Directly copy selected code or files from vscode to a chatgpt tab in browser
VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy Extension
- How it works?
The vscode extension initializes a websocket server at port 8765 on startup which the chrome extension connects to. On execution of a command, the selected text or contents of file(s) are sent to the chrome extension, via websocket, which manipulates chatgpt's DOM to input in the prompt textarea and send.
More information about the vscode extension can be found at https://github.com/nikhils98/vscode-chatgpt-easy-copy/tree/main/vscode
-- Service Worker
This is where the crux of the logic resides for the chrome extension. It's a background script managing the websocket connection to the vscode extension and responsible for injecting a function to manipulate chatgpt's DOM when a command is received.
It uses chrome's scripting api (https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/scripting#description) to inject the function in runtime and requires host permissions for chatgpt to do so. A service worker can become inactive after 30s of idle time so to prevent that a keepalive message is sent to the websocket server every 20s.
In most circumstances, the service worker should be active as long as chatgpt or vscode is running but if it gets inactive at some point, you can try one of the following:
1. Refresh chatgpt tab.
2. Reload the extension from Extensions page. After reload, chatgpt tab must be refreshed as well.
-- Content Script: Ping Server Worker
This runs only when chatgpt is open. It sends a ping message to the service worker every 20s to keep it active when vscode isn't open. Essentially if you open vscode after the service worker had become inactive, opening a tab of chatgpt will make it active again.
- Note:
1. At least one tab of chatgpt must be open. If multiple tabs are open, command is sent to only one.
2. You may see an error related to Websocket connection failure in extension console especially if installed manually. This will be the case when vscode is not running. It can be ignored as the service worker retries connection every second so when you run vscode it should connect.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension file
Select and download the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install VSCode Chatgpt Easy Copy extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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