VS Code Integration

Sciorex can integrate with external code editors like VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf through the Sciorex Bridge extension. This allows you to use your preferred editor while Sciorex opens files directly in it.

Overview

Instead of using the built-in editor, you can configure Sciorex to open files in an external editor. When you click on file links in chat messages or tool results, the file opens directly in your external editor and brings it to focus.

Supported Editors

The Sciorex Bridge extension works with any VS Code-compatible editor:

Editor	Supported
Visual Studio Code	✅
Cursor	✅
Windsurf	✅
Antigravity	✅
VSCodium	✅
Other VS Code forks	✅

Installation

Step 1: Install the Extension

1. Download the latest sciorex-bridge.vsix from GitHub Releases
2. Open your editor (VS Code, Cursor, etc.)
3. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
4. Click the "..." menu → "Install from VSIX..."
5. Select the downloaded file

TIP

You can also install from the command line:

code --install-extension sciorex-bridge.vsix

Step 2: Configure Sciorex

1. Open Sciorex and go to Settings (gear icon)
2. Navigate to Editor tab
3. Enable "Use VS Code Integration"
4. Select "External" mode
5. Choose your editor or browse to its executable

Step 3: Verify Connection

1. Open your workspace folder in your external editor
2. The extension starts automatically
3. In Sciorex, the connection status shows "Connected"

WARNING

Make sure to open the same workspace folder in both Sciorex and your external editor.

Configuration

Sciorex Settings

Setting	Description
Enable VS Code	Toggle VS Code integration on/off
Editor Mode	Choose between "Embedded" (built-in) or "External"
External Editor Path	Path to your editor executable

Extension Settings

Configure the extension in your editor's settings (Ctrl+,):

Setting	Default	Description
sciorexBridge.port	31415	Bridge server port
sciorexBridge.host	127.0.0.1	Server host (keep as localhost)
sciorexBridge.autoRestart	true	Auto-restart on crash
sciorexBridge.maxRestartAttempts	3	Max restart attempts
sciorexBridge.restartDelay	1000	Delay between restarts (ms)
sciorexBridge.showNotifications	true	Show status notifications

Example settings.json

{
  "sciorexBridge.port": 31415,
  "sciorexBridge.autoRestart": true,
  "sciorexBridge.showNotifications": true
}

Usage

Opening Files

Once connected, clicking any file link in Sciorex will:

1. Open the file in your external editor
2. Navigate to the specific line (if applicable)
3. Bring the editor window to focus

This works from:

• Chat messages with file paths
• Tool results (Read, Edit, Write tools)
• Error messages with file references
• The file tree (when in external mode)

Extension Commands

Access these via the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P):

Command	Description
Sciorex Bridge: Restart Server	Restart the bridge server
Sciorex Bridge: Show Status	Display connection status
Sciorex Bridge: Copy Port	Copy port to clipboard

Status Bar

The extension shows a status indicator in the VS Code status bar:

• 🟢 Connected - Bridge is running
• 🔴 Disconnected - Bridge is stopped or crashed

Click the status bar item to see detailed information.

API Reference

The bridge exposes a REST API on localhost:31415:

GET /health

Health check endpoint.

curl http://127.0.0.1:31415/health

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "status": "healthy",
    "uptime": 12345,
    "port": 31415
  }
}

GET /status

Get editor status and open files.

curl http://127.0.0.1:31415/status

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "active": true,
    "port": 31415,
    "openFiles": ["/path/to/file.ts"],
    "workspaceName": "my-project"
  }
}

POST /open

Open a file in the editor.

curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:31415/open \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"filePath": "/path/to/file.ts", "line": 42}'

Parameters:

Field	Type	Required	Description
filePath	string	Yes	Absolute path to the file
line	number	No	Line number (1-indexed)
column	number	No	Column number (1-indexed)
preview	boolean	No	Open in preview mode

POST /reveal

Reveal a file in the file explorer.

curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:31415/reveal \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"filePath": "/path/to/file.ts"}'

Troubleshooting

Extension Not Starting

Problem: The extension doesn't activate when VS Code opens.

Solutions:

• Check if the extension is enabled in the Extensions view
• Look for errors in Help → Toggle Developer Tools → Console
• Try reinstalling the extension

Connection Failed

Problem: Sciorex shows "Disconnected" status.

Solutions:

1. Ensure the extension is installed and active
2. Open the same workspace folder in both apps
3. Check the Output panel (View → Output → Sciorex Bridge)
4. Try restarting the bridge: Sciorex Bridge: Restart Server

Port Already in Use

Problem: "Port 31415 in use" error.

Solutions:

• The extension will automatically try the next port (31416, 31417, etc.)
• Check what's using the port:
  • Windows: netstat -ano | findstr :31415
  • Mac/Linux: lsof -i :31415
• Configure a different port in settings

Files Not Opening

Problem: Clicking files in Sciorex doesn't open them.

Solutions:

1. Verify the bridge is connected (check status bar)
2. Ensure file paths are absolute
3. Check that files exist and are accessible
4. Review the Output panel for errors

Editor Not Focusing

Problem: Files open but the editor window doesn't come to front.

Solutions:

• This can be an OS limitation on Windows
• Try clicking the editor in the taskbar
• The file will still be opened, just manually switch to the editor

Security

The bridge server is designed with security in mind:

• Local only: Server binds to 127.0.0.1 (not accessible from network)
• No auth needed: Since it's local-only, no authentication is required
• CORS restricted: Only allows local origins
• Read-only workspace: File operations respect VS Code permissions

WARNING

Never change the host setting to a public IP address. The bridge should only be accessible locally.

Source Code

The extension is open source:

• Repository: github.com/sciorex/bridge
• Issues: Report bugs or request features
• Releases: Download latest version

See Also

• File Editor - Built-in editor documentation
• Settings - Sciorex settings reference
• Getting Started - Initial setup guide