Nexus ACP
AI Coding Agents in VS Code via the Agent Client Protocol (ACP)
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Nexus ACP lets you chat with AI coding agents directly in VS Code. Use Claude Code, OpenCode, or any ACP-compatible agent without leaving your editor.
Features
- Multi-Agent Support — Connect to Claude Code, OpenCode, or any ACP-compatible agent
- Native Chat Interface — Integrated chat that feels like part of VS Code
- Multi-Tab Chat — Open multiple chat sessions simultaneously
- Tool Visibility — See what commands the AI runs with expandable input/output
- Rich Markdown — Code blocks, syntax highlighting, and formatted responses
- Streaming Responses — Watch the AI think in real-time
- ANSI Color Support — Terminal output colors rendered correctly
- File & Code Attachments — Send selected code or files directly to chat
Installation
From VS Code Marketplace
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions (
Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for "Nexus ACP"
- Click Install
From Open VSX (VSCodium, Code-OSS, etc.)
- Open Extensions panel
- Search for "Nexus ACP"
- Click Install
Requirements
You need at least one ACP-compatible agent installed:
Nexus ACP automatically detects agents in your system PATH.
Usage
Getting Started
- Click the Nexus icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
- Or click the Nexus icon in the editor title bar
- Select your preferred agent from the dropdown
- Start chatting!
Sending Code
Send selected code:
- Select code in the editor
- Right-click → "Send to Nexus Chat"
Send a file:
- Right-click a file in Explorer
- Select "Send to Nexus Chat"
Multi-Tab Chat
- Click the Nexus icon in the title bar to open a new chat tab
- Each tab maintains its own independent session
- Great for working on multiple tasks in parallel
When the AI uses tools, you'll see status icons:
| Icon |
Status |
Description |
| ⋯ |
Running |
Tool is executing |
| ✓ |
Success |
Tool completed successfully |
| ✗ |
Failed |
Tool execution failed |
Click any tool to see its input and output.
FAQ
Q: Agent not showing in the list?
A: Make sure the agent is installed in your system PATH. Try running claude --version or opencode --version in terminal.
Q: Connection dropped?
A: Close and reopen the chat window. If the issue persists, restart the agent.
Q: Responses are slow?
A: This depends on the AI agent's processing speed. Nexus ACP supports streaming, so responses appear as they're generated.
Contributing
Bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests are welcome!
- Fork this repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
- Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
- Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
- Open a Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
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