Changelog

Connect VS Code with one click — no copy-paste

Your dashboard now has a "Connect VS Code" button in the Setup and Settings tabs. Click it — VS Code opens, your key is stored in encrypted SecretStorage, and the connection is verified automatically. No command palette, no pasting, no manual steps.

Secure URI auth handler in the extension

The extension registers a vscode://debugai.debugai/auth handler. Keys are validated for correct format and length, stored encrypted, and confirmed against the API before marking as connected.

Safe override when a key already exists

If you already have a key configured and click Connect VS Code from a different account, VS Code shows a confirmation dialog before replacing anything.

Manual key entry still works as fallback

Ctrl+Shift+P → "DebugAI: Set API Key" remains fully functional. If the URI flow does not work (VS Code not installed, browser policy), the copy method is shown immediately below the button.

Walkthrough no longer interrupts users who already have a key

The Getting Started walkthrough now only opens for new users without an API key. Existing users upgrading to a new version will no longer see the onboarding flow.

Step 1 walkthrough rewritten — no more false "indexing" message

The first walkthrough step previously claimed your codebase was being indexed before you had set a key. It now correctly explains the sign-in flow and what happens after your key is connected.

Demo panel now prompts you to get a key

After viewing the demo analysis, a "Debug your own code → Get free key at debugai.io" button appears so you can act on what you just saw without hunting for a sign-up link.

Status bar tooltip updated to Ctrl+Shift+P

Tooltip now reads "Ctrl+Shift+P → DebugAI: Analyze Error" across all status bar states, matching the actual command palette workflow.

Sign-up nudge delay extended to 90 seconds

The follow-up prompt after clicking "Get Free Key →" now waits 90 seconds instead of 30, giving you time to complete sign-up before being asked to paste your key.

"See Demo →" in install notification

New users can now try a live demo instantly from the install notification — no API key needed.

Follow-up prompt after sign-up

30 seconds after clicking "Get Free Key →", DebugAI reminds you to paste your key into VS Code.

Fixed Clerk webhook — welcome emails now send

The Next.js middleware was intercepting /api/webhooks/clerk before the route handler. Excluded from matcher — user.created events now reach the handler and trigger Loops welcome email.

Install notification now links to sign-up

New users see "Get Free Key →" which opens the dashboard directly. No more dead-end prompt asking for a key you don't have yet.

Status bar guides new users

When no API key is set, the status bar shows "Get Free Key" and opens the dashboard on click.

Walkthrough re-shows on each version update

The Getting Started walkthrough now re-opens with every extension update so existing users see new features.

Fixed broken logo and dashboard links on setup page

The DebugAI logo and "Open Dashboard" button on debugai.io/start were broken — both now navigate correctly.

Fixed keybinding conflict with VS Code debugger

The Ctrl+Shift+D shortcut conflicted with VS Code's built-in Run and Debug view. Removed — use Ctrl+Shift+P → DebugAI commands instead.

Smarter error routing

Simple errors like NameError and SyntaxError resolve in under 2 seconds. Complex cross-file errors get deeper analysis automatically.

Better root cause detection

Files mentioned in your stack trace are always analyzed, even when they are not semantically similar to the error message. Config files, session managers, and decorators are now found reliably.

Git-aware debugging

Recent file changes are included with every debug request. When a regression causes a bug, DebugAI surfaces it immediately.

Reliable during outages

Automatic retry with fallback means you get results even when the primary AI service has issues.

Guided first-run experience

A new walkthrough shows you how to use DebugAI before your first error.

Demo command

Try DebugAI without needing an error ready.