Agent Manager

A VS Code extension that provides an AI-powered chat interface in your sidebar for interacting with AI agents. The extension allows you to communicate with configured agent teams, upload workspace context, and review code artifacts generated by agents from Agent Manager.

Getting Started

Initial Configuration

When you first open the extension, you'll see a warning indicator on the settings icon. Click the settings icon (gear) to configure your connection to Agent Manager:

1. Agent Manager URL: Your Agent Manager instance URL (e.g., https://client.dev-agentmanager.com)
2. API URL: Your Agent Manager API endpoint
3. API Key: Your authentication key for Agent Manager

After saving your settings, the extension will automatically fetch available agents from your configured instance.

Selecting an Agent

1. Click the agent icon (robot) in the chat window
2. Choose between Orchestrators and Super Agents tabs
3. Search or browse the available agents
4. Select an agent and click Save

The selected agent name will appear at the bottom right of the chat input.

Using the Extension

Sending Messages

Type your message in the input box and click Send. The agent will process your request and provide responses in the chat.

Uploading Workspace Context

Toggle the "Upload Workspace" switch in the input area to include your current workspace files with your message. This helps agents understand your project structure.

Attaching Additional Files

Click "Attach Context" to select specific files to send along with your message. This is useful for providing configuration files, documentation, or other relevant context.

Reviewing Artifacts

When agents generate code changes, an artifact card will appear in the chat:

1. Click "Download & Compare" to see what files will be changed
2. Review the differences for each file
3. Click "View Diff" to see detailed changes in VS Code
4. Click "Approve" to apply changes or "Reject" to dismiss
5. Use "Approve All" or "Reject All" for bulk actions

Viewing Execution Traces

Click "Monitor on Agent Manager" (when available) to see detailed execution traces in your Agent Manager instance.

Monitoring Progress

• Agent execution steps appear as expandable cards
• Click any agent card to expand and see detailed step information
• The statistics panel (graph icon) shows token usage and execution metrics
• Use the stop button to cancel a running agent task

Troubleshooting

Warning badge on settings icon

• Your Agent Manager connection is not configured. Click the settings icon to enter your credentials.

No agents available

• Verify your Agent Manager URL and API key are correct
• Check that your Agent Manager instance has Agents
• Click the refresh button in the agent panel to fetch the latest list

Upload fails

• Ensure your API key has permission to upload files
• Check that your workspace folder is not too large
• Verify your network connection

Agent not responding

• Check the execution trace in Agent Manager
• Verify the selected agent is active and properly configured
• Try stopping and restarting the task

Trace Error

• Sometimes occurs when user's internet drops
• Should automatically fix itself once internet connection restores

Privacy & Security

By default, workspace upload is disabled. Enable it only when you want to share your project context with agents in Agent Manager. You can toggle this setting at any time in the input area or settings panel.

Attached files are uploaded securely to your configured Agent Manager instance. Files are processed according to your organization's data handling policies.

Disclaimer: This extension is an independent, internally-developed tool and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way associated with ACN or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All product names, logos, brands, and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Use of any such names or marks does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.