Claude Code VS Code Extension Configuration
Configure Claude AI programming assistant in VS Code, enjoy intelligent code completion, refactoring, documentation generation and other powerful features
Getting Started
1. Install Extension
Search "Claude Code" in VS Code Extension Marketplace
2. Configure API
Set API endpoint and key
3. Start Using
Get AI assistance automatically when writing code
Core Features
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Intelligent Code Completion
Context-aware precise code suggestions, supports multi-line completion
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Code Explanation
Instantly understand complex code logic, supports multiple programming languages
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Smart Refactoring
One-click code structure optimization while maintaining functionality
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DocumentationGenerate
Automatically generate standard code documentation and comments
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TestGenerate
Intelligently generate unit tests and integration tests
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Code Review
Discover potential issues and provide improvement suggestions
ConfigureExample
InstallConfigure
Install and configure Claude Code in VS Code
# 1. Install Claude Code extension
# Search "Claude Code" in VS Code Extension Marketplace or use command:
code --install-extension claude.claude-code
# 2. Configure API key
# Open VS Code settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,)
# Search "Claude Code"
# Configure the following settings:
{
"claude-code.apiProvider": "custom",
"claude-code.apiUrl": "https://api.example.com/v1",
"claude-code.apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"claude-code.model": "claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022",
"claude-code.maxTokens": 4096,
"claude-code.temperature": 0.7
}
# 3. Verify configuration
# Use shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P
# Type "Claude Code: Test Connection"
# Check if connection is successfulShortcuts
| Shortcut | Feature |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + Space | Trigger code completion |
| Tab | Accept suggestion |
| Esc | Reject suggestion |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E | Explain code |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R | Refactor code |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D | GenerateDocumentation |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T | GenerateTest |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C | Code review |
Usage Tips
- • Use @claude tags to add custom instructions, letting AI better understand your needs
- • Configure project context files (.claudecontext) to provide project-specific information
- • Utilize code snippet feature to quickly generate common code templates
- • Update extension regularly to get the latest features and performance improvements
- • Share configuration files within teams to maintain code style consistency