IDE Setup

VS Code Setup

Complete guide to installing and configuring Autohand Code in Visual Studio Code. Master AI-assisted coding with powerful IDE integration.

Quick Install: Install the Autohand Code extension from the VS Code marketplace in seconds. Jump to installation or check our feature overview.

Installation

Method 1: VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (Mac) to open the Extensions panel
  3. Search for "Autohand Code"
  4. Click "Install" on the Autohand Code extension
  5. Wait for installation to complete
  6. Click "Reload" when prompted

Method 2: Command Line

Method 3: Manual Download

  1. Visit the VS Code Marketplace
  2. Click "Download Extension"
  3. Open VS Code
  4. Go to File > Extensions
  5. Click the "..." menu and select "Install from VSIX"
  6. Select the downloaded .vsix file

System Requirements

  • VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
  • Node.js 16+ (for CLI features)
  • 2GB RAM minimum (4GB recommended)
  • Internet connection for AI features

First Setup

After installation, configure Autohand Code for optimal performance:

Authentication

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) to open the Command Palette
  3. Type "Autohand Code: Login" and press Enter
  4. Follow the authentication prompts
  5. Or use the command: Autohand Code: Authenticate

Configuration

Workspace Configuration

Create a .vscode/settings.json file in your project:

Core Features

1. Intelligent Code Completion

Autohand Code provides context-aware code suggestions as you type:

  • Start typing and press Ctrl+Space to see suggestions
  • Suggestions consider your entire project context
  • Supports 50+ programming languages
  • Learn from your coding patterns

2. Inline Code Generation

Generate code directly in your editor:

  • Write a comment describing what you want
  • Press Ctrl+Enter to generate code
  • Accept suggestions with Tab
  • Reject suggestions with Esc

3. Chat Interface

Open the Autohand Code chat panel for complex tasks:

  • Press Ctrl+Shift+A to open chat
  • Ask questions about your code
  • Request refactoring or optimization
  • Generate entire functions or classes

4. Code Refactoring

Intelligent refactoring suggestions:

  • Right-click on code and select "Autohand Code: Refactor"
  • Choose from suggested improvements
  • Apply changes with preview
  • Supports modernization patterns

Productivity Workflows

Workflow 1: Rapid Prototyping

Workflow 2: Test Generation

Workflow 3. Code Documentation

Advanced Features

Multi-file Context

Autohand Code understands your entire project:

  • Analyzes imports and dependencies
  • Considers project structure
  • Learns from your coding patterns
  • Maintains consistency across files

Custom Templates

Team Collaboration

  • Share code snippets with team
  • Sync coding standards
  • Collaborative code reviews
  • Knowledge base integration

Performance Optimization

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Action Platform
Ctrl+Shift+A Open Autohand Code Chat Windows/Linux
Cmd+Shift+A Open Autohand Code Chat Mac
Ctrl+Enter Generate Code Windows/Linux
Cmd+Enter Generate Code Mac
Ctrl+Space Show Suggestions All
Tab Accept Suggestion All
Esc Dismiss Suggestion All
Ctrl+Shift+P Command Palette Windows/Linux
Cmd+Shift+P Command Palette Mac

Troubleshooting

Extension Not Working

Authentication Issues

Performance Issues

  • Reduce maxTokens in settings
  • Enable caching
  • Exclude large directories
  • Disable unused features

Next Steps

Master VS Code integration with these advanced guides:

Complete Feature Guide

Deep dive into all VS Code features and capabilities.

20 min

Writing Effective Prompts

Learn how to communicate effectively with Autohand Code.

15 min

Configuration Guide

Comprehensive configuration options and best practices.

12 min

CI/CD Integration

Integrate Autohand Code into your development pipeline.

18 min