Prompt Helper ✨
Stop getting bad code from bad prompts.
Prompt Helper is a VS Code extension that takes your rough, messy prompt draft and instantly refines it into a professional, structured prompt — powered by Google Gemini AI.
The Problem
Vague prompts produce vague results. If you've ever typed something like:
"make login page with button and fix the error also add dark mode"
...and got back code that missed the point — this extension is for you.
The Solution
Highlight your rough prompt draft in any file, click the ✨ button in the editor toolbar, and get back a fully structured, professional prompt in a new tab — in seconds.
Workflow
- Open any file in VS Code
- Type your rough prompt idea (in any language)
- Highlight the text
- Click the ✨ Optimize & Structure Prompt button in the editor title bar
- A new Markdown tab opens beside your file with the refined prompt
Before
make a login page with google login and also fix the dark mode bug and add animation
After
## #ROLE
You are a senior front-end developer specializing in React and UI/UX.
## #CONTEXT
I am building a web application that requires a login page.
## #TASK
1. Create a login page with Google OAuth integration.
2. Fix the existing dark mode bug where colors are not applied correctly.
3. Add smooth entry animations to the login form.
## #CONSTRAINTS
- Use React and Tailwind CSS.
- Follow accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1).
## #OUTPUT_FORMAT
Provide the complete component code with inline comments explaining key decisions.
## Suggested Improvements
- Specify which dark mode library you are using (e.g., next-themes).
- Describe the animation style (fade-in, slide-up, etc.).
- Mention if Google OAuth uses Firebase or a custom backend.
Multilingual Support 🌍
Write your prompt in your native language — Prompt Helper will translate and refine it into professional Technical English automatically.
Supported languages include:
- Hindi (हिन्दी)
- Marathi (मराठी)
- Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
- German (Deutsch)
- Spanish, French, Arabic, and many more
Setup
- Install the extension
- Get a free Gemini API key from Google AI Studio
- Open VS Code Settings (
Cmd+, / Ctrl+,) and search for Prompt Helper
- Paste your API key into the Prompt Helper: Api Key field
Privacy & Data Usage ⚠️
This extension sends your highlighted text to the Google Gemini API for processing.
| Plan |
Data Usage |
| Free Tier |
Google may use your prompts to improve their models. Review Google's AI Terms. |
| Paid Tier |
Google does not use your data for model training. Recommended for sensitive or proprietary code. |
Recommendation: If you are working with confidential code or client projects, upgrade to the Gemini paid tier or review Google's data policy before use.
Requirements
Extension Settings
| Setting |
Description |
promptHelper.apiKey |
Your Gemini API key |
License
MIT
