LoopOps for VS Code
LoopOps is an AI-powered development assistant for VS Code with local embeddings, vector Knowledge Base indexing, and SPARC workflows.
Features
- QA mode — RAG over your project and optional cloud documentation
- DEV mode — Agent with tools (search, read, edit, list)
- SPARC — Specify → Pseudocode → Architect → Refine → Complete with manual checkpoints
- Local Knowledge Base — LanceDB + AST-aware chunking (Tree-sitter)
- Multi-provider chat — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google (Gemini)
- Multi-KB federation — Link external projects for cross-repo search
Requirements
- VS Code
^1.85.0
- Internet on first run (downloads
nomic-embed-text-v1.5 GGUF ~140MB for local embeddings)
- API key for at least one cloud provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google), configured in the LoopOps sidebar
- Optional: LoopOps account for workspace/project sync and cloud KB
Quick Start
- Install the extension from the Marketplace (or install the
.vsix).
- Open the LoopOps view in the activity bar.
- Complete the setup wizard: sign in (optional), choose a provider, and add your API key.
- The extension creates and indexes a local Knowledge Base under
.loopops/kb in your workspace.
All settings are managed inside the LoopOps panel (not VS Code Settings). Defaults are applied on first run.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
| LoopOps: Setup AI Provider |
Configure OpenAI / Anthropic / Google |
| LoopOps: Create Knowledge Base |
Initialize local KB |
| LoopOps: Index Project |
Index the workspace for search |
| LoopOps: Search Knowledge Base |
Semantic search over indexed code |
| LoopOps: Switch Mode (QA/Dev) |
Toggle assistant mode |
Company and License
LoopOps is a product of LoopOps Inc.
This extension is distributed under a commercial proprietary license. See LICENSE.txt.
Development
Support
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