DeepThought: Integrating VSCode Extensions

Learn how to configure supported Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions to connect to USNH DeepThought. This article includes the required API configuration settings, plugin-specific setup instructions, and links to additional resources for developers.

Summary

DeepThought can be integrated with supported Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions, allowing developers to access AI-assisted coding directly within their IDE. These integrations enable features such as code generation, debugging, code explanation, and refactoring without leaving the development environment.

Each supported extension has its own configuration process; however, they all require the same core connection information to communicate with DeepThought.

Configuration Notes

Most supported VS Code extensions require the following values:

• API Base URL: https://dtcontroller.sr.unh.edu:4242/openai/v1
• Model Name: Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct
• DeepThought API Key: (Required for extensions that support API key authentication.)

Note: Configuration locations vary by extension. Refer to the appropriate guide below for plugin-specific setup instructions.

Recommended Plugins 

Continue - an advanced, customizable integration for DeepThought and AI-assisted development work flows. Best suited for developers who want deeper control and configuration. 

• Install the Continue VS code extension

Genie AI - a simpler AI chat and coding assistant within Visual Studio Code. Best for quick prompts, lightweight usage, and ease of setup.

• Install the Genie VS code extension

How-To

Instructions

Step 1 - Make sure the Continue VS code extension is fully installed on your device (see link above)

Step 2 - Open Continue from sidebar

Step 3 - Click gear icon > Configs

Step 4 - Select Modify Local Config

Step 5 - Paste configuration and replace KEY

name: Local Config
version: 1.0.0
schema: v1

models:
  - name: Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct
    provider: openai
    model: Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct
    apiKey: KEY
    apiBase: https://dtcontroller.sr.unh.edu:4242/openai/v1

Step 6 - Save and test connection 

Outcome

You have configured the Continue VS code extension in your preferred IDE to work through USNH DeepThought. 

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Make sure the GenieAI VS code extension is fully installed on your device (see link above)

Step 2 - Open Command Palette by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P

Step 3 - Select Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)

Step 4 - Add configuration below

"genieai.openai.apiBaseUrl": "https://dtcontroller.sr.unh.edu:4242/openai",
"genieai.openai.model": "Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct"

Step 5 - Save file

Outcome

You have configured the GenieAI VS code extension in your preferred IDE to work through USNH DeepThought. 

Further Readings 

GlobalProtect VPN: General Information and Resources

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