Introduce OpenClaude as a first-class VS Code extension with: - Built-in Control Center sidebar for seamless workflow integration - Terminal-first design with authentic monospace UI and ASCII styling - Quick-launch buttons for OpenClaude terminal, repository access, and command palette - Status display showing runtime and OpenAI shim configuration - Dark theme optimized for focus and extended development sessions - Proper extension manifest with activation events and contribution points - Debug configuration for local development This extension provides developers with direct access to OpenClaude without leaving VS Code, enabling a tighter integration with the editor.
OpenClaude VS Code Extension
A sleek VS Code companion for OpenClaude with a visual Control Center plus terminal-first workflows.
Features
- Control Center sidebar UI in the Activity Bar:
- Launch OpenClaude
- Open repository/docs
- Open VS Code theme picker
- Terminal launch command:
OpenClaude: Launch in Terminal - Built-in dark theme:
OpenClaude Terminal Black(terminal-inspired, low-glare, neon accents)
Requirements
- VS Code
1.95+ openclaudeavailable in your terminal PATH (npm install -g @gitlawb/openclaude)
Commands
OpenClaude: Open Control CenterOpenClaude: Launch in TerminalOpenClaude: Open Repository
Settings
openclaude.launchCommand(default:openclaude)openclaude.terminalName(default:OpenClaude)openclaude.useOpenAIShim(default:true)
Development
From this folder:
npm run lint
To package (optional):
npm run package