How to Install ChatGPT in VsCode

Boost your productivity and enhance your workflow by integrating ChatGPT directly into your Visual Studio Code (VS Code) environment. Here’s how you can install and set up ChatGPT in VS Code:

Step 1: Install the CodeGPT Extension

1. Open Visual Studio Code: Launch your VS Code editor.
2. Go to Extensions: Click on the Extensions icon in the sidebar on the left, or press Ctrl+Shift+X to open the Extensions view.
3. Search for CodeGPT: In the Extensions view, type "CodeGPT" in the search bar.
4. Install the Extension: Locate the CodeGPT extension from the search results and click the Install button.

To get started with the extension, follow these steps:

• Open your preferred web browser.
• Search for OpenAI or visit their website  OpenAI.

To access the API reference follow these steps:

• Locate the menu bar at the top of the webpage
• Click on the developer’s section in the menu
• A drop-down menu will appear
• select the API reference option from the drop-down menu.

Once you visit their website and click on the API reference section, the system will prompt you to create a new account or sign in using your Google account. This essential step is necessary to proceed with API-related activities and explore all the features it offers.

Once you have logged into your account, click on your account profile to reveal a drop-down menu. From the available options, select View API Keys to proceed.

Upon selecting View API Keys, the system will guide you to the next page. Locate the section labeled API Keys and click the Create new secret key button. This will generate an API key that you can integrate into your VSCode environment.

To integrate your API keys, follow these simple steps:

• Go back to VSCode.
• Open the settings.
• In the settings window, type “CodeGPT” in the search bar.
• Find the “CodeGPT: API Key” section.
• Copy the generated API key from OpenAI.
• Paste the API key in the designated field under the “CodeGPT: API Key” section.

By following these steps, you will integrate your API key into the CodeGPT extension in VSCode.

Once you have integrated your API key into VSCode, you will find it listed as an installed extension.

Once you have installed CodeGPT in your VSCode, you can start using its features and capabilities.

Here’s an example showcasing the results you can expect after installing CodeGPT in your VSCode environment:

Conclusion:

By following this step-by-step guide to install ChatGPT in VS Code, you can boost your productivity and efficiently complete your tasks.

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