6.4 KiB
6.4 KiB
OpenChamber VS Code Extension
OpenChamber inside VS Code: embeds the OpenChamber chat UI in the activity bar and connects it to the OpenCode API.
- Project overview + screenshots: https://github.com/btriapitsyn/openchamber
Features
OpenChamber UI
- Branchable chat timeline with
/undo,/redo, and one-click forks from earlier turns - Smart tool UIs for diffs, file operations, permissions, and long-running task progress
- Live streaming updates with smoother auto-follow for long assistant responses
- Mermaid diagrams rendered inline in chat with quick copy/download actions
- Context visibility tools (token/cost breakdowns and raw message inspection)
- Model selection UX (favorites, recents, and configurable tool output density)
VS Code Integration
- Chat UI embedded in VS Code with responsive layouts for narrow/wide panels
- Agent Manager for parallel multi-model runs from one prompt
- Session editor panel to keep chats open beside your code
- Right-click actions to add context, explain selections, and improve code in-place
- Click-to-open files and native file attachments from within the extension
- Managed runtime startup with hardened health checks and secure auth forwarding
- Adapts to VS Code light/dark/high-contrast themes
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
OpenChamber: Focus on Chat View |
Focus chat panel |
OpenChamber: Restart API Connection |
Restart OpenCode API process |
OpenChamber: Show OpenCode Status |
Provide debug info useful for development or bug report |
Configuration
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
openchamber.apiUrl |
http://localhost:47339 |
OpenCode API server URL. Not required by default. Spawns its own process when not set. |
Requirements
- OpenCode CLI installed and available in PATH (or set via
OPENCODE_BINARYenv var) - VS Code 1.85.0+
Development
bun install
bun run --cwd packages/vscode build # build extension + webview
cd packages/vscode && bunx vsce package --no-dependencies
Local Install
- After packaging:
code --install-extension packages/vscode/openchamber-*.vsix - Or in VS Code: Extensions panel → "Install from VSIX…" and select the file

