PseudoGen VS Code Extension

The PseudoGen extension helps developers convert selected code into easy-to-read pseudocode, line by line, while preserving the original structure and line count.
It’s perfect for teaching, documentation, or understanding unfamiliar code quickly.

Features

• Generate Pseudocode: Convert selected code into human-readable pseudocode instantly.
• Supports multiple languages: Works for Python, Java, JavaScript, and most languages supported by OpenAI.
• Preserves line numbers: Pseudocode output matches the number of lines in your source code.
• Simple syntax highlighting: Highlights keywords like define, create, if, for, and return.
• Secure API Key storage: Your OpenAI API key is encrypted and stored locally using VS Code Secret Storage.
• Sidebar integration: Quickly access commands from a dedicated sidebar with buttons for generating pseudocode, entering your API key, clearing your key, and viewing instructions.

Tip: Use the sidebar for quick access to all commands and instructions.

Requirements

• OpenAI API Key: You need a valid OpenAI API key to generate pseudocode.

  • You can obtain one from OpenAI.
  • Your key is encrypted and stored locally via VS Code Secret Storage.
  • The extension never transmits your key outside your machine except to OpenAI when generating pseudocode.

• VS Code 1.85.0 or higher

Extension Settings

This extension does not add any persistent configuration, but it provides commands accessible via the sidebar:

• ⚡ Generate Pseudocode – Converts selected code into pseudocode.
• 🔑 Enter API Key – Store your OpenAI API key securely.
• 🗑️ Clear API Key – Remove your stored API key from Secret Storage.
• 📖 Instructions – Opens detailed usage instructions in a panel.

Commands

PseudoGen provides a set of commands accessible via the sidebar or Command Palette:

Tip: You can also access these commands via Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) and typing the command name.

Known Issues

• Very large files may take longer to process due to OpenAI API limits.
• Certain niche programming languages may produce less accurate pseudocode.
• If you forget to select code before generating pseudocode, the extension will show an error message.

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Sidebar with four commands
• Pseudocode generation for selected code blocks
• Secure API key storage using VS Code Secret Storage

1.0.1

• Fixed minor formatting issues in pseudocode output
• Trimmed extra empty lines in generated pseudocode

1.0.2

• Fixed minor formatting issues in pseudocode output
• Updated GPT prompt for more accurate responses

Repository

GitHub: PseudoGen

Enjoy using PseudoGen! Convert your code into human-readable pseudocode instantly.