DevPromptly VS Code Extension

A VS Code extension that integrates with DevPromptly to help you access and insert prompts directly in your editor. Streamline your development workflow with intelligent prompt management.

Note: This extension is designed to work with GitHub Copilot. Prompts are inserted into your editor for use with Copilot's AI assistance.

🚀 Features

• 🔐 Easy Authentication: Login with email/password or Google OAuth
• 📝 Prompt Library: Browse and search through your DevPromptly prompt collection
• ⚡ Quick Insert: Insert prompts directly into your code with one click
• 📊 Smart Search: Search through prompt questions, answers, and tags
• 🎯 Context Menu Integration: Right-click access to all features
• 📁 Collections Support: Access your organized prompt collections

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

• GitHub Copilot: This extension works with GitHub Copilot. Make sure you have GitHub Copilot installed and activated in VS Code.

From VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "DevPromptly"
4. Click Install

From VSIX File

1. Download the .vsix file from the releases page
2. Open VS Code
3. Go to Extensions → "..." menu → "Install from VSIX..."
4. Select the downloaded file

⚙️ Configuration

The extension works out of the box with no configuration required. It automatically connects to the DevPromptly production environment.

To access settings:

• VS Code Settings UI → Extensions → DevPromptly
• Or directly edit settings.json (Ctrl+Shift+P → "Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)")

🎯 Getting Started

1. Authentication

• Status Bar: Click the DevPromptly icon (🔐 Sign In or 📖 DevPromptly)
• Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P → "DevPromptly: Login to DevPromptly"
• Login Options:
  • Email and password
  • Google OAuth
  • Anonymous access (limited features)

2. Browse Prompts

• Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P → "DevPromptly: List Prompts"
• Status Bar: Click the DevPromptly icon when authenticated
• Search: Use the search bar to find specific prompts

3. Insert Prompts

• Select any prompt from the list
• The prompt question will be inserted directly into your code at the cursor position
• Use the inserted prompt with GitHub Copilot to get AI-powered suggestions

⌨️ Commands

Access all commands via Ctrl+Shift+P (Command Palette):

🖱️ Context Menu

Right-click anywhere in your editor to access:

• Insert Prompt: Search and insert a prompt at cursor position

📊 Status Bar

The status bar (bottom of VS Code) shows your authentication status:

• 🔐 Sign In: Click to login when not authenticated
• 📖 DevPromptly: Click to browse prompts when authenticated

🔍 Prompt Management

Search Features:

• Full-text search: Questions and tags
• Smart filtering: Find prompts by category or type
• Recent prompts: Quick access to recently used prompts

Organization:

• Sorting options: By date, popularity, rating
• Tag filtering: Find prompts by specific tags
• Collections: Access your organized prompt collections

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

🔐 Authentication Problems

• ✅ Check your internet connection
• ✅ Verify your DevPromptly account credentials
• ✅ Try logging out and back in
• ✅ Clear VS Code settings if issues persist

📝 Prompts Not Loading

• ✅ Ensure you're authenticated (check status bar)
• ✅ Check if you have prompts in your DevPromptly account
• ✅ Verify your internet connection is working

💡 Tips & Best Practices

For Prompt Management:

• Use descriptive tags when creating prompts
• Organize prompts into collections
• Regularly review and update your prompt library

For Efficiency:

• Use the status bar for quick access
• Set up keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands
• Keep your DevPromptly account organized

Working with GitHub Copilot:

• Insert prompts at the location where you want Copilot to generate code
• After inserting a prompt, wait for Copilot suggestions to appear
• Combine DevPromptly prompts with Copilot for powerful AI-assisted development

📞 Support

Getting Help:

• Documentation: Visit the main DevPromptly website
• Issues: Report bugs via GitHub issues
• Feature Requests: Suggest new features through GitHub

Community:

• Join the DevPromptly community for tips and discussions
• Share your favorite prompt workflows
• Contribute to the growing prompt library

Made with ❤️ by the DevPromptly team

Enhance your development workflow with intelligent prompt management and seamless prompt insertion.