MindsDB is a popular open-source query engine for AI analytics, powering AI agents that need to answer questions directly from databases, data warehouses, and applications, with no ETL required.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
A powerful VS Code extension for seamlessly integrating MindsDB into your development workflow. MindsDB is an open-source query engine that enables AI analytics, allowing AI agents to answer questions directly from databases and data warehouses without ETL.
Features
Connection Management - Easily connect to MindsDB instances and manage multiple connections with secure credential storage
Database Explorer - Browse System, Projects, and Datasources in dedicated tree views
MindsDB Notebooks - Create and execute interactive notebooks for AI-powered queries directly in VS Code
Chat Interface - Interactive chat view to query and explore your data using natural language
Project Management - Create, manage, and delete projects within MindsDB
Datasource Management - Browse, upload, and manage datasources
Auto-Reconnect - Automatically reconnect to your last used MindsDB instance on startup
Secure Credential Storage - Passwords stored securely using VS Code's secrets management
Getting Started
Requirements
VS Code 1.110.0 or later
Access to a running MindsDB instance (local or remote)
Network connectivity to your MindsDB server
Installation
Install the MindsDB extension from the VS Code Marketplace
Click the MindsDB icon in the Activity Bar to open the explorer
Click "Add Connection" to connect to your MindsDB instance
Enter your MindsDB host URL (e.g., http://localhost:47334 or your remote URL)
Provide your username and password
Basic Usage
Adding a Connection:
Click the + icon in the MindsDB explorer
Enter your connection details (host, username, password)
Credentials are securely stored and automatically restore on restart
Creating a Notebook:
Click "New MindsDB Notebook" command or use the context menu
Write and execute MindsDB SQL queries
Using Chat:
Open the MindsDB Chat view from the activity bar
Ask natural language questions about your data
The extension handles query translation and execution
Managing Projects:
View all projects in the Projects tree
Create new projects with the create button
Delete projects with the delete option
Managing Datasources:
Browse available datasources in the Datasources tree
Upload new files or data sources
Delete datasources you no longer need
Extension Commands
mindsdb.addConnection - Add a new MindsDB connection
mindsdb.deleteConnection - Disconnect from MindsDB
mindsdb.refreshConnections - Refresh the explorer views
mindsdb.newNotebook - Create a new MindsDB notebook
mindsdb.uploadFile - Upload a file as a datasource
mindsdb.createProject - Create a new project
mindsdb.deleteProject - Delete a project
mindsdb.deleteDatasource - Delete a datasource
Support & Issues
For bug reports, feature requests, or general support, please visit the GitHub repository.
