I built a VS Code extension in 3 days because copy-pasting into ChatGPT was annoying

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Learn how to build a VS Code extension to integrate ChatGPT and boost productivity

intermediate Published 24 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Identify the problem of copy-pasting code into ChatGPT and decide to build a VS Code extension
Use the VS Code extension API to create a new extension
Configure the extension to interact with ChatGPT
Test and debug the extension
Publish the extension on the VS Code marketplace

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and programmers can benefit from this tutorial to streamline their workflow and reduce time spent on copy-pasting code into ChatGPT

Key Insight

💡 Building a VS Code extension can save time and increase productivity by automating repetitive tasks