Introducing the codingrules.ai VS Code Extension
We're excited to announce the release of our official VS Code extension, which makes it easier than ever to discover, download, and implement coding rules directly in your IDE.
Why We Built This Extension
As developers ourselves, we know the importance of maintaining coding standards and consistency across projects. That's why we created codingrules.ai - to help teams standardize their codebases and improve collaboration with AI-powered rules management.
With our new VS Code extension, we're bringing that power directly into your development environment, making it seamless to access and implement coding rules without leaving your editor.
Key Features
- Browse Rules: Use the sidebar view to browse recently added rules, or explore by tags and tools
- Search Rules: Search for rules by title, content, or tags directly within VS Code
- Authentication: Log in to access private content and your favorite rule collections
- Private Content: View and manage your private rules with visual indicators (lock icon)
- Favorites: Access your favorite rules organized by collections with star indicators
- Download Rules: Download rules in formats compatible with popular AI coding assistants:
- GitHub Copilot (copilot-instructions.md)
- Cline (
.clinerules) - Cursor (
.cursorrules) - Windsurf (
.windsurfrules)
- Preview Rules: View rule details including content, tags, and metadata before downloading
Getting Started
- Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
- Access the extension from the codingrules.ai icon in the activity bar
- Browse through available rules or search for specific ones
- For private content, click "Log in to see private content" in the Rules Explorer
IDE Compatibility
The extension works with all major IDEs based on VS Code, including:
- Visual Studio Code
- Cursor
- Windsurf
Future Plans
This is just the beginning for our VS Code extension. In the coming months, we'll be adding more features such as:
- Rule suggestions based on your project context
- Team collaboration features
- Integration with popular code quality tools
- Custom rule template creation
We're committed to making codingrules.ai the best platform for discovering and implementing coding rules in your projects. Give the extension a try and let us know what you think!