A VS Code extension that helps optimize prompts using AI techniques and advanced prompt engineering.
Features
Smart AI Optimization: Intelligently selects and applies advanced techniques based on prompt type and complexity
Multiple Access Methods: Status bar lightbulb, command palette, context menu, and code actions
Model Selection: Choose from 5 OpenAI models (GPT-3.5-turbo, GPT-4, GPT-4o, etc.)
Auto-copy: Optimized prompts are automatically copied to clipboard
Smart Error Handling: Helpful error messages with direct links to settings
Unrestricted Code Actions: Lightbulb appears for any text selection
Built-in Fetch API: No external dependencies, better compatibility
Why This Helps
Better AI Results: Well-structured prompts often produce better AI responses
Learning: See how different techniques improve your prompts
Efficiency: Save time by reusing successful prompt patterns
Organization: Keep track of what works and what doesn't
Smart Technique Selection
The extension intelligently analyzes your prompt and applies the most effective techniques.
Prompt Type Detection:
Coding: Uses Few-shot + Zero-shot for code generation
Explanation: Uses Meta Prompting + Chain-of-Thought for clarity
Creative: Uses Few-shot + Role Definition for better output
Analysis: Uses Self-Consistency + Meta Prompting for accuracy
Transformation: Uses Zero-shot + Role Definition for precision
Complexity-Based Selection:
Simple: Zero-shot + Role Definition
Medium: Adds Chain-of-Thought for structure
Complex: Adds Self-Consistency for reliability
Architecture
Multiple Access Points:
- Status Bar Lightbulb (💡)
- Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Context Menu (Right-click)
- Code Actions (Lightbulb on selection)
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Extension (Built-in Fetch API)
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OpenAI API (Selected Model)
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Smart AI Prompt Engineering:
- Intelligent Technique Selection based on prompt type
- Zero-shot Prompting for direct instructions
- Few-shot Learning for coding/creative tasks
- Chain-of-Thought for complex reasoning
- Meta Prompting for analysis tasks
- Self-Consistency for critical thinking
- Role Definition for context establishment
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Optimized Prompt
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Clipboard (Auto-copy) + Notification
How to Use
Installation
Download promptious-optimizer-1.0.7.vsix
Open VS Code → Extensions → "..." → "Install from VSIX..."
Select the downloaded file
Configuration
Open VS Code settings (Ctrl+,)
Search for "promptious"
Configure the following settings:
API Key: Set your OpenAI API key (required)
Model: Choose OpenAI model (default: gpt-3.5-turbo)
Auto Copy: Auto-copy optimized prompts (default: true)
Show Notifications: Show success notifications (default: true)
Usage
Method 1: Status Bar Lightbulb (Recommended)
Click the lightbulb icon (💡) in the status bar
Enter your prompt in the input box
Wait for optimization to complete
Paste the optimized prompt from clipboard
Method 2: Command Palette
PressCtrl+Shift+P to open command palette
Type "Promptious: Optimize Prompt" and select it
Enter your prompt in the input box
Wait for optimization to complete
Paste the optimized prompt from clipboard
Method 3: Context Menu
Right-click in any editor
Select "Promptious: Optimize Selected Text"
Wait for optimization to complete
Paste the optimized prompt from clipboard
Method 4: Code Actions
Select any text in the editor
Click the lightbulb icon that appears
Select "Optimize Selected Text"
Wait for optimization to complete
Paste the optimized prompt from clipboard
Commands
Status Bar: Click lightbulb icon (💡) - Quick access to prompt optimization
Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P):
"Promptious: Optimize Prompt" - Enter prompt via input box
"Promptious: Optimize Selected Text" - Optimize selected text (if any)
"Promptious: Open Settings" - Open extension settings
