This extension adds a fast terminal workflow for cerebras-cli, keeps sessions in your editor, and lets you insert @file#Lx-y references with a keyboard shortcut.
Prerequisites
This extension requires the cerebras-cli binary to be installed on your system.
Features
Quick Launch: Cmd+Esc (Mac) or Ctrl+Esc (Windows/Linux) opens Cerebras CLI in a split terminal, or focuses an existing session.
New Session: Cmd+Shift+Esc (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+Esc (Windows/Linux) starts a fresh Cerebras CLI session.
File Context Shortcut: Cmd+Option+K (Mac) or Alt+Ctrl+K (Linux/Windows) inserts file references like @src/app.ts#L37-42.
Editor-Aware Flow: Automatically uses the active file and line selection to add context quickly.
code sdks/vscode - Open the sdks/vscode directory in VS Code. Do not open from repo root.
bun install - Run inside the sdks/vscode directory.
Press F5 to start debugging - This launches a new VS Code window with the extension loaded.
Making Changes
tsc and esbuild watchers run automatically during debugging (visible in the Terminal tab). Changes to the extension are automatically rebuilt in the background.
To test your changes:
In the debug VS Code window, press Cmd+Shift+P
Search for Developer: Reload Window
Reload to see your changes without restarting the debug session
