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SideChat

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A side panel chat extension for VSCode, TraeAI, Cursor and other AI code editors, enabling continuous communication with users during code generation process.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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SideChat Extension

A side panel chat extension for VSCode, TraeAI, Cursor and other AI code editors. Configure the corresponding MCPServer to maintain continuous communication with users during a single code generation process.

Preview

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Installation Steps

Add the following MCP service configuration to the AI code editor MCP configuration, and enable it in the Agent

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Notify": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["notify-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Usage

Chat Panel Features

When receiving a notification that requires a reply, VSCode will:

  1. Automatically Open Chat Panel: Display a dedicated conversation window on the right
  2. Show Waiting Status: Status bar displays "⏳ Waiting for reply..." prompt
  3. Retain History: Display historical conversations of all notifications and replies
  4. Support Multi-line Input:
    • Shift + Enter: Line break
    • Enter: Send message
  5. Intelligent Status Management: Automatically hide waiting status after sending a reply
  6. Auto-hide Window: Automatically close the chat panel 1 second after the reply is sent

Manually Open Chat Panel

  • Use command palette: Ctrl+Shift+P → Search for "Open SideChat Panel"
  • Click the notification icon in the status bar (if there are messages waiting for reply)

License

MIT License

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