Your AI Coding team for VSCode
7 AI providers — Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cline, Cursor & OpenClaw — working solo or in teams
Wisdom of the crowd where the collective intelligence of several agents outperforms a single one.
Providers • Brainstorm • Features • Quick Start • Config • Docs
Mysti now supports 7 AI providers — added Cursor, OpenClaw, and Cline alongside Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and GitHub Copilot. Switch between providers with one click or use @agent mentions to route tasks to specific AIs.
Let the AI work independently with built-in safety controls. A three-level safety classifier (safe/caution/blocked) evaluates every operation, while a learning memory system adapts to your preferences over time. Learn more
Type @claude, @gemini, or any agent name to route tasks directly. Chain agents for multi-perspective workflows: @claude Write a sort function, then @codex optimize it. Reference files with @filename.ts for instant context. Learn more
Brainstorm Mode now offers 5 strategies — Quick, Debate, Red-Team, Perspectives, and Delphi — each with role-based discussion and convergence detection. Learn more
Smart conversation compaction prevents context overflow. Native /compact support for Claude Code, with client-side summarization for other providers. Learn more
From VS Code: Press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac), then paste:
ext install DeepMyst.mysti
Or install from the VS Code Marketplace
Mysti works with the AI coding tools you already have. No extra subscriptions needed.
| Provider | Best For |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | Deep reasoning, complex refactoring, thorough analysis |
| Codex | Quick iterations, familiar OpenAI style |
| Gemini | Fast responses, Google ecosystem integration |
| GitHub Copilot | Multi-model access (Claude, GPT-5, Gemini) via GitHub subscription |
| Cline | Plan/Act mode, structured task completion |
| Cursor | Auto model selection, multi-model with Claude, GPT-5, Gemini |
| OpenClaw | Real-time WebSocket streaming, configurable thinking levels |
Switch providers with one click. No lock-in.
| vs Copilot/Cursor | Mysti Advantage |
|---|---|
| Single AI | Multi-agent brainstorming — two AIs collaborate with 5 strategies |
| Locked to one provider | 7 providers — Claude, Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cline, Cursor, OpenClaw |
| Black box | Full permission control — read-only to full-access |
| Generic responses | 16 personas — architect, debugger, security expert... |
| Manual workflow | Autonomous mode — AI works independently with safety controls |
| No cross-agent routing | @-mentions — route tasks to specific agents inline |
Beautiful, modern chat interface with syntax highlighting, markdown support, and mermaid diagrams
Real-time task list rendering and progress tracking
Want a second opinion? Enable Brainstorm Mode and let two AI agents tackle your problem together. Choose any 2 of 7 agents from the settings panel.
| Strategy | Roles | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Quick | Direct synthesis | Simple tasks, fast answers |
| Debate | Critic vs Defender | Architecture decisions, trade-offs |
| Red-Team | Proposer vs Challenger | Security reviews, edge case discovery |
| Perspectives | Risk Analyst vs Innovator | Greenfield design, technology selection |
| Delphi | Facilitator vs Refiner | Complex problems, reaching consensus |
Claude Code (Anthropic), Codex (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), GitHub Copilot, Cline, Cursor, and OpenClaw have different training, different strengths, and different blind spots. When any two work together:
- Each AI catches edge cases the other might miss
- Different perspectives lead to more robust solutions
- Together they debate, challenge each other, and synthesize the best solution
It's like having a senior dev and a tech lead review your code—except they actually discuss it first.
During discussions, Mysti tracks agent agreement and position stability. When auto-convergence is enabled, the discussion exits early once agents reach consensus — saving time without sacrificing quality.
Configure which two agents collaborate in the Settings Panel:
| Combination | Best For |
|---|---|
| Claude + Codex | Deep analysis meets rapid iteration |
| Claude + Gemini | Thorough reasoning with fast validation |
| Claude + Copilot | Compare native Claude vs Copilot's multi-model approach |
| Cursor + Gemini | Multi-model flexibility with Google integration |
| OpenClaw + Claude | WebSocket streaming with deep reasoning |
When the AI presents multiple implementation approaches, Mysti automatically detects them and lets you choose your preferred path.
Requires at least 2 CLI tools installed. See Requirements.
Let the AI work independently with configurable safety controls:
- Safety Classifier: Three levels — safe (auto-approve), caution (mode-dependent), blocked (always deny)
- Three Safety Modes: Conservative, Balanced, Aggressive
- Learning Memory: Remembers your permission preferences and improves over time
- Continuation Modes: Goal-based or task-queue for extended autonomous sessions
- Audit Trail: Every autonomous decision is logged for review
Full Autonomous Mode documentation
Route tasks to specific agents and reference files inline:
@claude Review this code for security issues
@src/auth.ts @gemini Suggest performance improvements for this file
@claude Write tests, then @codex optimize them
- File mentions:
@filenameadds transient context - Agent mentions:
@agentroutes tasks to that provider - Chaining: Later agents receive earlier agents' responses as context
Smart conversation management that prevents context overflow:
- Automatic: Triggers when token usage approaches the threshold (default 75%)
- Native support: Claude Code uses built-in
/compactcommand - Client-side: Other providers use intelligent message summarization
- Per-panel tracking: Each chat panel tracks usage independently
Shape how your AI thinks. Select from specialized personas that change the AI's approach to your problems.
| Persona | Focus |
|---|---|
| Architect | System design, scalability, clean structure |
| Debugger | Root cause analysis, bug fixing |
| Security-Minded | Vulnerabilities, threat modeling |
| Performance Tuner | Optimization, profiling, latency |
| Prototyper | Quick iteration, PoCs |
| Refactorer | Code quality, maintainability |
| + 10 more... | Full-Stack, DevOps, Mentor, Designer... |
Full Personas & Skills documentation
Select personas directly from the toolbar without opening panels.
