A vscode extension that makes it a breeze to generate context-rich prompts for your favorite LLMs. Whether you're working with ChatGPT, Claude, or others, Prompt Forge helps you craft the perfect prompts by seamlessly integrating your codebase.
🌟 Features
File Selection & Management
📂 Visual file tree for easy selection
✅ Checkbox-based file selection system
📊 Real-time token count estimation
🔄 Support for both individual files and entire directories
Prompt Generation
📝 Customizable prompt headers
🎨 Multiple output formats (Markdown/XML)
📋 One-click copying to clipboard
📑 Open in new editor tab
🚀 Direct integration with LLM platforms
Smart Integration
💡 Quick settings panel for format preferences
🎯 File decoration in VS Code explorer
📌 Status bar integration with token count
⚡ Keyboard shortcuts support
🚀 Getting Started
Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace
Open your project in VS Code
Access the Prompt Forge sidebar (look for the sheet icon)
Select files you want to include in your prompt
Type your prompt header
Choose your preferred export method:
Copy to clipboard 📋
Open in new tab ↗️
Send directly to ChatGPT, Claude and others 🌐
🌲 Usage Tips
Smart Selection: Use directory selection to quickly include multiple related files
Quick Toggle: Look for "📜 +" and "📜 -" buttons in the top-right of your editor tab to quickly add/remove the current file from context
Token Management: Keep an eye on the token count in the status bar
Format Switching: Use XML for structured prompts (pretty for Claude), Markdown for readability
Quick Access: Pin frequently used files for faster access
🤝 Contributing
Got ideas? Found a bug? We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to:
