AgentCode
AI coding assistant — multi-model, cost-aware, open source. Inspired by Claude Code.
Requirements
Install the CLI before using the extension:
pip install agentcode-cli
Setup
Add your API keys in VS Code Settings (Cmd+, → search AgentCode):
| Setting |
Description |
agentcode.anthropicApiKey |
Anthropic API key (sk-ant-...) |
agentcode.openaiApiKey |
OpenAI API key (sk-...) |
agentcode.geminiApiKey |
Google Gemini API key |
agentcode.model |
Default model (e.g. claude-sonnet-4-6) |
agentcode.executablePath |
Path to agentcode if not on PATH |
Commands
| Command |
Shortcut |
Description |
AgentCode: Open |
Cmd+Shift+A |
Open the chat panel |
AgentCode: Ask about selection |
Right-click |
Ask about highlighted code |
AgentCode: Explain this file |
Right-click |
Explain the current file |
Features
- Multi-model — works with Claude, GPT, and Gemini via a single interface
- Cost-aware routing — automatically picks the cheapest model that can handle the task
- Live streaming — responses stream in real time in the side panel
- Active file context — your current file is sent automatically, no copy-pasting needed
- Diff viewer — write/edit tool calls open VS Code's native diff viewer for review before applying
- Subagents — spawns parallel agents for independent subtasks
Supported Models
| Provider |
Model |
| Anthropic |
claude-sonnet-4-6 (default), claude-haiku-4-5, claude-opus-4-6 |
| OpenAI |
gpt-4o, gpt-4o-mini |
| Google |
gemini/gemini-2.5-pro, gemini/gemini-2.5-flash |
Links
License
MIT
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