Enhanced VSCode Shell Integration Fix with Blackbox AI Optimization

This repository contains enhanced PowerShell scripts to fix VSCode shell integration warnings and optimize settings for Blackbox AI development workflows.

🚀 Features

Core Improvements

• ✅ Enhanced VSCode Detection: Supports both standard VSCode and VSCode Insiders
• ✅ Blackbox AI Optimization: Specialized settings for optimal AI coding experience
• ✅ Automatic Backup: Creates timestamped backups before making changes
• ✅ Improved Error Handling: Comprehensive validation and error recovery
• ✅ Better User Experience: Enhanced logging and progress feedback
• ✅ JSON Validation: Ensures settings files are valid before writing

Blackbox AI Optimizations

• 🤖 AI Extension Settings: Optimized configuration for Blackbox AI extension
• 🔧 Enhanced IntelliSense: Improved code completion and suggestions
• ⚡ Performance Tuning: Optimized settings for AI-powered development
• 🎯 Smart Suggestions: Enhanced quick suggestions for comments and strings
• 💾 Auto-save Configuration: Optimized file handling for AI workflows
• 🔄 Format on Save: Automatic code formatting and import organization

📁 Files

Main Scripts

• fix_vscode_shell_integration.ps1 - Enhanced main script with Blackbox AI support
• fix_vscode_shell_integration_enhanced.ps1 - Full-featured version with advanced options
• fix_blackbox_integration.bat - Batch script alternative for quick fixes

Documentation

• README.md - This comprehensive guide
• IMPROVEMENT_PLAN.md - Detailed improvement roadmap
• SHELL_INTEGRATION_FIX.md - Technical documentation

🛠️ Usage

Quick Start

# Basic usage - applies Blackbox AI optimizations
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration.ps1

# Force update existing settings
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration.ps1 -Force

# Enable verbose logging
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration.ps1 -Verbose -Force

Advanced Usage (Enhanced Script)

# Full optimization with verbose output
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration_enhanced.ps1 -Force -Verbose

# Create backup only (no changes)
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration_enhanced.ps1 -BackupOnly

# Restore from backup
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration_enhanced.ps1 -Restore -BackupPath "vscode_backup_20231201_143022"

# Show help
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration_enhanced.ps1 -Help

Batch Script Alternative

# Run the batch script for quick setup
fix_blackbox_integration.bat

⚙️ Settings Applied

Terminal Integration

{
  "terminal.integrated.shellIntegration.enabled": true,
  "terminal.integrated.shellIntegration.showWelcome": false,
  "terminal.integrated.shellIntegration.decorationsEnabled": true,
  "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "Command Prompt"
}

Blackbox AI Optimization

{
  "blackbox.enabled": true,
  "blackbox.autoComplete": true,
  "blackbox.codeCompletion": true,
  "blackbox.chatEnabled": true
}

Enhanced Editor Settings

{
  "editor.inlineSuggest.enabled": true,
  "editor.suggestOnTriggerCharacters": true,
  "editor.quickSuggestions": {
    "other": true,
    "comments": true,
    "strings": true
  },
  "editor.acceptSuggestionOnCommitCharacter": true,
  "editor.acceptSuggestionOnEnter": "on",
  "editor.tabCompletion": "on"
}

AI-Friendly Workspace Settings

{
  "files.autoSave": "afterDelay",
  "files.autoSaveDelay": 1000,
  "editor.formatOnSave": true,
  "editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
    "source.organizeImports": true,
    "source.fixAll": true
  }
}

🔧 Parameters

Main Script Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example
-Force	Force overwrite existing settings	.\script.ps1 -Force
-Help	Show help information	.\script.ps1 -Help
-Verbose	Enable detailed logging	.\script.ps1 -Verbose

Enhanced Script Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example
-BackupOnly	Create backup without changes	.\script.ps1 -BackupOnly
-Restore	Restore from backup	.\script.ps1 -Restore -BackupPath "backup_dir"
-BackupPath	Specify backup directory	Used with -Restore

🛡️ Safety Features

Automatic Backups

• Creates timestamped backups before making changes
• Backup format: settings_backup_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.json
• Supports both user and workspace settings

Validation

• JSON validation before writing settings
• File existence verification after creation
• Error handling with detailed messages

Rollback Support

# Restore from automatic backup
.\fix_vscode_shell_integration_enhanced.ps1 -Restore -BackupPath "vscode_backup_20231201_143022"

🎯 Supported VSCode Versions

Standard VSCode

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\Code.exe
• %PROGRAMFILES%\Microsoft VS Code\Code.exe
• %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Microsoft VS Code\Code.exe

VSCode Insiders

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\Code - Insiders.exe
• %PROGRAMFILES%\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\Code - Insiders.exe
• %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\Code - Insiders.exe

🔍 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Permission Errors

   # Run PowerShell as Administrator
   Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

2. VSCode Not Found

   • Ensure VSCode is installed in standard locations
   • Check if using portable installation
   • Verify installation path manually

3. Settings Not Applied

   • Restart VSCode completely
   • Check if Blackbox AI extension is installed
   • Verify settings files were created correctly

Verification Steps

1. Open VSCode
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P and type "Terminal: Create New Terminal"
3. Check if shell integration warnings are gone
4. Test Blackbox AI features (if extension installed)

📋 System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 or later
• PowerShell: 5.0 or later
• VSCode: Any recent version
• Permissions: Write access to VSCode settings directories

🔄 What's New in Enhanced Version

Version 2.0 Features

• ✨ Blackbox AI Integration: Specialized settings for AI development
• 🔒 Enhanced Safety: Automatic backups and rollback support
• 🎯 Better Detection: Support for VSCode Insiders and custom paths
• 📊 Improved Logging: Detailed progress and error reporting
• ⚡ Performance: Optimized settings for AI workflows
• 🛠️ Advanced Options: Backup-only and restore functionality

Improvements Over Original

• Fixed user settings update logic
• Added comprehensive error handling
• Enhanced VSCode detection (including Insiders)
• Automatic backup creation
• JSON validation before writing
• Better merge logic for existing settings
• Improved user experience with detailed feedback

📞 Support

If you encounter issues:

1. Check the logs: Use -Verbose flag for detailed output
2. Verify backups: Automatic backups are created for safety
3. Manual restore: Use the restore functionality if needed
4. Check permissions: Ensure write access to VSCode directories

🤝 Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests!

📄 License

This project is provided as-is for educational and productivity purposes.

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🚀 Happy coding with Blackbox AI! 🚀