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VS Code Integration

Access HeroPrompt directly in VS Code editor.

Updated 2026-02-15

VS Code Integration

Access HeroPrompt templates directly in Visual Studio Code for seamless prompt usage while coding.

VS Code Extension (Coming Soon)

The official HeroPrompt extension is currently in development. It will provide:

  • Prompt search — Find prompts without leaving VS Code
  • One-click copy — Insert prompts into your editor
  • Variable replacement — Fill in variables inline
  • Favorites sync — Access your favorited prompts
  • CLI integration — Automatically syncs with CLI tool

Expected release: Q2 2026

Using HeroPrompt with VS Code Today

While the extension is in development, you can still use HeroPrompt efficiently with VS Code:

Method 1: CLI + VS Code Tasks

Integrate the HeroPrompt CLI with VS Code tasks.

1. Install CLI:

bash
pip install heroprompt-cli
heroprompt login --token hp_pat_your_token

2. Create VS Code task (.vscode/tasks.json):

json
{
  "version": "2.0.0",
  "tasks": [
    {
      "label": "Sync HeroPrompt",
      "type": "shell",
      "command": "heroprompt sync sync-cmd",
      "problemMatcher": []
    }
  ]
}

3. Run task:

  • Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
  • Type "Tasks: Run Task"
  • Select "Sync HeroPrompt"

Prompts are downloaded to ~/.heroprompt/prompts/.

Method 2: Snippets

Create custom VS Code snippets from your favorite prompts.

1. Open snippets:

  • Code → Preferences → User Snippets
  • Select language (e.g., "markdown")

2. Add prompt snippet:

json
{
  "React Component Builder": {
    "prefix": "hp-react",
    "body": [
      "Create a React component for ${1:component_name} that:",
      "- Uses ${2:state_management} for state",
      "- Implements ${3:features}",
      "- Follows ${4:patterns} patterns",
      "",
      "Provide complete, production-ready code with:",
      "- TypeScript types",
      "- Error handling",
      "- Accessibility (ARIA labels)"
    ],
    "description": "HeroPrompt: React Component Builder"
  }
}

3. Use snippet:

  • Type hp-react and press Tab
  • Fill in tab stops

Method 3: Workspace Prompts

Store frequently-used prompts in your project:

1. Create prompts directory:

bash
mkdir -p .heroprompt/prompts

2. Copy prompts:

Copy prompt templates from HeroPrompt website into .heroprompt/prompts/.

3. Access in VS Code:

  • Open file explorer
  • Navigate to .heroprompt/prompts/
  • Copy prompt text directly

4. Add to .gitignore (optional):

If prompts contain sensitive info, exclude them:

text
.heroprompt/

Keyboard Shortcuts

Set up custom keybindings for prompt workflows:

1. Open keybindings (Cmd+K Cmd+S or Ctrl+K Ctrl+S)

2. Add custom bindings (keybindings.json):

json
[
  {
    "key": "cmd+shift+h",
    "command": "workbench.action.tasks.runTask",
    "args": "Sync HeroPrompt"
  }
]

Now Cmd+Shift+H syncs prompts instantly.

Using with AI Extensions

Combine HeroPrompt with AI coding assistants:

GitHub Copilot

  1. Copy HeroPrompt template
  2. Open VS Code with Copilot enabled
  3. Paste prompt as a comment
  4. Copilot generates code based on prompt

Continue.dev

  1. Install Continue extension
  2. Copy HeroPrompt template
  3. Open Continue sidebar
  4. Paste prompt and get AI-generated code

Cody (Sourcegraph)

  1. Install Cody extension
  2. Copy HeroPrompt template
  3. Use Cody chat interface
  4. Paste prompt for AI assistance

Planned Features

The upcoming VS Code extension will include:

✅ Prompt Library Panel — Browse all prompts in sidebar

✅ Search & Filter — Find prompts by category, tags, model

✅ Inline Variables — Replace {{variables}} with quickpicks

✅ Favorites — Star prompts for quick access

✅ History — Track recently used prompts

✅ Skills Support — Access multi-step workflows

✅ Optimizer Integration — Improve prompts without leaving VS Code

✅ CLI Auto-Sync — Background sync every hour

✅ Offline Mode — Use synced prompts without internet

Beta Program

Want early access to the VS Code extension?

Sign up for the beta:

  1. Visit Settings
  2. Enable "Beta Features"
  3. You'll be notified when the extension is available

Alternative: Cursor Editor

Cursor is a VS Code fork with native AI integration. Use HeroPrompt with Cursor:

  1. Copy prompt from HeroPrompt
  2. Open Cursor
  3. Press Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K)
  4. Paste prompt in Cursor AI chat
  5. Generate code instantly

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