VS Code Extension

Query your documentation directly from VS Code with the RLM Context extension. Get AI-optimized context without leaving your editor.

Features

Ask Questions

Query documentation with natural language directly from your editor

Smart Search

Regex-powered search across all your indexed documentation

Context Management

Inject, view, and manage session context for better results

Sidebar View

Browse results and navigate to relevant documentation sections

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace

Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "RLM Context"
Click Install

From VSIX

Download the .vsix file from GitHub Releases
Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
Run "Extensions: Install from VSIX..."
Select the downloaded file

Configuration

Quick Setup

Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
Run "RLM: Configure API Key"
Enter your API key from the RLM Dashboard
Enter your project ID

Settings Reference

Or configure in settings.json:

{
  "rlm.apiKey": "your-api-key",
  "rlm.projectId": "your-project-id",
  "rlm.serverUrl": "https://mcp.rlm.dev",
  "rlm.maxTokens": 4000,
  "rlm.searchMode": "hybrid"
}

Setting	Default	Description
`rlm.apiKey`	-	Your RLM API key
`rlm.projectId`	-	Your RLM project ID
`rlm.serverUrl`	https://mcp.rlm.dev	MCP server URL
`rlm.maxTokens`	4000	Maximum tokens for context queries
`rlm.searchMode`	hybrid	Search mode: keyword, semantic, or hybrid

Commands

Command	Shortcut	Description
RLM: Ask Question	`Ctrl+Shift+R`	Query your documentation
RLM: Search Documentation	-	Search with regex pattern
RLM: Show Current Context	-	View session context
RLM: Clear Context	-	Clear session context
RLM: Inject Context	-	Add session context
RLM: Configure API Key	-	Set up API credentials

Usage

Asking Questions

Press Ctrl+Shift+R (or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac)
Type your question (e.g., "How does authentication work?")
View results in the RLM sidebar
Click on a result to view the full content

Injecting Context

Session context improves query relevance by providing background information:

Select text in your editor (optional)
Run "RLM: Inject Context" from Command Palette
Choose to replace or append to existing context
Future queries will use this context for better results

Pro Tip

Inject context like "Working on: user authentication" to get more relevant results for your current task.

Sidebar Views

Results View

Shows query results with relevant documentation sections. Click on a section to view its full content. Results include file path, line numbers, and relevance scores.

Session Context View

Displays the current session context that's being used to enhance query results. Manage context from here.

Troubleshooting

Extension says "not configured"

Make sure you've set both rlm.apiKey and rlm.projectId in settings. Run "RLM: Configure API Key" to set them up.

Queries return errors

Check that your API key is valid and hasn't expired. Verify the project ID matches an active project. Check the Output panel (View > Output > RLM Context) for detailed error messages.

Results don't seem relevant

Try using the "hybrid" search mode for best results. Inject context about what you're working on. Make sure your documentation has been indexed and synced.

Support

Documentation Report Issue Discord Community