstruction instruction = m_instruction;
+    instruction.name = m_nameEdit->text().trimmed();
+    instruction.body = m_bodyEdit->toPlainText().trimmed();
+    return instruction;
+}
+
+} // namespace QodeAssist
+

widgets/AddCustomInstructionDialog.hpp

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+/* 
+ * Copyright (C) 2024-2025 Petr Mironychev
+ *
+ * This file is part of QodeAssist.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with QodeAssist. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#pragma once
+
+#include <QDialog>
+#include <QString>
+
+#include "CustomInstructionsManager.hpp"
+
+class QLineEdit;
+class QPlainTextEdit;
+
+namespace QodeAssist {
+
+class AddCustomInstructionDialog : public QDialog
+{
+    Q_OBJECT
+
+public:
+    explicit AddCustomInstructionDialog(QWidget *parent = nullptr);
+    explicit AddCustomInstructionDialog(const CustomInstruction &instruction, QWidget *parent = nullptr);
+    ~AddCustomInstructionDialog() override = default;
+
+    CustomInstruction getInstruction() const;
+
+private:
+    void setupUi();
+    
+    QLineEdit *m_nameEdit;
+    QPlainTextEdit *m_bodyEdit;
+    CustomInstruction m_instruction;
+};
+
+} // namespace QodeAssist
+

widgets/CustomInstructionsManager.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,225 @@
+/* 
+ * Copyright (C) 2024-2025 Petr Mironychev
+ *
+ * This file is part of QodeAssist.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with QodeAssist. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#include "CustomInstructionsManager.hpp"
+
+#include <QDir>
+#include <QFile>
+#include <QJsonArray>
+#include <QJsonDocument>
+#include <QJsonObject>
+#include <QUuid>
+
+#include <coreplugin/icore.h>
+
+#include <logger/Logger.hpp>
+
+namespace QodeAssist {
+
+CustomInstructionsManager::CustomInstructionsManager(QObject *parent)
+    : QObject(parent)
+{}
+
+CustomInstructionsManager &CustomInstructionsManager::instance()
+{
+    static CustomInstructionsManager instance;
+    return instance;
+}
+
+QString CustomInstructionsManager::getInstructionsDirectory() const
+{
+    QString path = QString("%1/qodeassist/quick_refactor/instructions")
+                       .arg(Core::ICore::userResourcePath().toFSPathString());
+    return path;
+}
+
+bool CustomInstructionsManager::ensureDirectoryExists() const
+{
+    QDir dir(getInstructionsDirectory());
+    if (!dir.exists()) {
+        return dir.mkpath(".");
+    }
+    return true;
+}
+
+bool CustomInstructionsManager::loadInstructions()
+{
+    m_instructions.clear();
+
+    if (!ensureDirectoryExists()) {
+        LOG_MESSAGE("Failed to create instructions directory");
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    QDir dir(getInstructionsDirectory());
+    QStringList filters;
+    filters << "*.json";
+    QFileInfoList files = dir.entryInfoList(filters, QDir::Files);
+
+    for (const QFileInfo &fileInfo : files) {
+        QFile file(fileInfo.absoluteFilePath());
+        if (!file.open(QIODevice::ReadOnly)) {
+            LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Failed to open instruction file: %1").arg(fileInfo.fileName()));
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        QJsonParseError error;
+        QJsonDocument doc = QJsonDocument::fromJson(file.readAll(), &error);
+        if (error.error != QJsonParseError::NoError) {
+            LOG_MESSAGE(
+                QString("Failed to parse instruction file %1: %2")
+                    .arg(fileInfo.fileName(), error.errorString()));
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        QJsonObject obj = doc.object();
+        CustomInstruction instruction;
+        instruction.id = obj["id"].toString();
+        instruction.name = obj["name"].toString();
+        instruction.body = obj["body"].toString();
+
+        if (instruction.id.isEmpty() || instruction.name.isEmpty()) {
+            LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Invalid instruction in file: %1").arg(fileInfo.fileName()));
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        m_instructions.append(instruction);
+    }
+
+    LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Loaded %1 custom instructions").arg(m_instructions.size()));
+    return true;
+}
+
+bool CustomInstructionsManager::saveInstruction(const CustomInstruction &instruction)
+{
+    if (!ensureDirectoryExists()) {
+        LOG_MESSAGE("Failed to create instructions directory");
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    CustomInstruction newInstruction = instruction;
+    QString oldFileName;
+    
+    if (newInstruction.id.isEmpty()) {
+        newInstruction.id = QUuid::createUuid().toString(QUuid::WithoutBraces);
+    } else {
+        // Check if instruction with this ID already exists and get old file name
+        for (int i = 0; i < m_instructions.size(); ++i) {
+            if (m_instructions[i].id == newInstruction.id) {
+                // Build old filename to delete it if name changed
+                QString oldName = m_instructions[i].name;
+                oldName.replace(' ', '_');
+                oldFileName = QString("%1/%2_%3.json")
+                    .arg(getInstructionsDirectory(), oldName, newInstruction.id);
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    int existingIndex = -1;
+    for (int i = 0; i < m_instructions.size(); ++i) {
+        if (m_instructions[i].id == newInstruction.id) {
+            existingIndex = i;
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    QJsonObject obj;
+    obj["id"] = newInstruction.id;
+    obj["name"] = newInstruction.name;
+    obj["body"] = newInstruction.body;
+    obj["version"] = "0.1";
+
+    QJsonDocument doc(obj);
+    
+    QString sanitizedName = newInstruction.name;
+    sanitizedName.replace(' ', '_');
+    QString fileName = QString("%1/%2_%3.json")
+        .arg(getInstructionsDirectory(), sanitizedName, newInstruction.id);
+    
+    if (!oldFileName.isEmpty() && oldFileName != fileName) {
+        QFile::remove(oldFileName);
+    }
+    
+    QFile file(fileName);
+    if (!file.open(QIODevice::WriteOnly)) {
+        LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Failed to save instruction to file: %1").arg(fileName));
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    if (file.write(doc.toJson(QJsonDocument::Indented)) == -1) {
+        LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Failed to write instruction data: %1").arg(file.errorString()));
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    if (existingIndex >= 0) {
+        m_instructions[existingIndex] = newInstruction;
+    } else {
+        m_instructions.append(newInstruction);
+    }
+
+    emit instructionsChanged();
+    LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Saved custom instruction: %1").arg(newInstruction.name));
+    return true;
+}
+
+bool CustomInstructionsManager::deleteInstruction(const QString &id)
+{
+    int index = -1;
+    for (int i = 0; i < m_instructions.size(); ++i) {
+        if (m_instructions[i].id == id) {
+            index = i;
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (index < 0) {
+        LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Instruction not found: %1").arg(id));
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    QString sanitizedName = m_instructions[index].name;
+    sanitizedName.replace(' ', '_');
+    QString fileName = QString("%1/%2_%3.json")
+        .arg(getInstructionsDirectory(), sanitizedName, id);
+    
+    QFile file(fileName);
+    if (!file.remove()) {
+        LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Failed to delete instruction file: %1").arg(fileName));
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    m_instructions.removeAt(index);
+    emit instructionsChanged();
+    LOG_MESSAGE(QString("Deleted custom instruction with id: %1").arg(id));
+    return true;
+}
+
+CustomInstruction CustomInstructionsManager::getInstructionById(const QString &id) const
+{
+    for (const CustomInstruction &instruction : m_instructions) {
+        if (instruction.id == id) {
+            return instruction;
+        }
+    }
+    return CustomInstruction();
+}
+
+} // namespace QodeAssist
+

