VSCode Extension API

VSCode Extension

A dedicated VS Code extension (lastest-vscode) provides full IDE integration for managing and running visual regression tests without leaving your editor.

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Features

Test Explorer

• Tree view of all tests organized by functional area in the Activity Bar
• See test status (passing, failing, new) at a glance
• Click to view test details

Run Tests

• Run individual tests or all tests directly from VS Code
• View results inline

Status Bar

• Live build status and test counts in the VS Code status bar
• Quick access to the Lastest dashboard

Real-Time Updates

• WebSocket-based live updates for test run progress
• See results as they come in without polling

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Commands

Command	Description
lastest.refreshTests	Refresh the test list
lastest.runTest	Run a specific test
lastest.runAllTests	Run all tests
lastest.openInBrowser	Open test in Lastest UI
lastest.connect	Connect to Lastest server

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REST + SSE API

The extension is powered by a backend API at /api/v1/:

Resource	Operations
Repos	List, get repositories
Functional Areas	List, create, manage test areas
Tests	CRUD operations, run individual tests
Builds	Trigger and monitor builds
Runs	View test run results

Real-Time Events

SSE (Server-Sent Events) stream at /api/v1/events for real-time updates:

• Build status changes
• Test completion events
• Runner status updates

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Authentication

API access uses DB-backed session tokens via Authorization: Bearer <token> headers. Generate API keys from Settings > Agents & API Access.

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See also

• [MCP Server]
• [Settings Reference]