A VS Code extension that provides adaptive background music based on your coding activity. The music selection adapts to your productivity patterns to enhance your coding experience.
Requirements
VS Code 1.60.0 or higher
Google Chrome or Chromium browser installed
Last.fm API key (free)
Internet connection
Installation
Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace
You'll be prompted to configure your Last.fm API key on first use
If you don't have a key, the extension will guide you to create one
If you have a key, you can enter it directly
Features
Adaptive music playback based on coding metrics
Keyboard shortcuts for easy control
Integrates with Last.fm for music selection
Automatically adjusts music based on your coding activity
Shows current track in status bar and sidebar
Getting Started
After installation, click "Get API Key" in the welcome message
Create a free Last.fm account and get your API key
Enter the API key when prompted
The extension will automatically start playing music
Controls
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Skip Track: Ctrl+Alt+S (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+S (Mac)
Play/Pause: Ctrl+Alt+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+P (Mac)
Stop: Ctrl+Alt+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+X (Mac)
You can also control playback from:
The status bar icon
The sidebar view
The command palette
Configuration
Settings available in VS Code:
musicCompanion.lastfmApiKey: Your Last.fm API key
musicCompanion.autoStart: Automatically start music when VS Code launches
musicCompanion.defaultMood: Default mood for music selection
Troubleshooting
If music doesn't play:
Check that Chrome/Chromium is installed
Verify your internet connection
Ensure your Last.fm API key is correct
If the extension doesn't activate:
Try reloading VS Code
Check the extension is enabled
Verify VS Code version is 1.60.0 or higher
Privacy
Your Last.fm API key is stored securely in VS Code settings
No personal data is collected or transmitted
Music playback occurs locally through your browser
