Qwen Code Companion

Seamlessly integrate Qwen Code into Visual Studio Code with native IDE features and an intuitive interface. This extension bundles everything you need to get started immediately.

Demo

Features

Native IDE experience: Dedicated Qwen Code sidebar panel accessed via the Qwen icon
Native diffing: Review, edit, and accept changes in VS Code's diff view
Auto-accept edits mode: Automatically apply Qwen's changes as they're made
File management: @-mention files or attach files and images using the system file picker
Conversation history & multiple sessions: Access past conversations and run multiple sessions simultaneously
Open file & selection context: Share active files, cursor position, and selections for more precise help

Requirements

Visual Studio Code 1.85.0 or newer

Installation

Install from the VS Code Marketplace: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=qwenlm.qwen-code-vscode-ide-companion
Two ways to use
- Chat panel: Click the Qwen icon in the Activity Bar, or run Qwen Code: Open from the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P).
- Terminal session (classic): Run Qwen Code: Run to launch a session in the integrated terminal (bundled CLI).

Development and Debugging

To debug and develop this extension locally:

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code.git
cd qwen-code

Install dependencies

npm install
# or if using pnpm
pnpm install

Start debugging
```
code .  # Open the project root in VS Code
```
- Open the packages/vscode-ide-companion/src/extension.ts file
- Open Debug panel (Ctrl+Shift+D or Cmd+Shift+D)
- Select "Launch Companion VS Code Extension" from the debug dropdown
- Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host
Make changes and reload
- Edit the source code in the original VS Code window
- To see your changes, reload the Extension Development Host window by:
  - Pressing Ctrl+R (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+R (macOS)
  - Or clicking the "Reload" button in the debug toolbar
View logs and debug output
- Open the Debug Console in the original VS Code window to see extension logs
- In the Extension Development Host window, open Developer Tools with Help > Toggle Developer Tools to see webview logs

Build for Production

To build the extension for distribution:

npm run compile
# or
pnpm run compile

To package the extension as a VSIX file:

npx vsce package
# or
pnpm vsce package

Terms of Service and Privacy Notice

By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service.

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