Mysti automatically suggests relevant personas and actions based on your message.
Never lose your work. All conversations are saved and easily accessible.
Get started fast with one-click actions for common tasks.
Fine-tune every aspect of Mysti including token budgets, access levels, and brainstorm mode.
Already paying for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or GitHub Copilot? You're ready to go.
Mysti works with your existing subscriptions—no additional costs!
| CLI Tool | Subscription | Install |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code (recommended) | Anthropic API or Claude Pro/Max | npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code |
| GitHub Copilot CLI | GitHub Copilot Pro/Pro+/Business | npm install -g @github/copilot-cli |
| Gemini CLI | Google AI API or Gemini Advanced | npm install -g @google/gemini-cli |
| Codex CLI | OpenAI API | Follow OpenAI's installation guide |
| Cline | Depends on model provider | npm install -g cline |
| Cursor | Cursor subscription | curl https://cursor.com/install -fsS | bash |
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw account | npm install -g openclaw@latest && openclaw onboard --install-daemon |
You only need one CLI to get started. Install any two to unlock Brainstorm Mode.
Option A: Press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac), paste and run:
ext install DeepMyst.mysti
Option B: Install from VS Code Marketplace
# Claude Code (recommended)
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
claude auth login
# Or GitHub Copilot CLI (access Claude, GPT-5, Gemini via GitHub)
npm install -g @github/copilot-cli
copilot # then use /login command
# Or Gemini CLI
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
gemini auth login
# Or Cursor
curl https://cursor.com/install -fsS | bash
agent login
# Or OpenClaw
npm install -g openclaw@latest && openclaw onboard --install-daemon
openclaw loginFor Brainstorm Mode, install any two CLI tools.
- Click the Mysti icon in the Activity Bar, or
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+M(Cmd+Shift+Mon Mac)
Type your request and let the AI assist you!
Access skills and actions quickly with the built-in slash command menu.
Mix and match behavioral modifiers:
- Concise - Clear, brief communication
- Test-Driven - Tests alongside code
- Auto-Commit - Incremental commits
- First Principles - Fundamental reasoning
- Scope Discipline - Stay focused on the task
- And 7 more...
Full Personas & Skills documentation
Stay in control of what the AI can do:
- Read-only - AI can only read, never modify
- Ask-permission - Approve each file change
- Full-access - Let the AI work autonomously
{
"mysti.defaultProvider": "claude-code",
"mysti.brainstorm.agents": ["claude-code", "google-gemini"],
"mysti.brainstorm.strategy": "quick",
"mysti.accessLevel": "ask-permission"
}| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
mysti.defaultProvider |
claude-code |
Primary AI provider |
mysti.claudePath |
claude |
Path to Claude CLI |
mysti.codexPath |
codex |
Path to Codex CLI |
mysti.geminiPath |
gemini |
Path to Gemini CLI |
mysti.copilotPath |
copilot |
Path to Copilot CLI |
mysti.clinePath |
cline |
Path to Cline CLI |
mysti.cursorPath |
agent |
Path to Cursor CLI |
mysti.openclawPath |
openclaw |
Path to OpenClaw CLI |
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
mysti.brainstorm.agents |
["claude-code", "openai-codex"] |
Which 2 agents to use |
mysti.brainstorm.strategy |
quick |
Strategy: quick, debate, red-team, perspectives, delphi |
mysti.brainstorm.autoConverge |
true |
Auto-exit when agents converge |
mysti.brainstorm.maxDiscussionRounds |
3 |
Maximum discussion rounds |
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
mysti.autonomous.safetyMode |
balanced |
conservative, balanced, aggressive |
mysti.autonomous.blockPatterns |
[] |
Custom patterns to always block |
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
mysti.compaction.enabled |
true |
Enable context compaction |
mysti.compaction.threshold |
75 |
Compaction threshold (% of context window) |
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
mysti.accessLevel |
ask-permission |
File access level |
mysti.agents.autoSuggest |
true |
Auto-suggest personas |
mysti.agents.maxTokenBudget |
0 |
Max tokens for agent context (0 = unlimited) |
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open Mysti | Ctrl+Shift+M |
Cmd+Shift+M |
| Open in New Tab | Ctrl+Shift+N |
Cmd+Shift+N |
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
Mysti: Open Chat |
Open the chat sidebar |
Mysti: New Conversation |
Start fresh |
Mysti: Add to Context |
Add file/selection to context |
Mysti: Clear Context |
Clear all context |
Mysti: Open in New Tab |
Open chat as editor tab |
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Providers | All 7 providers — setup, models, features |
| Brainstorm Mode | 5 strategies, convergence, team selection |
| Personas & Skills | 16 personas, 12 skills, custom agents |
| Autonomous Mode | Safety system, memory, continuation modes |
| @-Mentions | Agent routing and file context |
| Compaction | Context management and summarization |
| Architecture | Technical internals and extension points |
| Features | Complete feature reference |
Mysti collects anonymous usage data to improve the extension:
- Feature usage patterns
- Error rates
- Provider preferences
No code, file paths, or personal data is ever collected.
Respects VSCode's telemetry setting. Disable via: Settings > Telemetry: Telemetry Level > off
Thanks to everyone who has helped make Mysti better!
Want to join them? Check out the Contributing section below.
If Mysti has been useful to you, consider giving it a star — it helps others discover the project and keeps us motivated!
We welcome contributions! Whether it's bug reports, feature requests, or code contributions.
- Good First Issues: Look for
good first issuelabels - Development: Press
F5in VS Code to launch Extension Development Host - Pull Requests: Fork, create a feature branch, and submit a PR
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.
Apache License 2.0 — free to use, modify, and distribute, including for commercial purposes.
See the LICENSE file for full text.
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