BLACKBOX AI on VSCode
Welcome to BLACKBOXAI - The best AI Coding Agent that can create, edit, and manage files, run commands, and help you build great products!
Key Features
File Operations
Create new files and directories
Edit existing files with intelligent diffs
Search and replace across multiple files
Manage project structure
Command Execution
Run terminal commands
Install dependencies
Start development servers
Execute build scripts
Web Browsing
Navigate websites for research
Test your applications
Interact with web interfaces
Capture screenshots
Smart Context
Understands your project structure
Maintains conversation history
Learns from your preferences
Provides relevant suggestions
Voice with the Agent
Natural voice conversations with AI
Hands-free coding assistance
Real-time voice commands
Audio feedback and responses
Agent with GPUs
Let the BLACKBOXAI Coding Agent run an any GPU
Let the Agent process the training data
Let the Agent do finetuning
Feature Media Gallery
Feature Demonstrations
File Operations Interface
The file operations interface allows you to manage your project files efficiently.
Voice Commands Demo
See how voice commands can streamline your coding workflow.
Agent on GPUs
Experience the power of GPU with the BLACKBOXAI Agent
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+I/Cmd+I- Copy file content to chatCtrl+Shift+P- Open command palette
Configuration
API Providers
Blackbox AI supports multiple AI providers:
Anthropic Claude - Recommended for most tasks
OpenAI GPT - Great for general coding tasks
Google Gemini - Good for multimodal tasks
Local Models - Ollama, LM Studio support
Agent Commands
Chat Settings
Mode - Switch between Auto and Manual modes for different levels of control
Custom Instructions - Add your coding preferences
Always Allow Read-Only - Auto-approve file reading
Credit System
Credit Allocation
As a subscriber, you receive credits that allow you to use Blackbox AI's features:
Credits are automatically allocated with your subscription
Your credit balance refreshes at the start of each subscription period
Monitor your credit usage in the Settings tab
Credit Management
When your credits are running low:
Manual Refill - Purchase additional credits at any time
Auto Refill - Enable automatic credit purchases when your balance is low
Usage Tracking - Monitor your credit consumption in real-time
Pro Tip: Enable auto refill to ensure uninterrupted access to Blackbox AI's features. You can set custom thresholds and limits for automatic refills in the Credits tab.
Best Practices
Writing Effective Prompts
Be specific about what you want to achieve
Mention the technologies you want to use
Provide context about your project
Break complex tasks into smaller steps
Project Organization
Keep your workspace organized
Use meaningful file and folder names
Add comments to complex code
Review changes before approving
Security: Always review commands and file changes before approving them. Blackbox AI will ask for permission before making any changes to your system.
Advanced Features
MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Extend Blackbox AI's capabilities with MCP servers for additional tools and integrations. Connect to various MCP servers to enhance your development workflow with specialized features and integrations.
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