NextEleven Code - VS Code Extension

AI-powered development assistant with 20+ specialized agents, directly in VS Code.

Features

• 20+ Specialized AI Agents: Security, Performance, Testing, Documentation, Bug Hunter, and more
• Auto-Orchestrator: Intelligent task routing to the right agent
• Context-Aware: Automatically sends current file and selection to AI
• Real-time Streaming: See AI responses as they're generated
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick access with Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+N
• Agent Selection: Switch between agents on the fly
• Chat History: Maintains conversation context

Installation

Option 1: From VSIX File (Recommended)

1. Package the extension:

   cd vscode-extension
   npm install -g vsce
   npm run package
   

2. Install in VS Code:

   • Open VS Code
   • Press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+P
   • Type "Install from VSIX"
   • Select the generated .vsix file

Option 2: From Source (Development)

1. Clone and setup:

   cd vscode-extension
   npm install
   npm run compile
   

2. Open in VS Code:

   code .
   

3. Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host

Configuration

Required Settings

Open VS Code Settings (Cmd/Ctrl+,) and search for "nexteleven":

{
  "nexteleven.xaiApiKey": "your-xai-api-key"
}

Only the xAI API key is required. No other API keys or URLs.

Optional Settings

{
  "nexteleven.defaultAgent": "orchestrator",
  "nexteleven.autoSendContext": true,
  "nexteleven.maxTokens": 4096
}

Usage

Open Chat Panel

• Press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+N (Mac/Windows)
• Or: Command Palette → "NextEleven: Open Chat"
• Or: Click the NextEleven icon in the Activity Bar

Select an Agent

• Press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+A
• Or: Command Palette → "NextEleven: Select Agent"
• Choose from:
  • Orchestrator (default) - Routes tasks to best agent
  • Security - Find vulnerabilities
  • Performance - Optimize code
  • Testing - Generate tests
  • Documentation - Write docs
  • Bug Hunter - Debug issues
  • Code Review - Review quality
  • And more...

Ask About Selected Code

1. Select code in editor
2. Right-click → "NextEleven: Ask About Code"
3. The selected code will be sent as context

Available Commands

• NextEleven: Open Chat - Open chat panel
• NextEleven: Select Agent - Choose AI agent
• NextEleven: Clear Chat - Clear conversation
• NextEleven: Settings - Open extension settings
• NextEleven: Check Health - Test API connection

API Configuration

The extension requires only your xAI API key. Set nexteleven.xaiApiKey in settings. No other API keys or URLs.

Development

Project Structure

vscode-extension/
├── src/
│   ├── extension.ts          # Main entry point
│   ├── api-client.ts          # API communication
│   └── chat-view-provider.ts  # Chat UI webview
├── resources/
│   └── icon.svg               # Extension icon
├── dist/                      # Compiled output
├── package.json               # Extension manifest
└── tsconfig.json              # TypeScript config

Build Commands

npm run compile      # Compile TypeScript
npm run watch        # Watch mode for development
npm run package      # Create .vsix package
npm run lint         # Run ESLint

Testing

1. Open extension in VS Code
2. Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host
3. Test commands and features
4. Check Debug Console for logs

Troubleshooting

Cannot connect

1. Add your xAI API key: Settings → search "nexteleven" → nexteleven.xaiApiKey
2. Command Palette → "NextEleven: Check Health" to verify

Extension not activating

1. Reload VS Code: Command Palette → "Reload Window"
2. Check Output panel → "NextEleven Code" for errors
3. Try reinstalling the extension

Chat not responding

1. Check API health (NextEleven: Check Health)
2. Verify nexteleven.xaiApiKey is set
3. Check Output panel → "NextEleven Code" for errors

Publishing

To VS Code Marketplace

1. Create a publisher account at https://marketplace.visualstudio.com
2. Generate a Personal Access Token
3. Package and publish:

   npm install -g vsce
   vsce package
   vsce publish
   

To OpenVSX (Open Source Alternative)

npm install -g ovsx
ovsx publish nexteleven-code-1.0.0.vsix -p YOUR_TOKEN

Monetization Options

1. VS Code Marketplace (Freemium)

• Free tier: Limited requests/day
• Pro tier: $4.99/month - Unlimited requests
• Enterprise: Custom pricing

2. License Key System

• Integrate license validation in api-client.ts
• Validate against your licensing server
• Offer monthly/annual subscriptions

3. API Access Control

• Free tier: Public API with rate limits
• Paid tier: Premium API endpoint with higher limits
• Enterprise: Self-hosted option

4. Bundle with Backend

• Sell complete package (extension + backend + deployment)
• White-label solution for enterprises
• Custom agent development services

License

Copyright © 2026 NextEleven. All rights reserved.

Support

• Issues: File on GitHub
• Email: support@nexteleven.com
• Docs: https://docs.nexteleven.com

Changelog

1.0.0 (2026-01-19)

• Initial release
• 20+ specialized AI agents
• Real-time streaming responses
• Context-aware code assistance
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Agent selection
• Chat history