VS Code

VS Code skill integrates your Claude agent with Visual Studio Code via the VS Code Extension API and the Remote Development extensions. Read and write files in the active workspace, execute terminal commands in VS Code's integrated terminal, read debugger state during active debug sessions, and interact with the Problems panel to list current errors and warnings.

Workspace awareness gives your agent full context: the skill reads the active file, cursor position, selected text, open tabs, and workspace settings. This enables context-aware assistance — the agent knows what you're working on without you explaining it. When you ask 'fix the error on line 47', the agent reads the file, understands the error from the Problems panel, makes the fix, and saves.

Debugger integration is particularly powerful for complex troubleshooting. During a debug session, the agent can read variable values from the Variables panel, set conditional breakpoints, step through code, and inspect call stacks — all programmatically. This transforms debugging from a manual hunt into a guided investigation where the agent drives the exploration.

Extension command execution lets the agent trigger any VS Code command, including third-party extension commands — running linters, formatting code, generating tests, or triggering custom build tasks. Remote development support works with SSH remotes and Dev Containers, so the agent can operate on code running inside containers or on remote servers. Requires the OpenClaw VS Code Extension from the VS Code Marketplace (free). A natural fit for developers who live in VS Code and want AI assistance deeply embedded in their existing environment.

Installation

clawhub install vscode-skill

Install: clawhub install vscode-skill