widgets/CustomInstructionsManager.hpp

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+/* 
+ * Copyright (C) 2024-2025 Petr Mironychev
+ *
+ * This file is part of QodeAssist.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * QodeAssist is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with QodeAssist. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+#pragma once
+
+#include <QObject>
+#include <QString>
+#include <QVector>
+
+namespace QodeAssist {
+
+struct CustomInstruction
+{
+    QString id;
+    QString name;
+    QString body;
+};
+
+class CustomInstructionsManager : public QObject
+{
+    Q_OBJECT
+
+public:
+    static CustomInstructionsManager &instance();
+
+    bool loadInstructions();
+    bool saveInstruction(const CustomInstruction &instruction);
+    bool deleteInstruction(const QString &id);
+    
+    QVector<CustomInstruction> instructions() const { return m_instructions; }
+    CustomInstruction getInstructionById(const QString &id) const;
+    
+signals:
+    void instructionsChanged();
+
+private:
+    explicit CustomInstructionsManager(QObject *parent = nullptr);
+    ~CustomInstructionsManager() override = default;
+    
+    QString getInstructionsDirectory() const;
+    bool ensureDirectoryExists() const;
+    
+    QVector<CustomInstruction> m_instructions;
+};
+
+} // namespace QodeAssist
+

widgets/QuickRefactorDialog.cpp

@@ -18,19 +18,31 @@
  */
 
 #include "QuickRefactorDialog.hpp"
+#include "AddCustomInstructionDialog.hpp"
+#include "CustomInstructionsManager.hpp"
 #include "QodeAssisttr.h"
 
