Penny - VS Code & Cursor in your Pocket
Control VS Code or Cursor from your mobile device using natural language chat.
Features
- Remote Chat Control - Send messages from your phone and get AI-powered assistance in VS Code or Cursor
- AI Integration - Works with GitHub Copilot (VS Code), Cursor AI, and any other
vscode.lm-compatible AI provider
- Secure Connection - WebSocket-based communication with token authentication
- Auto-connect - Automatically reconnects to the backend on startup
Getting Started
- Install the Penny extension in VS Code or Cursor
- Download the Penny mobile app
- Log in with the same account on both devices
- Start chatting from your phone!
Commands
Penny: Connect to Backend - Establish connection to the Penny serverPenny: Disconnect from Backend - Close the connectionPenny: Configure Settings - Open extension settingsPenny: Show Connection Status - View current connection state
Settings
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
penny.backendUrl |
Backend WebSocket URL |
wss://penny-backend-31786.azurewebsites.net/ws |
penny.autoConnect |
Connect automatically on startup |
true |
penny.model |
Preferred AI model |
gpt-4o |
penny.agentMode |
Auto-approve action confirmations |
true |
penny.dualMode |
Send prompt to two AI providers simultaneously |
false |
Requirements
- VS Code 1.90.0+ or Cursor (latest)
- GitHub Copilot or Cursor with AI enabled (at least one AI provider required)
- Penny mobile app
Privacy
Your messages are transmitted securely through our backend servers. See our Privacy Policy for details.
License
MIT
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