Configuration Options Reference

This reference documents all available configuration options in ThinkCode. These settings can be adjusted through the Settings UI or by directly editing the settings.json file. Understanding these options allows you to customize ThinkCode to match your preferences and workflow.

How to Access Settings

There are several ways to access and modify ThinkCode settings:

1. Settings UI: Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / ⌘+Shift+P) and type "Preferences: Open Settings"
2. settings.json: Open the Command Palette and type "Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)"
3. Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+, (⌘+, on macOS)

Levels of Settings

ThinkCode has three levels of settings, in order of precedence:

1. Default Settings: Built-in settings that serve as fallbacks
2. User Settings: Global settings that apply to all workspaces
3. Workspace Settings: Specific to the current workspace (stored in .thinkcode/settings.json)

General Settings

Editor Settings

Appearance

Behavior

Suggestions and Intellisense

AI Assistant Settings

Workbench Settings

Files Settings

Search Settings

Terminal Settings

Git Settings

Debug Settings

Extension Settings

ThinkCode extensions often have their own settings. These are prefixed with the extension name, for example:

"python.linting.enabled": true,
"javascript.suggestionActions.enabled": false

Refer to each extension's documentation for its specific settings.

Language-Specific Settings

You can configure settings for specific languages using the [language] identifier. For example:

"[python]": {
    "editor.tabSize": 4,
    "editor.insertSpaces": true
},
"[javascript]": {
    "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
    "editor.formatOnSave": true
}

Theme Color Settings

You can customize ThinkCode's color scheme in great detail using the workbench.colorCustomizations setting:

"workbench.colorCustomizations": {
    "editor.background": "#1E1E1E",
    "editor.foreground": "#D4D4D4",
    "editorLineNumber.foreground": "#858585",
    "editor.selectionBackground": "#264F78",
    "editor.selectionHighlightBackground": "#ADD6FF26"
}

Telemetry Settings

Advanced Settings

The settings.json File

Settings are stored in JSON format. Here's a sample settings.json file:

{
  "editor.fontFamily": "Fira Code, Menlo, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace",
  "editor.fontSize": 14,
  "editor.fontLigatures": true,
  "editor.tabSize": 2,
  "editor.formatOnSave": true,
  "files.autoSave": "afterDelay",
  "files.autoSaveDelay": 1000,
  "workbench.colorTheme": "ThinkCode Dark+",
  "workbench.iconTheme": "material-icon-theme",
  "terminal.integrated.fontSize": 14,
  "git.autofetch": true,
  "ai.enabled": true,
  "ai.defaultModel": "thinkcode-large",
  "[python]": {
    "editor.tabSize": 4,
    "editor.formatOnSave": true
  },
  "[javascript]": {
    "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode"
  }
}

Sync Settings Across Devices

ThinkCode includes built-in settings sync that allows you to synchronize your settings, keyboard shortcuts, extensions, and more across multiple devices:

1. Click the accounts icon in the activity bar or use the Command Palette to execute "Settings Sync: Turn On..."
2. Sign in with your ThinkCode account
3. Choose what to sync (settings, keybindings, extensions, etc.)

Troubleshooting Settings

If you encounter issues with your settings:

1. Check Syntax: Ensure your JSON is valid without missing commas or incorrect values
2. Reset to Default: Use "Preferences: Reset Settings" from the Command Palette
3. Wrong Location: Make sure you're editing the correct settings file (User vs. Workspace)
4. Extension Conflicts: Some extensions may override or conflict with certain settings
5. Case Sensitivity: Setting names are case-sensitive

For more assistance, see the troubleshooting guide or the ThinkCode community forums.