Prompte - AI Prompt Builder for VS Code

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

Features

6 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
Q&A Responder	Paste clarifying questions, answer individually, send formatted responses back
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, Q&A Responder, 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