VSCode openAI chat extension

VSChat Extension

VSCode-VSChat

Overview

The VSChat extension allows you to chat with OpenAI directly from within Visual Studio Code. This extension opens a new window where you can communicate with OpenAI, making it easy to get help, suggestions, and insights while coding.

Features

  • Quickly open a chat window with OpenAI.
  • Get coding help, suggestions, or explanations directly within VS Code.
  • Easy access through the command palette.

Installation

  • Open Visual Studio Code.
  • Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window.
  • Search for VSChat in the marketplace.
  • Click Install to add the extension to your VS Code.

Usage

Open the command palette:

Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl+Shift+P Mac: Press Cmd+Shift+P Type vschat.chat and select the command VSChat: Chat with OpenAI from the dropdown.

A new window will open, allowing you to interact with OpenAI. Type your question or message, and receive responses in real-time.

Requirements

A valid OpenAI API key. Make sure to set up your API key according to the extension’s documentation or settings. Configuration To set up your OpenAI API key:

Open VS Code settings (press Ctrl+, or Cmd+, on Mac). Search for VSChat in the settings search bar. Add your OpenAI API key in the provided field. Feedback and Contributions If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and create a pull request with any improvements or new features.

License This extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.