Bwat Arrives in VS Code: Your AI Coding Partner Now Works Inside Your Favorite Editor

Great news for developers who rely on Bwat: it's now a native extension for Visual Studio Code. The same AI coding agent that helps you plan, build, and debug software is now right inside your editor, ready to work alongside you wherever you already spend most of your time.

Everything You Need, Right Where You Code

When you install Bwat in VS Code, it gains access to all the tools you use every day—but always with your control. Bwat can read files to understand your existing code, edit files (only after you approve each change), and run terminal commands (again, only when you say yes). It can also ask clarifying questions, present step-by-step plans, and even spawn multiple sub-agents to tackle different parts of a task in parallel.

That means you can stay in the flow: describe what you need, review Bwat's plan, approve the work, and get back to thinking about the bigger picture.

Smarter Collaboration with Slash Commands and Mentions

Bwat in VS Code introduces convenient shortcuts that make interaction feel natural. Use slash commands to trigger specific actions—for example, type /explain and Bwat will walk you through what a selected piece of code does. You can also use the @ symbol to mention specific files, telling Bwat exactly which parts of your project to focus on. No more hunting through folders or copy-pasting file paths.

Four Modes for Every Task

Different tasks call for different levels of autonomy. Bwat gives you four distinct modes to match your needs:

• Manual mode: You approve every action before Bwat takes it. Perfect for when you want maximum control.
• Edit automatically mode: Bwat applies small, straightforward edits on its own, saving you time on routine changes while you stay in the loop for bigger decisions.
• Plan mode: Bwat first presents a detailed plan of action before making any changes. Ideal for complex features or refactors where you want to review the strategy first.
• Full Auto mode: For trusted, repetitive workflows, Bwat works through a multi-step task independently, reporting back when it's done. Great for automation you've validated before.

You can switch between modes at any time, adapting Bwat's involvement to your comfort level and the task at hand.

Get Started in Seconds

Installing the extension is straightforward:

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to the Extensions tab (the square icon on the left sidebar).
3. Search for Bwat.
4. Click Install.

Or jump directly to the marketplace page: Bwat on the VS Code Marketplace.

Once installed, you'll see Bwat appear as a new panel or activity bar entry. Log in with your existing account, and you're ready to start your next task. No extra setup, no new tools to learn—just the same capable Bwat, now living where you already code.

Software development has never been this convenient. Try it today—you might just wonder how you worked without it.