Monton App - VSCode/Cursor Extension
Connect to Monton directly from VSCode or Cursor to view your projects, phases, and tasks.
Features
- 🔐 Secure Authentication: Connect using Personal Access Tokens stored securely
- 📁 Project Browser: View all your projects in a tree view
- 📋 Phase Navigation: Browse phases within each project
- ✅ Task Overview: See tasks with status, priority, and assignee info
- 🔄 Real-time Refresh: Keep your data up-to-date with manual refresh
Getting Started
1. Create a Personal Access Token
- Log into Monton
- Navigate to User Settings → Access Tokens
- Click Create Token
- Enter a name (e.g., "VSCode Extension")
- Copy the token immediately - it's only shown once!
2. Connect the Extension
- Open the Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
- Run "Monton: Connect with Personal Access Token"
- Paste your token when prompted
- You're connected! 🎉
3. Browse Your Projects
- Click the Monton icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
- Expand projects to see phases
- Expand phases to see tasks
- Hover over items for detailed information
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Monton: Connect with Personal Access Token |
Connect to Monton with your PAT |
Monton: Disconnect |
Disconnect and clear stored credentials |
Monton: Refresh Projects |
Refresh all project data |
Security
- Your Personal Access Token is stored securely using VSCode's SecretStorage API
- The token is never logged or exposed in settings
- All API communication is over HTTPS
- You can revoke tokens at any time from Monton's web interface
Requirements
- VSCode 1.85.0 or higher
- A Monton account with a Personal Access Token
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Support
For issues and feature requests, please visit the monton.app
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