ClaudeVS: Claude Code in Visual Studio
Use top AI coding CLIs directly inside Visual Studio.
ClaudeVS integrates Claude Code CLI, Copilot CLI, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI into Visual Studio 2022 and 2026, so you can work with your preferred agent without leaving the IDE.
Why ClaudeVS
- Quick model switching
Switch between Claude models via hotkeys: Alt+1, Alt+2, Alt+3, Alt+4 by default, rebindable
- Multi-agent productivity with tabs
Run multiple agents at the same time, each in its own tab, to compare outputs, split tasks, and switch contexts quickly.
- Native CLI experience inside Visual Studio
Agents run in integrated console windows, preserving their original behavior and controls.
- Faster development loop
Send editor context, task lines/comments, and debugger exceptions straight to an agent.
- Hands-free input
Press Alt+S to use Windows speech recognition for voice commands.
- Theme-aware UI
Supports Light, Dark, and System theme modes.
- Privacy-first architecture
The extension does not save credentials, conversation history, or other user data.
Core Features
- Multiple concurrent agents via tabs
- Voice command input (
Alt+S)
- Send active file path, line number, and selected text
- Execute current line/comment as a command
- Send debugger exception details (error, call stack, etc.)
- Support for custom programs in addition to supported CLIs
- Supports Light, Dark, and System themes
Usage
| Menu Item |
Description |
| View → ClaudeVS |
Launch Claude Code CLI (requires an open project/solution) |
| View → Send Location to Agent |
Send active file path, line number, and selected text |
| View → Send Task to Agent |
Execute current line as a command |
| View → Send Exception to Agent |
Send debugger exception/error details from debugger |
For voice input: press Alt+S, speak your command, then press Enter to send. Recording stops automatically when Windows speech recognition detects you are done speaking.
Keyboard Shortcuts
All actions are hotkey-configurable:
ClaudeVS.SpeechCommandView.ClaudeVSView.SendLocationtoAgentView.SendTasktoAgentView.SendDebuggerExceptiontoAgent
ClaudeVS can also capture and forward key combinations commonly used by Claude Code CLI (for example Ctrl+B, Ctrl+O, Ctrl+R). Configure these in:
Tools → Options → Environment → Keyboard
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