Help needed with Blackbox AI in Visual Studio Code
I’m having trouble with the Blackbox AI agent extension in VSCode. Every time I try to use it, I get an ‘API streaming failed’ error. It’s really frustrating!
I’ve tried a few things to fix it:
- Cleared out the cache in AppData/Roaming/Code/Cache
- Wiped the .vscode cache too
- Did a fresh install of VSCode and the extension
But nothing’s worked so far. Any ideas on how to get this sorted? I’m out of options and could really use some help. Has anyone else run into this problem?
hey claire, sucks ur havin trouble with blackbox. have u checked ur internet connection? sometimes a weak signal can mess things up. also, try running vscode as admin - fixed it for me once. if nothin works, maybe hit up their discord channel. those guys r pretty helpful.
I’ve encountered that pesky ‘API streaming failed’ error with Blackbox AI before. It can be a real headache. One thing that worked for me was checking my firewall settings. Sometimes, overzealous security software can block the extension from connecting properly. I’d suggest temporarily disabling your firewall to see if that resolves the issue. If it does, you can then add an exception for VSCode or Blackbox AI.
Another potential fix is to check your network connection. I found that switching to a more stable connection or using a VPN sometimes helped. It’s also worth ensuring you’re running the latest version of both VSCode and the Blackbox AI extension.
If none of these work, reaching out to Blackbox AI’s support team directly might be your best bet. They were quite helpful when I had a similar issue and might have some specific troubleshooting steps for your situation.
I’ve dealt with this issue before, and it’s often related to network connectivity problems. Have you tried using Blackbox AI while connected to a different network? Sometimes corporate firewalls or certain ISPs can interfere with the API connection.
Another thing to check is your VSCode settings. There might be a conflict with another extension or a custom configuration. Try disabling all other extensions temporarily and see if that helps.
If those don’t work, it could be a server-side problem. In that case, you might just need to wait it out. Blackbox AI’s servers occasionally have hiccups that resolve on their own after a while.
Lastly, make sure your VSCode is up to date. Older versions can sometimes have compatibility issues with newer extensions.