 #include <QApplication>
+#include <QComboBox>
+#include <QCompleter>
+#include <QDesktopServices>
 #include <QDialogButtonBox>
+#include <QDir>
 #include <QFontMetrics>
 #include <QHBoxLayout>
 #include <QLabel>
+#include <QLineEdit>
+#include <QMessageBox>
 #include <QPlainTextEdit>
 #include <QScreen>
+#include <QStringListModel>
 #include <QTimer>
 #include <QToolButton>
+#include <QUrl>
 #include <QVBoxLayout>
 
+#include <coreplugin/icore.h>
+
 #include <utils/theme/theme.h>
 #include <utils/utilsicons.h>
 
@@ -63,17 +75,79 @@ void QuickRefactorDialog::setupUi()
     actionsLayout->addStretch();
     mainLayout->addLayout(actionsLayout);
 
-    m_instructionsLabel = new QLabel(Tr::tr("Enter refactoring instructions:"), this);
+    QHBoxLayout *instructionsLayout = new QHBoxLayout();
+    instructionsLayout->setSpacing(4);
+
+    QLabel *instructionsLabel = new QLabel(Tr::tr("Custom Instructions:"), this);
+    instructionsLayout->addWidget(instructionsLabel);
+
+    m_commandsComboBox = new QComboBox(this);
+    m_commandsComboBox->setSizePolicy(QSizePolicy::Expanding, QSizePolicy::Preferred);
+    m_commandsComboBox->setEditable(true);
+    m_commandsComboBox->setInsertPolicy(QComboBox::NoInsert);
+    m_commandsComboBox->lineEdit()->setPlaceholderText("Search or select instruction...");
+    
+    QCompleter *completer = new QCompleter(this);
+    completer->setCompletionMode(QCompleter::PopupCompletion);
+    completer->setCaseSensitivity(Qt::CaseInsensitive);
+    completer->setFilterMode(Qt::MatchContains);
+    m_commandsComboBox->setCompleter(completer);
+    
+    instructionsLayout->addWidget(m_commandsComboBox);
+
+    m_addCommandButton = new QToolButton(this);
+    m_addCommandButton->setText("+");
+    m_addCommandButton->setToolTip(Tr::tr("Add Custom Instruction"));
+    instructionsLayout->addWidget(m_addCommandButton);
+
+    m_editCommandButton = new QToolButton(this);
+    m_editCommandButton->setText("✎");
+    m_editCommandButton->setToolTip(Tr::tr("Edit Custom Instruction"));
+    instructionsLayout->addWidget(m_editCommandButton);
+
+    m_deleteCommandButton = new QToolButton(this);
+    m_deleteCommandButton->setText("−");
+    m_deleteCommandButton->setToolTip(Tr::tr("Delete Custom Instruction"));
+    instructionsLayout->addWidget(m_deleteCommandButton);
+
+    m_openFolderButton = new QToolButton(this);
+    m_openFolderButton->setText("📁");
+    m_openFolderButton->setToolTip(Tr::tr("Open Instructions Folder"));
+    instructionsLayout->addWidget(m_openFolderButton);
+
+    mainLayout->addLayout(instructionsLayout);
+
+    m_instructionsLabel = new QLabel(Tr::tr("Additional instructions (optional):"), this);
     mainLayout->addWidget(m_instructionsLabel);
 
     m_textEdit = new QPlainTextEdit(this);
     m_textEdit->setMinimumHeight(100);
-    m_textEdit->setPlaceholderText(Tr::tr("Type your refactoring instructions here..."));
+    m_textEdit->setPlaceholderText(Tr::tr("Add extra details or modifications to the selected instruction..."));
 
     connect(m_textEdit, &QPlainTextEdit::textChanged, this, &QuickRefactorDialog::updateDialogSize);
+    connect(
+        m_commandsComboBox,
+        QOverload<int>::of(&QComboBox::currentIndexChanged),
+        this,
+        &QuickRefactorDialog::onCommandSelected);
+    connect(m_addCommandButton, &QToolButton::clicked, this, &QuickRefactorDialog::onAddCustomCommand);
+    connect(
+        m_editCommandButton, &QToolButton::clicked, this, &QuickRefactorDialog::onEditCustomCommand);
+    connect(
+        m_deleteCommandButton,
+        &QToolButton::clicked,
+        this,
+        &QuickRefactorDialog::onDeleteCustomCommand);
+    connect(
+        m_openFolderButton,
+        &QToolButton::clicked,
+        this,
+        &QuickRefactorDialog::onOpenInstructionsFolder);
 
     mainLayout->addWidget(m_textEdit);
 
