Venice AI Extension for VS Code

A powerful VS Code extension that integrates Venice.ai directly into your development workflow. Get AI-powered code assistance, explanations, and project scaffolding without leaving your editor.

Features

🤖 Interactive Chat Sidebar

• Dedicated Venice AI chat panel in the VS Code sidebar
• Persistent chat history with folder organization
• Full-screen chat mode for extended conversations
• Markdown rendering for formatted responses

💡 Context-Aware Code Actions

• Explain Code: Right-click any code selection to get detailed explanations
• Fix/Edit Code: Get AI-powered suggestions to improve or fix selected code
• Automatic context injection into chat

🏗️ Project Scaffolding

• Generate complete project structures with a single command
• Automatically creates files, folders, and configuration
• Supports multiple project types and frameworks

📝 Quick Ask Command

• Ask questions via command palette
• Insert responses directly into your active file
• Works with any file type

Installation

Prerequisites

• VS Code: Version 1.90.0 or higher
• Node.js: Version 16.x or higher
• npm: Version 7.x or higher
• Venice AI API Key: Get yours at venice.ai

Install from Source

1. Clone or download the extension source code

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Compile the extension:

   npm run compile
   

4. Run in Development Mode:

   • Press F5 in VS Code to open the Extension Development Host
   • The extension will be active in the new window

5. Package the extension (optional):

   npm install -g @vscode/vsce
   vsce package
   

   This creates a .vsix file you can install with:

   code --install-extension venice-ai-extension-0.0.1.vsix
   

Configuration

1. Set Your API Key

After installation, configure your Venice AI API key:

Option A: Via Settings UI

1. Open VS Code Settings (Cmd+, on macOS or Ctrl+, on Windows/Linux)
2. Search for "Venice AI"
3. Enter your API key in the Venice AI: Api Key field

Option B: Via settings.json

1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
2. Type "Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)"
3. Add:

   {
     "veniceAi.apiKey": "your-api-key-here",
     "veniceAi.model": "llama-3.3-70b"
   }
   

2. Choose Your Model (Optional)

The extension defaults to llama-3.3-70b. You can change this in settings:

{
  "veniceAi.model": "venice-uncensored"
}

Available models include:

• llama-3.3-70b (default)
• venice-uncensored
• Other models supported by Venice AI

Usage

Opening the Chat Sidebar

1. Click the Venice AI icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
2. Or use Command Palette: Venice AI: Focus Chat

Chat Features

Creating Chat Folders

• Click the folder icon (➕) in the sidebar header to organize conversations
• Manage multiple chat contexts simultaneously

Full-Screen Chat

• Click the expand icon in the sidebar to open chat in a full editor tab
• Maintains your current chat session and history

Clear History

• Click the trash icon to clear the current chat history
• Or use Command Palette: Venice AI: Clear History

Reset All Data

• Command Palette: Venice AI: Reset All Data (Fresh Start)
• Clears all chats, folders, and history

Code Actions

Explain Code

1. Select code in any file
2. Right-click and choose Venice AI: Explain Selection
3. The chat sidebar opens with an explanation request

Fix/Edit Code

1. Select code in any file
2. Right-click and choose Venice AI: Fix/Edit Selection
3. Get AI-powered improvement suggestions

Project Scaffolding

1. Click the new folder icon in the Venice AI sidebar
2. Or use Command Palette: Venice AI: Scaffold Project
3. Enter a project description (e.g., "A Node.js Express server with TypeScript and Jest")
4. The AI generates a complete project structure with files

Quick Ask Command

1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
2. Type Venice AI: Ask
3. Enter your question
4. Response is inserted at cursor position or shown in a new document

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• veniceAi.apiKey: Your Venice AI API key (required)
• veniceAi.model: The model ID to use (default: llama-3.3-70b)

Commands

Development

Building from Source

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Compile TypeScript
npm run compile

# Watch mode (auto-compile on changes)
npm run watch

# Run linter
npm run lint

# Run tests
npm test

Project Structure

venice-ai-extension/
├── src/
│   ├── extension.ts          # Main extension entry point
│   ├── veniceService.ts      # Venice AI API integration
│   ├── SidebarProvider.ts    # Webview sidebar provider
│   └── FullChatProvider.ts   # Full-screen chat provider
├── media/                     # Icons and assets
├── out/                       # Compiled JavaScript
├── package.json              # Extension manifest
└── tsconfig.json             # TypeScript configuration

Troubleshooting

API Key Not Working

• Verify your API key is correct in settings
• Check that you have an active Venice AI account
• Ensure you have API credits available

Extension Not Activating

• Check VS Code version (must be 1.90.0+)
• Look for errors in Output panel: View > Output > Venice AI
• Try reloading VS Code: Developer: Reload Window

Chat Not Responding

• Verify your internet connection
• Check the Venice AI service status
• Review the Developer Console: Help > Toggle Developer Tools

Privacy & Security

• Your API key is stored locally in VS Code settings
• All requests are sent directly to Venice AI servers
• No data is collected or stored by this extension
• Chat history is stored locally in VS Code's extension storage

License

MIT License

Support

• Venice AI: Visit venice.ai for API documentation and support

Enjoy coding with Venice AI! 🏛️