TestChimp VS Extension

A VSCode extension enabling collaboration with the TestChimp platform.

Features

This extension is a thin bridge enabling communication between the TestChimp Chrome extension and VS based IDEs to enable browser to IDE commnunication for seamless visual vibe coding.

• Point at any element / area on your webapp, and just "say the change you want to see".
• See bugs found for the current screen, and in one-click fix them in the IDE.
• See test scenarios for the current screen, and get IDE to generate test scripts in one-click.

Configuration

The extension can be configured through VSCode settings:

WebSocket Port

• Setting: testchimp.websocketPort
• Default: 53333
• Range: 1024 - 65535
• Description: Port number for the WebSocket server

Commands

• Start TestChimp Bridge: Starts the WebSocket server
• Stop TestChimp Bridge: Stops the WebSocket server

Usage

1. Install the extension
2. Configure the port in settings if needed (default: 53333)
3. Use the "Start TestChimp Bridge" command to start the server
4. The server will listen for messages from the TestChimp Chrome extension
5. Install the TestChimp chrome extension from Chrom Web store here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/testchimp-generate-ui-api/ailhophdeloancmhdklbbkobcbbnbglm

Troubleshooting

If you encounter a "Port already in use" error:

1. Change the port in VSCode settings (testchimp.websocketPort)
2. Or stop the service currently using the port
3. Restart the WebSocket server

License

This project is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). See the GNU LGPL v3.0 for more details.