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AI Context Helper

AI Context Helper

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Your AI-assisted development workflow with AI Context Helper, a powerful VS Code extension designed to simplify file sharing between your projects and AI tools.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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TLDR;

  • Allows you to generate a project's file structure and specify folders/files to ignore through a .aichignore (or .gitignore by default)
  • Allows you to select single/multiple files and format their content as following to easily share with your favorite LLM:

- filePath:

```
file content
```
  • Write click on a file and either add it to your marked file list or copy its content in the format above directly
  • CMD + SHIT + P then type AI, you will see all the available actions

AI Context Helper

Supercharge your AI-assisted coding with AI Context Helper! This simple VS Code extension revolutionizes how you share code context with AI assistants, making your development workflow smoother and more efficient than ever.

demo

🚀 Features

🌳 Project Structure at Your Fingertips

  • Generate a comprehensive project tree with one command
  • Customize inclusions/exclusions to provide perfect context
  • Smart filtering of build artifacts and dependencies
  • Instant clipboard copy for seamless sharing

📁 Cherry-pick Your Files Like a Pro

  • Right-click to select and share single or multiple files
  • AI-optimized formatting for clear communication
  • Smart file size handling to prevent oversized requests

🟢 Mark Now, Share Later

  • Flag important files with a visible green dot
  • Easily toggle marking on/off as you work
  • Share all marked files in one go when you're ready

🎯 Why AI Context Helper?

  • Save Time: Eliminate tedious copy-pasting when working with AI
  • Improve Accuracy: Provide complete context for more relevant AI assistance
  • Maintain Flow: Seamlessly integrate AI into your coding process

🛠 Installation

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "AI Context Helper"
  4. Click Install
  5. Reload VS Code when prompted

🏁 Getting Started

  1. Open your project in VS Code
  2. (Optional) Create a .aichignore file in your project root to customize exclusions
  3. Use the commands below to start sharing context with AI!

🔑 Key Commands

  • AI: Generate Project Structure: Ctrl+Shift+P, then type the command
  • AI: Copy Selected Files: Right-click file(s) in the explorer
  • AI: Toggle File Marking: Right-click to mark/unmark files
  • AI: Copy Marked Files: Share all marked files at once
  • AI: Unmark All Files: Clear all marked files

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use .aichignore to exclude sensitive or irrelevant files from AI sharing
  • Combine project structure with specific file sharing for comprehensive context
  • Mark files as you code, then share in batches for efficient AI reviews

🤝 Feedback & Contributions

We love hearing from you! If you have suggestions, bug reports, or want to contribute:

  1. Visit our GitHub repository
  2. Open an issue or submit a pull request
  3. Join our community discussions

Let's make AI-assisted coding even more amazing together!

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Happy coding, and may your AI conversations be ever fruitful! 🚀✨

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