Hey guys, I’m having trouble with the Blackbox AI agent in Visual Studio Code. Every time I try to use it, I get this annoying ‘API streaming failed’ message. It’s driving me nuts!
I’ve tried a bunch of things to fix it:
Cleared out all the cache files from the AppData folder
Wiped the .vscode cache too
Even went as far as uninstalling and reinstalling both VSCode and the extension
But nothing seems to work. The Blackbox AI just won’t cooperate. Any ideas on how to get this thing running? I’m all out of options here. Help a fellow coder out!
I’ve dealt with this frustrating issue before. One thing that worked for me was checking my system clock. Believe it or not, if your computer’s time is off, it can cause API authentication problems. Make sure your clock is synced correctly with the internet time.
Another potential fix is to check your VSCode settings. Sometimes, there might be a proxy or network setting interfering with the API connection. Go to File > Preferences > Settings and search for ‘proxy’ to ensure nothing’s misconfigured there.
If those don’t work, try running VSCode as an administrator. It’s a long shot, but I’ve seen it solve weird permission-related issues with extensions before.
Lastly, reach out to Blackbox AI’s support team directly. They might have some internal logs or diagnostics that could pinpoint the exact issue you’re facing.
hey mate, had the same issue. tried turning off my firewall and antivirus? sometimes they block the API connection. Also, check ur internet - might be too slow for streaming. if nothing works, hit up their support team. they’re pretty good at sorting this stuff out
yo, have u tried checkin ur vscode settings? sometimes the network stuff gets messed up. go to settings and look for ‘http.proxySupport’ - set it to ‘off’ if it aint already. also, maybe try using a different wifi or hotspot? could be ur network actin up
I’ve encountered this issue before. It’s often related to network connectivity problems. Make sure you have a stable internet connection and try connecting through a different network if possible. Also, check if your VSCode is up to date, as older versions sometimes have compatibility issues with extensions. If the problem persists, you might want to look into your system’s DNS settings or try using a VPN. These steps helped me resolve similar API streaming errors in the past.
Have you considered checking your API key settings? Sometimes the extension’s API key can become invalid or expire. Go to the Blackbox AI extension settings in VSCode and verify that your API key is correctly entered and still active. If it looks fine, try regenerating a new key from the Blackbox AI website and updating it in VSCode.
Another potential issue could be related to your VSCode user settings. Try creating a new user profile in VSCode and see if the extension works there. This can help isolate whether it’s a global VSCode issue or specific to your current user profile.
If none of these solutions work, you might want to check if there are any known issues or ongoing service disruptions on Blackbox AI’s status page or GitHub repository. Sometimes these errors are due to server-side problems that are beyond our control as users.