PicoCodeAi

PicoCodeAi also PicoCode is an AI coding assistant for VS Code with inline completions, chat, code actions, provider profiles, and PicoCode+ execution controls.

Important Notice

PicoCode can suggest, run, and apply code changes, but you are responsible for reviewing and validating all generated output.

Before using PicoCode on important projects:

• create a backup or use version control
• review generated edits before keeping them
• run tests or verification commands after changes

The authors do not accept responsibility for code loss, regressions, data loss, or other damage resulting from use of this extension.

Features

• Inline completions while you type
• Chat panel with workspace-aware context
• Fix, explain, review, and run commands from the editor
• Multi-provider model support
• PicoCode+ rules, execution policies, and auto-fix loop controls
• Local model support through Ollama and LM Studio

Supported Providers

• Ollama-compatible endpoints
• LM Studio
• DeepSeek API
• Claude API
• OpenRouter API

Setup

1. Install the extension from VSIX or Marketplace find PicoCodeAi.
2. Open the PicoCodeAi provider configuration panel.
3. Add a provider and select a model.
4. Start chatting or use the editor actions.

Example LM Studio Configuration

{
  "picocode.providers": [
    {
      "id": "lmstudio-local",
      "name": "LM Studio",
      "type": "lm-studio",
      "url": "http://localhost:1234/v1",
      "apiKey": "",
      "models": [],
      "defaultModel": ""
    }
  ]
}

PicoCode+

PicoCode+ adds explicit rules and governed execution on top of the normal assistant flow.

• picocode.rules: custom rules that PicoCode must always follow
• picocode.executionMode: off, safe, or full
• workspace rules files are also supported

Supported workspace rules files:

• .picocode/rules.md
• .picocode/rules.txt
• PICOCODE_RULES.md
• .picocode-rules.md

Example settings:

{
  "picocode.plusMode": true,
  "picocode.executionMode": "safe",
  "picocode.executionAllow": ["npm run", "python -m pytest"],
  "picocode.executionDeny": ["drop database", "Remove-Item -Recurse"],
  "picocode.rules": [
    "Never rename public APIs without confirmation.",
    "Prefer minimal edits and preserve existing project style."
  ]
}

Commands

• PicoCode: Open Chat
• PicoCode: Fix Code
• PicoCode: Explain Code
• PicoCode: Review / Check Code
• PicoCode: Run Code
• PicoCode: Reload Config
• PicoCode: Rollback Last Loop

Build

npm install
npm run package