+    loadCustomCommands();
+
     QDialogButtonBox *buttonBox
         = new QDialogButtonBox(QDialogButtonBox::Ok | QDialogButtonBox::Cancel, this);
     connect(buttonBox, &QDialogButtonBox::accepted, this, &QDialog::accept);
@@ -113,7 +187,22 @@ void QuickRefactorDialog::createActionButtons()
 
 QString QuickRefactorDialog::instructions() const
 {
-    return m_textEdit->toPlainText();
+    QString result;
+    
+    CustomInstruction instruction = findCurrentInstruction();
+    if (!instruction.id.isEmpty()) {
+        result = instruction.body;
+    }
+    
+    QString additionalText = m_textEdit->toPlainText().trimmed();
+    if (!additionalText.isEmpty()) {
+        if (!result.isEmpty()) {
+            result += "\n\n";
+        }
+        result += additionalText;
+    }
+    
+    return result;
 }
 
 void QuickRefactorDialog::setInstructions(const QString &instructions)
@@ -145,6 +234,8 @@ bool QuickRefactorDialog::eventFilter(QObject *watched, QEvent *event)
 void QuickRefactorDialog::useLastInstructions()
 {
     if (!m_lastInstructions.isEmpty()) {
+        m_commandsComboBox->setCurrentIndex(0);
+        m_commandsComboBox->clearEditText(); // Clear search text
         m_textEdit->setPlainText(m_lastInstructions);
         m_selectedAction = Action::RepeatLast;
     }
@@ -153,6 +244,8 @@ void QuickRefactorDialog::useLastInstructions()
 
 void QuickRefactorDialog::useImproveCodeTemplate()
 {
+    m_commandsComboBox->setCurrentIndex(0);
+    m_commandsComboBox->clearEditText(); // Clear search text
     m_textEdit->setPlainText(Tr::tr(
         "Improve the selected code by enhancing readability, efficiency, and maintainability. "
         "Follow best practices for C++/Qt and fix any potential issues."));
@@ -162,6 +255,8 @@ void QuickRefactorDialog::useImproveCodeTemplate()
 
 void QuickRefactorDialog::useAlternativeSolutionTemplate()
 {
+    m_commandsComboBox->setCurrentIndex(0);
+    m_commandsComboBox->clearEditText(); // Clear search text
     m_textEdit->setPlainText(
         Tr::tr("Suggest an alternative implementation approach for the selected code. "
                "Provide a different solution that might be cleaner, more efficient, "
@@ -214,4 +309,155 @@ void QuickRefactorDialog::updateDialogSize()
     resize(newWidth, newHeight);
 }
 
