VS Code Extension
March 17, 2026 · View on GitHub
AgentRC — prime your repositories for AI-assisted development.
The AgentRC extension brings all CLI capabilities into VS Code with tree views, visual reports, and command palette access.
Install
The extension is not yet published to the Marketplace. Build from source:
cd vscode-extension && npm install && node esbuild.mjs
Then press F5 in VS Code to launch the Extension Development Host.
Commands
Open the Command Palette (⇧⌘P) and type AgentRC:
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| Init Repository | Guided onboarding (analyze → generate) |
| Analyze Repository | Detect languages, frameworks, areas |
| Readiness Report | Score and display readiness |
| Generate Instructions | Generate instruction files via Copilot SDK |
| Generate Configs | Generate MCP and VS Code configs |
| Run Eval | Evaluate instruction quality |
| Scaffold Eval Config | Create starter agentrc.eval.json |
| Create Pull Request | Clone → generate → open PR |
| Generate Instructions (All Roots) | Batch generate across multi-root workspaces |
Sidebar views
The AgentRC activity bar icon gives you two tree views:
- Analysis — Repo structure at a glance: languages, frameworks, detected areas
- Readiness — Pillar-by-pillar readiness breakdown with pass/fail indicators
Both views refresh automatically when you run commands.
Settings
Configure via Settings (⌘,) → search agentrc:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
agentrc.model | claude-sonnet-4.6 | Default model for generation |
agentrc.judgeModel | (uses model) | Model for eval judging |
agentrc.autoAnalyze | false | Auto-analyze on workspace open |
Extension vs CLI
Both use the same core services. Choose based on workflow:
| Use the extension when... | Use the CLI when... |
|---|---|
| You want visual readiness reports | You need CI/CD integration |
| You prefer command palette over terminal | You're batch-processing repos |
| You want sidebar tree views | You want JSON output for scripting |
| You're working in a single repo | You're automating across an org |
Multi-root workspaces
In multi-root workspaces, commands that target a single repo will prompt you to pick a folder. The Generate Instructions (All Roots) command processes all workspace folders at once.
Next steps
- Getting Started — CLI quickstart
- Commands — full CLI reference (same capabilities, different interface)
- Configuration —
agentrc.config.jsonfor monorepos