Prompte - AI Prompt Builder for VS Code

Build structured, effective prompts for Claude Code and Codex directly from your VS Code sidebar. Five prompt modes, a Closed Loop system, and dual CLI integration help you get better results from AI coding assistants.

Features

5 Prompt Modes

Mode	Purpose
Quick	Task + Context fields for fast, simple prompts
COT Method	Task + Output + Context for chain-of-thought prompts
Blank Slate	Single large textarea for freeform prompt writing
Task Stacker	Browser-style tabs for complex multi-step prompts
Library	Searchable template library with user-defined templates

Closed Loop Prompt System

A 2-step deterministic workflow for high-quality code prompts:

Generate Prompt — Fill in Task and Context fields with a live preview and 6-step structured instructions
Critique & Revise — One bounded self-review pass that increases quality without diminishing returns

Format Toggle (Claude / Codex)

Switch between output formats with a single click:

Claude mode — XML tags (<task>, <context>, <output>) optimized for Claude Code CLI
Codex mode — Markdown headers (# TASK, # CONTEXT) optimized for OpenAI Codex CLI

@ File References

Type @ in any text field to trigger workspace file autocomplete. Search and insert file paths directly into your prompts without leaving the sidebar.

Dual CLI Integration

Send prompts directly to your terminal:

Detects Claude Code and Codex CLI installations on activation
Smart terminal selection (auto-select single terminal, picker for multiple)
Clipboard fallback if CLI is not found

Additional Features

History — Auto-saves sent prompts with restore, delete, and clear
Focus View — Pop out the sidebar into a dedicated panel for more space
Settings Panel — Data management and quick access to extension settings
Glass Morphism UI — Modern dark theme with backdrop blur and purple accents

Usage

Open the Prompte sidebar from the activity bar (left side)
Select a prompt mode (Quick, COT, Blank Slate, Task Stacker, or Library)
Fill in your fields
Click Copy to copy the formatted prompt, or Send to send directly to your CLI

Commands

Command	Shortcut	Description
`Prompte: Generate Prompt`	—	Generate prompt from current form fields
`Prompte: Open Settings`	—	Open Prompte configuration
`Prompte: Send Prompt to Claude Code`	—	Send prompt directly to Claude Code CLI
`Prompte: Open Claude Code`	—	Open Claude Code in terminal
`Prompte: Open Focus View`	`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+P`	Open sidebar in a dedicated panel

Configuration

Open VS Code Settings and search "Prompte" to customize:

Setting	Description	Default
`prompte.agentOptions`	Custom agent/role dropdown options	Expert Developer, Code Reviewer, Debugger, Architect
`prompte.outputOptions`	Custom output format options	3 presets
`prompte.claudeCode.enabled`	Enable/disable Claude Code CLI integration	`true`

Requirements

VS Code 1.85.0 or newer
Claude Code CLI (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code) or Codex CLI (npm install -g @openai/codex) for direct terminal integration (optional — clipboard copy always works)

License

MIT