I’m having trouble with the Blackbox AI assistant in Visual Studio Code. Every time I try to use it, I get an ‘API streaming failed’ message. It’s really frustrating!
I’ve tried a few things to fix it:
Cleared out all the cache files in AppData\Roaming\Code\Cache
Wiped the .vscode cache too
Did a fresh install of VS Code and the Blackbox extension
But nothing seems to work. The error keeps popping up. Anyone else run into this? Any ideas on how to get it working? I’m pretty stumped at this point.
Maybe there’s a setting I’m missing or a compatibility issue? I’d really appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks!
hey alexj, have u tried updating ur vscode to the latest version? sometimes older versions can cause weird issues like that. also, check if ur blackbox extension is up to date too. if nothing works, maybe try using a vpn? it could be a regional issue. good luck mate!
I’ve encountered this issue before, and it’s quite frustrating. One thing that helped me was checking the Blackbox extension’s log files. In VS Code, go to Help > Toggle Developer Tools, then look for the Console tab. Search for any Blackbox-related errors there.
Another potential fix is to try using a different OpenAI API key. Sometimes, the default key can become rate-limited or have other issues. You can get a new key from OpenAI’s website and update it in the Blackbox settings.
If all else fails, consider trying an alternative AI coding assistant extension. There are several options available that might work better with your specific setup. It’s not ideal, but it could be a temporary solution while you troubleshoot the Blackbox issue.
Remember to keep an eye on the Blackbox GitHub issues page. Often, other users report similar problems, and solutions are posted there before they make it into official documentation.
Hey alexj, I feel your pain! I ran into this exact problem a while back and it was driving me up the wall. Have you tried checking your VS Code user settings file? Sometimes there can be conflicting configurations that mess with extensions like Blackbox.
What worked for me was opening the settings.json file (you can do this by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P and typing ‘Open User Settings (JSON)’) and making sure there weren’t any weird Blackbox-related settings in there. I had to remove a few lines that were causing conflicts.
Also, it might be worth trying Blackbox in VS Code’s Insiders build. I switched to that and it seemed to play nicer with some of my extensions, including Blackbox. Just a thought if you’re really stuck.
Anyway, hope you get it sorted soon. These kinds of issues can be a real headache!
I encountered a similar issue recently. One thing that worked for me was checking the Blackbox API key in VS Code settings. Sometimes it can become invalidated or expire. Go to File > Preferences > Settings, search for ‘Blackbox’, and verify the API key is present and correct. If it’s missing or looks odd, try regenerating it from the Blackbox website.
Another potential fix is to disable and re-enable the extension. This can sometimes reset the connection and resolve streaming issues. You can do this from the Extensions view in VS Code.
If those don’t work, it might be worth checking your system’s date and time settings. Incorrect system time can sometimes cause API authentication failures. Ensure your clock is synced correctly with internet time servers.
Lastly, if you’re using a corporate network, check with your IT department. They might need to whitelist certain domains or ports for the Blackbox API to function properly.
Have you tried checking your network settings? Sometimes these API streaming issues can be caused by firewall or proxy configurations blocking the connection. I’d recommend temporarily disabling your firewall or antivirus software to see if that resolves it. If it does, you can then add an exception for VS Code.
Another thing to look at is your PowerShell execution policy. The Blackbox extension might need certain permissions to run scripts. Try opening PowerShell as admin and running ‘Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned’. This allows signed scripts to run, which could potentially fix the streaming problem.
If those don’t work, it might be worth checking for any conflicting extensions or reaching out to Blackbox support directly. They usually have the most up-to-date troubleshooting steps for issues like this. Hope you get it sorted soon!
mate, have u tried clearing ur browser cookies? sometimes that can mess with api stuff. also, check ur system time - if its off, it can cause weird errors. might be worth tryin a different network too, like ur phone hotspot. these kinda issues are a pain, hope u sort it soon!
I’ve dealt with this exact issue before, and it was driving me crazy! After trying all the usual fixes, I finally stumbled upon a solution that worked for me.
First, make sure your internet connection is stable. Sometimes, intermittent connectivity can cause API streaming failures. If that’s not the problem, try checking your firewall settings. I found that my firewall was blocking the Blackbox extension from accessing the internet properly.
To fix it, I had to add an exception for VS Code in my firewall settings. After that, I also cleared my DNS cache (just run ‘ipconfig /flushdns’ in Command Prompt) and restarted VS Code.
If none of that works, it might be worth reaching out to Blackbox support directly. They were surprisingly helpful when I contacted them and provided some additional troubleshooting steps specific to my setup.
Hope this helps! Let us know if you manage to get it working.