Optimal English Prompt

Translate and optimize prompts from any language into clear, well-structured English instructions for AI assistants. Works with VS Code (GitHub Copilot) and Cursor IDE (Cursor AI).

Features

• 🌍 Multi-language Translation - Input prompts in any language
• 🤖 AI-Powered Optimization - Uses OpenAI GPT-4o-mini for clear, actionable instructions
• 🎯 Multi-IDE Support - Works in VS Code (Copilot) and Cursor IDE (Cursor AI)
• 📋 Clipboard Integration - Always copies optimized prompts to clipboard
• 📝 Customizable System Prompt - Tailor optimization behavior to your needs
• 📜 History Navigation - Browse your last 10 prompts
• ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts - Enter to send, Shift+Enter for new line
• 🔕 Optional Notifications - Enable/disable popup messages (off by default)

Installation

1. Open Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
2. Search for "Optimal English Prompt"
3. Click Install

Works in both VS Code and Cursor IDE.

Setup

1. Get your OpenAI API key from platform.openai.com/api-keys
2. Click the "Chat With AI" icon in the Activity Bar
3. Click ⚙️ Settings and enter your API key

Usage

1. Click "Chat With AI" icon in Activity Bar
2. Type your prompt in any language
3. Press Enter or click "Optimize"
4. Optimized prompt is:
   • Displayed in the panel
   • Copied to clipboard
   • Sent to your AI assistant (if available)

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Enter - Send prompt
• Shift+Enter - New line
• ◀ / ▶ - Navigate prompt history

Settings

• optimal-english-prompt.apiKey - Your OpenAI API key (required)
• optimal-english-prompt.systemPrompt - Custom optimization instructions
• optimal-english-prompt.copilotIntegration - Auto-send to AI assistant (default: on)
• optimal-english-prompt.showNotifications - Show popup messages (default: off)

Requirements

• VS Code 1.85.0+ or Cursor IDE
• OpenAI API key
• Internet connection

Support

Issues and suggestions: GitHub repository

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for version history.

License

MIT License

Enjoy coding with optimized prompts! 🚀