Blackbox AI
Blackbox AI is a VS Code extension specialized in code search across 200M+ repositories. Paste an error message, and Blackbox finds similar problems and solutions from open-source code. Vision reads code from screenshots — paste a photo of a whiteboard or a code screenshot, and Blackbox extracts the code. MCP tools extend searches to your private data sources.
Code Search + Vision + MCP
Features:
- 200M+ repo search — find similar code, error solutions, and patterns
- Vision — extract code from screenshots and images
- Agent mode — autonomous multi-file coding
- Autocomplete — real-time code suggestions
- Chat — conversational coding with code search context
- Multi-model — multiple model options
- Web app — browser-based alternative to the extension
Setup
1. Create a Token
In Vinkius Cloud, go to your server → Connection Tokens → Create. Copy the URL.
2. Add MCP
Configure MCP in Blackbox AI settings within VS Code.
3. Search + Build
Code search finds patterns. MCP tools provide your private data. AI generates informed code.
FAQ
Can Blackbox search open-source code for errors? Yes. Paste an error message and Blackbox searches 200M+ repos for similar issues and solutions.
Does Vision support whiteboard photos? Yes. Paste images of code from whiteboards, screenshots, or documentation.
Is Blackbox AI free? Free tier available. Pro plans for advanced features.
Does Blackbox work outside VS Code? Yes. A web app is available at blackbox.ai.