+void QuickRefactorDialog::loadCustomCommands()
+{
+    m_commandsComboBox->clear();
+    m_commandsComboBox->addItem("", QString()); // Empty item for no selection
+
+    auto &manager = CustomInstructionsManager::instance();
+    const QVector<CustomInstruction> &instructions = manager.instructions();
+
+    QStringList instructionNames;
+    for (const CustomInstruction &instruction : instructions) {
+        m_commandsComboBox->addItem(instruction.name, instruction.id);
+        instructionNames.append(instruction.name);
+    }
+
+    if (m_commandsComboBox->completer()) {
+        QStringListModel *model = new QStringListModel(instructionNames, this);
+        m_commandsComboBox->completer()->setModel(model);
+    }
+
+    bool hasInstructions = !instructions.isEmpty();
+    m_editCommandButton->setEnabled(hasInstructions);
+    m_deleteCommandButton->setEnabled(hasInstructions);
+}
+
+CustomInstruction QuickRefactorDialog::findCurrentInstruction() const
+{
+    QString currentText = m_commandsComboBox->currentText().trimmed();
+    if (currentText.isEmpty()) {
+        return CustomInstruction();
+    }
+
+    auto &manager = CustomInstructionsManager::instance();
+    const QVector<CustomInstruction> &instructions = manager.instructions();
+    
+    for (const CustomInstruction &instruction : instructions) {
+        if (instruction.name == currentText) {
+            return instruction;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    int currentIndex = m_commandsComboBox->currentIndex();
+    if (currentIndex > 0) {
+        QString instructionId = m_commandsComboBox->itemData(currentIndex).toString();
+        if (!instructionId.isEmpty()) {
+            return manager.getInstructionById(instructionId);
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return CustomInstruction();
+}
+
+void QuickRefactorDialog::onCommandSelected(int index)
+{
+    Q_UNUSED(index);
+}
+
+void QuickRefactorDialog::onAddCustomCommand()
+{
+    AddCustomInstructionDialog dialog(this);
+    if (dialog.exec() == QDialog::Accepted) {
+        CustomInstruction instruction = dialog.getInstruction();
+        auto &manager = CustomInstructionsManager::instance();
+
+        if (manager.saveInstruction(instruction)) {
+            loadCustomCommands();
+            
+            m_commandsComboBox->setCurrentText(instruction.name);
+            
+            m_textEdit->clear();
+        } else {
+            QMessageBox::warning(
+                this,
+                Tr::tr("Error"),
+                Tr::tr("Failed to save custom instruction. Check logs for details."));
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void QuickRefactorDialog::onEditCustomCommand()
+{
+    CustomInstruction instruction = findCurrentInstruction();
+    
+    if (instruction.id.isEmpty()) {
+        QMessageBox::information(
+            this, Tr::tr("No Instruction Selected"), Tr::tr("Please select an instruction to edit."));
+        return;
+    }
+
+    AddCustomInstructionDialog dialog(instruction, this);
+    if (dialog.exec() == QDialog::Accepted) {
+        CustomInstruction updatedInstruction = dialog.getInstruction();
+        auto &manager = CustomInstructionsManager::instance();
+
+        if (manager.saveInstruction(updatedInstruction)) {
+            loadCustomCommands();
+            m_commandsComboBox->setCurrentText(updatedInstruction.name);
+            m_textEdit->clear();
+        } else {
+            QMessageBox::warning(
+                this,
+                Tr::tr("Error"),
+                Tr::tr("Failed to update custom instruction. Check logs for details."));
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void QuickRefactorDialog::onDeleteCustomCommand()
+{
+    CustomInstruction instruction = findCurrentInstruction();
+    
+    if (instruction.id.isEmpty()) {
+        QMessageBox::information(
+            this, Tr::tr("No Instruction Selected"), Tr::tr("Please select an instruction to delete."));
+        return;
+    }
+
+    QMessageBox::StandardButton reply = QMessageBox::question(
+        this,
+        Tr::tr("Confirm Deletion"),
+        Tr::tr("Are you sure you want to delete the instruction '%1'?").arg(instruction.name),
+        QMessageBox::Yes | QMessageBox::No);
+
+    if (reply == QMessageBox::Yes) {
+        auto &manager = CustomInstructionsManager::instance();
+        if (manager.deleteInstruction(instruction.id)) {
+            loadCustomCommands();
+            m_commandsComboBox->setCurrentIndex(0);
+            m_commandsComboBox->clearEditText();
+        } else {
+            QMessageBox::warning(
+                this,
+                Tr::tr("Error"),
+                Tr::tr("Failed to delete custom instruction. Check logs for details."));
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void QuickRefactorDialog::onOpenInstructionsFolder()
+{
+    QString path = QString("%1/qodeassist/quick_refactor/instructions")
+                       .arg(Core::ICore::userResourcePath().toFSPathString());
+    
+    QDir dir(path);
+    if (!dir.exists()) {
+        dir.mkpath(".");
+    }
+    
+    QUrl url = QUrl::fromLocalFile(dir.absolutePath());
+    QDesktopServices::openUrl(url);
+}
+
 } // namespace QodeAssist

widgets/QuickRefactorDialog.hpp

@@ -21,10 +21,12 @@
 
 #include <QDialog>
 #include <QString>
+#include "CustomInstructionsManager.hpp"
 
 class QPlainTextEdit;
 class QToolButton;
 class QLabel;
+class QComboBox;
 
 namespace QodeAssist {
 
@@ -51,15 +53,27 @@ private slots:
     void useImproveCodeTemplate();
     void useAlternativeSolutionTemplate();
     void updateDialogSize();
+    void onCommandSelected(int index);
+    void onAddCustomCommand();
+    void onEditCustomCommand();
+    void onDeleteCustomCommand();
+    void onOpenInstructionsFolder();
+    void loadCustomCommands();
 
 private:
     void setupUi();
     void createActionButtons();
+    CustomInstruction findCurrentInstruction() const;
 
     QPlainTextEdit *m_textEdit;
     QToolButton *m_repeatButton;
     QToolButton *m_improveButton;
     QToolButton *m_alternativeButton;
+    QToolButton *m_addCommandButton;
+    QToolButton *m_editCommandButton;
+    QToolButton *m_deleteCommandButton;
+    QToolButton *m_openFolderButton;
+    QComboBox *m_commandsComboBox;
     QLabel *m_instructionsLabel;
 
     Action m_selectedAction = Action::Custom;