VS Code Extension

Use Jitera’s AI-powered coding features directly in Visual Studio Code — code editing, terminal execution, and the full Jitera platform in your editor.

Jitera’s VS Code extension brings AI-powered code editing and the full Jitera platform into your editor. You get the same experience as the web app — without leaving VS Code.

The VS Code extension is available on the Enterprise plan only.

Versions

Jitera offers two versions of the VS Code extension:

Version	Status	Notes
v3.x (Recommended)	Active	Latest features, full platform integration
v2.x	Legacy	Previous generation

We recommend v3.x for all new installations. It receives the latest features first.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.85.0 or later
• Node.js 18 or later

Installation

1. Open the Extensions view in VS Code (Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for “Jitera”
3. Click Install on the Jitera extension
4. Reload VS Code when prompted

AI-Powered Code Editing

The core of the extension is its AI-driven code editing workflow. Instead of manually writing every change, you describe what you want in the chat — the agent reads your codebase, proposes edits as diffs, and applies them with your approval.

Diff-Based Editing

When the agent suggests code changes, they appear as inline diffs directly in your editor. You can review each change in context before accepting or rejecting it.

• Accept all diffs — Shift+Cmd+Enter (macOS) / Shift+Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux)
• Reject all diffs — Shift+Cmd+Backspace (macOS) / Shift+Ctrl+Backspace (Windows/Linux)

The agent can edit multiple files at once, performing validated find-and-replace operations across your workspace.

Terminal Execution

The agent can run shell commands in your VS Code terminal. This enables workflows like:

• Running tests after making changes
• Installing dependencies
• Executing build scripts
• Running linters or formatters

Terminal commands are executed with security policies, so you stay in control of what runs in your environment. You can also disable the agent’s terminal access entirely — see Settings.

File & Search Operations

The agent can read, create, and navigate files across your workspace. It can also search for files by name patterns, search file contents by keyword, and retrieve IDE diagnostics such as errors and warnings.

Platform Features

You can also access these Jitera platform features without leaving VS Code:

Documents

Browse, edit, and collaborate on project documentation with live collaboration support.

Apps (MCP)

Connect external services like Slack, Jira, and Notion to your agents via MCP.

Custom Agents

Create and configure custom AI agents tailored to your project’s needs.

Automation

Schedule recurring agent tasks or trigger them via webhooks.

Context & Knowledge

Build knowledge graphs and manage context for more accurate agent responses.

AI Chat

Chat with AI agents using the same interface as the web app.

Commands

The following commands are available from the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P):

Command	Description
Jitera: Open Panel	Open or focus the Jitera side panel
Jitera: Sign In	Authenticate with your Jitera account
Jitera: Sign Out	Sign out of your account
Jitera: Open Settings	Open extension settings
Jitera: Reload Webview	Reload the Jitera panel
Jitera: Network Diagnostics	Open the network diagnostics page

Settings

Open VS Code’s Settings UI (Cmd+, / Ctrl+,) and search for “Jitera” — or edit settings.json directly.

Setting	Type	Default	Description
Jitera: Enable Debug Logs	boolean	false	Enable Jitera Debug Logs in the Output panel
Jitera › Tools: Enable Terminal Tool	boolean	true	Allow the agent to execute terminal commands.