vscode-rpc

Vscode RPC

Show your VS Code activity on Discord — language, workspace, and more in real time.

Features

• Displays your current file and programming language in Discord.
• Customizable large and small images for Rich Presence.
• Shows workspace name (optional).
• Supports ipc and websocket transports for compatibility.
• Includes a “View on GitHub” button linking to https://github.com/Frank1o3/vscode-rpc.

Requirements

• A Discord Application with a valid clientId (create one at Discord Developer Portal).
• Discord desktop app running with “Display current activity as a status message” enabled in Settings > Activity Privacy.

Installation

1. Download the .vsix file from GitHub Releases.
2. Install in VS Code: code --install-extension vscode-rpc-<version>.vsix (e.g., vscode-rpc-0.1.4.vsix).
3. Create a Discord Application at https://discord.com/developers/applications.
4. Copy the Application ID from General Information.
5. In VS Code, go to Settings > Extensions > Discord Presence and set discordPresence.clientId to your Application ID.
6. (Optional) Upload 512x512 PNG/JPG images to Rich Presence > Assets in the Discord Developer Portal for custom icons (e.g., python, javascript, vscode).

Extension Settings

• discordPresence.clientId: Your Discord Application ID.
• discordPresence.showWorkspace: Show workspace name in Discord presence (default: true).
• discordPresence.transport: Transport method (ipc or websocket, use websocket for Snap or remote environments).
• discordPresence.debounceMs: Debounce time (ms) for presence updates (default: 1000).
• discordPresence.customImageKeys: Custom image keys for languages (e.g., { "python": "custom_python_icon" }).
• discordPresence.defaultSmallImageKey: Default small image key (default: vscode).

Example

Editing a Python file (test.py) in a workspace named MyProject:

• Details: Editing test.py — MyProject
• State: Language: Python | OS: Linux
• Large Image: Custom Python icon (e.g., custom_python_icon)
• Small Image: VS Code icon (e.g., vscode)
• Button: View on GitHub

Known Issues

• On Linux with Snap-installed VS Code or Discord, use websocket transport to avoid IPC issues.
• Ensure Discord assets are uploaded and cached (wait 5-10 minutes after uploading).

Contributing

File issues or contribute at https://github.com/Frank1o3/vscode-rpc.

License

MIT License

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