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Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for ThoughtTap. This guide will help you understand our platform and get started quickly with AI-powered prompt optimization.

Overview

ThoughtTap transforms your simple prompts into powerful, context-aware AI instructions. Instead of manually crafting detailed prompts, let ThoughtTap analyze your project and enhance your requests automatically.

Important Note

This documentation covers version 1.x of ThoughtTap. Make sure you have the latest version installed from the VS Code Marketplace.

Key Features

  • Intuitive Design System

    A comprehensive design system that ensures consistency across your prompts.

  • Advanced Context Analysis

    Automatically detects your tech stack and project structure for tailored optimizations.

  • Scalable Architecture

    Built to scale with your needs, from individual developers to enterprise teams.

Code Example

// Select text in VS Code
const prompt = "Create a login function";

// Press Cmd+Shift+O (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+O (Win)
// ThoughtTap automatically enhances it

// Result: Context-aware, detailed prompt
"You are an expert React developer...
Create a secure login function with:
- TypeScript types
- Error handling
- Loading states..."

Quick Start

Get up and running with ThoughtTap in minutes.

1

Install Extension

Install ThoughtTap from the VS Code Marketplace

ext install ntanwir.thoughttap
2

Use the Hotkey

Select any text and press the hotkey to optimize

Cmd+Shift+O (Mac) / Ctrl+Shift+O (Win)

Installation

Multiple ways to install ThoughtTap for your workflow.

VS Code Marketplace

The easiest way to install ThoughtTap is through the VS Code Marketplace:

Manual Installation

You can also install manually using the command:

code --install-extension ntanwir.thoughttap

Commands & Shortcuts

All available commands and keyboard shortcuts for ThoughtTap.

Quick Optimization

Optimize Selected TextCmd+Shift+O / Ctrl+Shift+O
Open ThoughtTap PanelCmd+Shift+T / Ctrl+Shift+T

Features Overview

Comprehensive features for both Free and Pro tiers.

Free Tier

  • 11 Optimization Rules
    Grammar, clarity, structure, context enhancement
  • 11 Developer Templates
    Code generation, debugging, review, documentation
  • Context Analysis
    Automatically detects your tech stack

Pro Tier ($2.99/month)

  • 24+ Advanced Rules
    Production-ready enterprise optimizations
  • Custom Rules Engine
    Create up to 20 custom rules
  • Latest AI Models
    GPT-5/o1, Claude 4, Gemini 2.5

Configuration

Customize ThoughtTap to match your workflow.

Basic Settings

{
  "thoughttap.strategy": "balanced",
  "thoughttap.contextAnalysis.enabled": true,
  "thoughttap.showProcessingTime": true,
  "thoughttap.templates.enabled": true
}

AI Provider Setup (Pro)

Setting up AI Providers

  1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
  2. Search for "ThoughtTap: Configure AI Providers"
  3. Add your API keys for supported providers
  4. Select your preferred model

Examples & Use Cases

Real-world examples of ThoughtTap in action.

Code Generation

Input:
Create a REST API endpoint
Context Detected:
Node.js + Express + TypeScript + PostgreSQL

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Common issues and how to resolve them.

Q: Optimization is slow

A: Check if you have AI providers configured. Rule-based optimization should be <100ms.

Q: Context analysis not working

A: Ensure you have a workspace open and the project has recognizable files (package.json, etc.).

Q: Custom rules not working (Pro)

A: Check rule validation status in "Manage Custom Rules" and ensure rules have passed validation.

Found a Bug or Have a Suggestion?

Help us improve ThoughtTap by reporting issues or requesting features.