DeepCoder Assistant is a VS Code and Cursor extension that gives real time help inside the editor. It suggests code as you type, explains errors, and answers questions in a small chat panel. Version 1.0.3 adds a smoother chat, better error messages, and theme friendly UI.

Help developers stay in the editor and move faster

Make debugging and learning simpler

Keep setup safe and easy with an API key prompt

Build a chat UI that feels native inside a VS Code webview

Handle secrets safely without storing API keys

Deal with rate limits and network errors in a friendly way

Package and publish the .vsix to the Marketplace

Keep the UI readable in dark and light themes

Made a lightweight chat panel with code blocks and quick replies

Added real time inline suggestions and a simple Ask box

Used a safe key flow that prompts on use instead of storing locally

Wrote clear error and retry states so users are never stuck

Tied styles to VS Code theme tokens for a consistent look

Shipped version 1.0.3 with 1,311 installs and good user feedback

VS Code Extension API, webviews, and message passing

UX for editor tools: keyboard first, low friction, small UI

Secure handling of API keys and safe defaults

Release flow: changelog, versioning, signing, Marketplace publish

How small touches like toasts, skeletons, and theme tokens lift the feel

Cuts context switching between browser and editor

Speeds up debugging and feature work

Simple setup so teams can try it in minutes

Works in both VS Code and Cursor for wider reach

GitHub repo: https://github.com/Ham12-3/deep_seek_extension

Marketplace page: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=AbdulhamidSonaike1.DeepCoder-assistant

Open in VS Code: vscode:extension/AbdulhamidSonaike1.DeepCoder-assistant