badlogicInstall Vscode
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add badlogic/pi-skills --skill vscodeThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads vscode when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the vscode skill”. In Codex, type $vscode.
VS Code CLI Tools
Tools for integrating with VS Code, primarily for viewing diffs.
Requirements
VS Code must be installed with the code CLI available in PATH.
Opening a Diff
Compare two files side by side in VS Code:
code -d <file1> <file2>
Git Diffs in VS Code
Simple Approach (no config needed)
Extract the old version to a temp file, then diff:
# Compare with previous commit
git show HEAD~1:path/to/file > /tmp/old && code -d /tmp/old path/to/file
# Compare with specific commit
git show abc123:path/to/file > /tmp/old && code -d /tmp/old path/to/file
# Compare staged version with working tree
git show :path/to/file > /tmp/staged && code -d /tmp/staged path/to/file
Gotchas
- File must exist and have changes between the compared revisions
- Use
git log --oneline -5 -- path/to/fileto verify file has history before diffing
When to Use
- Showing the user what changed in a file
- Comparing two versions of code
- Reviewing git changes visually
Tips for Vscode
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 8 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Vscode
What does the Vscode skill do?
VS Code integration for viewing diffs and comparing files. Use when showing file differences to the user.
How do I install Vscode?
Run "npx skills add badlogic/pi-skills --skill vscode" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Vscode work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Vscode uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Vscode free?
Vscode is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Vscode?
Vscode is published by badlogic in the badlogic/pi-skills repository, together with 7 other skills.
