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Getting Started

Follow this guide to install and configure DevContext in VS Code.

1Installation

Install from VS Code Marketplace
  1. Open VS Code
  2. Press Ctrl+Shift+X (or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) to open Extensions
  3. Search for "DevContext"
  4. Click the Install button
Install from VSIX file
  1. Download the latest .vsix file from our releases
  2. Open VS Code
  3. Press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the Command Palette
  4. Type "Extensions: Install from VSIX"
  5. Select the downloaded .vsix file

2First Setup

After installation, DevContext will automatically activate and show a welcome message.

Initial Configuration
  1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
  2. Type "DevContext: Open Settings"
  3. Configure your preferences (optional)
Pro Tip: DevContext works out of the box with default settings. You can start using it immediately\!

3Basic Usage

Capturing Context

Save your current development state:

Ctrl+Shift+P → "DevContext: Capture Context"
Restoring Context

Restore a previously saved state:

Ctrl+Shift+P → "DevContext: Restore Context"
View History

See all your captured contexts:

Ctrl+Shift+P → "DevContext: Show History"

4Dashboard Access

Access the DevContext dashboard for advanced features:

  1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
  2. Type "DevContext: Open Dashboard"
  3. Your browser will open with the dashboard

The dashboard provides:

  • 📊 Analytics and time tracking
  • 📁 Context management
  • ⚙️ Advanced settings
  • 📈 Productivity insights

5Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn these shortcuts to work faster:

Action Shortcut
Capture Context Ctrl+Shift+C
Restore Context Ctrl+Shift+R
Show History Ctrl+Shift+H
Note: You can customize these shortcuts in VS Code's Keyboard Shortcuts settings.

You're Ready\!

You've successfully set up DevContext. Here's what to do next:

Explore Features
Configure Settings
Get Support