WordLink

AI optimization extension for Cursor and Windsurf that reduces LLM credit burn by generating lean, structured prompts with cost estimates.

Features

• Optimize Prompt: Generate structured, minimal prompts with cost estimates
• Model Selection: Choose from various LLM models with pricing information
• Thinking Mode: Toggle between direct implementation and planning modes
• Rules Generation: Create editor-specific rules for Cursor and Windsurf
• Live Status: Real-time cost estimates in the status bar

Commands

• WordLink: Open Prompt Builder - Generate an optimized prompt with context selection
• WordLink: Optimize Prompt - Generate an optimized prompt with context selection
• WordLink: Toggle Thinking Mode - Switch between implementation modes
• WordLink: Write Rules - Generate .cursor/rules/project.md and .windsurfrules

Usage

1. Setup: Run Extension → WordLink: Configure API Key → choose provider
2. Open Builder: WordLink: Open Prompt Builder (or Ctrl+Alt+O / Cmd+Alt+O) → type request
3. Generate: Click "Lint Locally" for offline structured prompt, or "LLM Optimize" to refine with your model
4. Use: Copy and paste into Cursor/Windsurf chat

Note: No code is sent on your behalf. Costs shown are estimates based on model config.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.92.0 or higher
• Works in Cursor and Windsurf as a standard VS Code extension
• No external dependencies required

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• wordlink.modelsConfigPath: Path to models configuration file (default: .wordlink/models.json)
• wordlink.serviceBaseUrl: Base URL for WordLink service (default: http://localhost:7331)
• wordlink.hostMode: Host mode override - auto, cursor, windsurf, or vscode (default: auto)
• wordlink.serviceToken: API token for WordLink service authentication

Known Issues

• Token estimation is approximate and may not match actual model tokenization
• Cost estimates are based on assumed input/output ratios
• Git integration requires git to be available in PATH
• File scanning is limited to prevent performance issues

Release Notes

See CHANGELOG.md for detailed release notes.