How to Use Alt Text Generator with Visual Studio Code

Generate Alt Text for Images Directly in VS Code

Alt Text Generator AI extension for Visual Studio Code allows you to generate descriptive alt text for images directly in your code editor. Perfect for improving accessibility and SEO in your web projects without leaving your development environment.

Features

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    AI-Powered: Uses advanced AI to generate descriptive, SEO-optimized alt text
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    Multiple Input Methods: Command palette, editor selection, or file explorer right-click
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    Smart Processing: Automatically detects HTML <img> tags and React/Next.js <Image> components
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    Multi-language Support: Generate alt text in multiple languages

How to Use

Method 1: Command Palette

  1. Press Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows)
  2. Type "Generate Alt-Text"
  3. Enter the image URL when prompted
  4. Alt text is generated and copied to clipboard

Method 2: Editor Selection

  1. Select an image URL or image tag in your code
  2. Press Cmd+Shift+P → "Generate Alt-Text"
  3. If it's an image tag, the alt attribute is automatically added/updated
  4. If it's just a URL, alt text is copied to clipboard

Method 3: File Explorer

  1. Right-click on an image file in VS Code's file explorer
  2. Select "Generate Alt Text"
  3. Alt text is generated and copied to clipboard

Setup

  1. Install the extension from VS Code Marketplace
  2. Set your API key: Press Cmd+Shift+P → "Alt Text Generator: Set API Key" or go to Settings → Search "Alt Text Generator" → Enter API key
  3. Get your API key from alttextgeneratorai.com
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