OctoGent

A Visual Studio Code extension that automatically keeps .github Copilot configuration files up to date by syncing with the Octopus AI Lighthouse.

It manages agents, prompts, and custom instructions files, ensuring your development workflow stays current with the latest best practices.

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "OctoGent"
4. Click Install

Features

• Sidebar Navigation: Browse and open your .github files directly from a dedicated sidebar
• Automatic Background Updates: Periodically checks for new versions of configuration files
• Configurable: Customise update intervals and API endpoints to suit your needs
• Smart File Management: Only updates files managed by the extension, preserving your custom configurations
• Safe Operations: Uses checksums to verify file integrity and only overwrites managed files

Usage

Once installed, OctoGent automatically:

• Creates .github directory structure (agents/, instructions/, prompts/)
• Checks for updates at regular intervals (default: 30 minutes)
• Downloads and updates managed files when new versions are available