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Vertex AI Models Chat Provider Wiki

Welcome to the documentation for the Vertex AI Models Chat Provider extension. This wiki explains how to install, configure, and use the extension inside VS Code, with a focus on Google Cloud Vertex AI model discovery, cost tracking, and workspace billing controls.

Key Features

• ⚡ Native Integration: Uses standard VS Code Chat without separate UI windows.
• 🔒 Secure Auth: Support for ADC (gcloud auth) and Service Account JSON keys.
• 🏢 Billing Scoping: Configure Project IDs per workspace to keep costs separate.
• 🗂️ Custom Model Catalog: Override the default model list with workspace (.vscode/models.json) or user-level catalogs.
• 📊 Usage Tracking: Real-time cost estimation and ECharts-powered dashboard.
• 🪄 AI Commit Messages: Generate professional commit messages using Vertex AI.