ad_toolbox/vscode-appdaemon/AGENTS.md

VS Code extension instructions

VS Code extension

After every change to this extension, complete the update by compiling, packaging, and installing the extension in the connected VS Code environment. This includes changes limited to the Log Explorer HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.

• Keep the current extension version unless the user explicitly requests a version change. Do not bump package.json or package-lock.json automatically.
• From this directory, run npm run compile and the checks appropriate to the change. Report any existing test failures separately.
• Package with vsce package --out vscode-appdaemon-<current-version>.vsix, using the installed or cached @vscode/vsce CLI when available. Overwrite the existing VSIX for that version; never pass a version increment to vsce.
• Install that exact VSIX using code --install-extension ./vscode-appdaemon-<current-version>.vsix --force.
• Confirm the installed version with code --list-extensions --show-versions. When possible, verify the installed changed files match the packaged files.
• Tell the user to reload the VS Code window to activate the update. If the connected CLI is unavailable or installation fails, report that limitation clearly and provide the generated VSIX path; do not claim it was installed.

The user's request authorizes this routine local build and installation after extension edits. Do not ask for additional conversational confirmation.