Intelligent AI coding assistant with chat, code understanding, and autonomous task execution. Supports image analysis, semantic search, and multi-model AI.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Walnut is an intelligent coding assistant that helps you understand, navigate, and work with your codebase using AI. It provides context-aware assistance by analyzing your project structure and code.
Features
AI Chat Assistant
Agent Mode - Autonomous code exploration and task execution
Plan Mode - Create implementation plans before making changes
Ask Mode - Quick Q&A about your codebase
Smart Context
Clipboard Image Paste - Paste screenshots directly into chat for analysis
File Context - Attach files to provide context for your questions
Code Selection - Highlight code and ask questions about it
Auto-detect Current File - Automatically includes your active file as context
Project Management
Multi-project Support - Switch between Walnut projects
Repository Integration - Connect and index your Git repositories
Semantic Code Search - Find relevant code using natural language
Professional UI
Clean, modern interface with orange accent theme
Real-time tool execution timeline
Inline code previews and syntax highlighting
Getting Started
Install the Extension - Search for "Walnut" in VS Code Extensions
Sign In - Use your Walnut account credentials
Select a Project - Choose from your available projects
Start Chatting - Ask questions about your code!
Usage
Chat Commands
Type your question in the chat input
Press Enter to send or Shift+Enter for a new line
Use Cmd+V (Mac) or Ctrl+V (Windows) to paste images
