Feature hasn't been suggested before.
Describe the enhancement you want to request
OpenCode is powerful as a coding agent, but its current VS Code extension experience is not as smooth or native as tools like Codex VS Code or GitHub Copilot.
The main problem is that OpenCode does not provide a very convenient sidebar-based workflow. Users cannot easily launch, reopen, or manage OpenCode from a persistent VS Code sidebar entry. The current experience still feels more terminal-oriented, which creates extra friction for users who want to use OpenCode directly inside VS Code.
Suggested improvements:
- Add a dedicated OpenCode icon in the VS Code Activity Bar.
- Support one-click launch from the sidebar.
- Keep the current OpenCode session visible and reusable.
- Add commands such as “Ask OpenCode about this file”, “Send selection to OpenCode”, and “Review current Git diff”.
- Improve integration with VS Code editor, Source Control, and context menus.
This would make OpenCode feel more like a first-class VS Code coding assistant and improve the daily development workflow.
Feature hasn't been suggested before.
Describe the enhancement you want to request
OpenCode is powerful as a coding agent, but its current VS Code extension experience is not as smooth or native as tools like Codex VS Code or GitHub Copilot.
The main problem is that OpenCode does not provide a very convenient sidebar-based workflow. Users cannot easily launch, reopen, or manage OpenCode from a persistent VS Code sidebar entry. The current experience still feels more terminal-oriented, which creates extra friction for users who want to use OpenCode directly inside VS Code.
Suggested improvements:
This would make OpenCode feel more like a first-class VS Code coding assistant and improve the daily development workflow.