From kraken
Use when working across Claude Desktop and VS Code on the same projects, switching between planning and coding, or when projects need to stay in sync between both tools.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/kraken:desktop-vscode-bridgeThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Claude Desktop and VS Code Claude Code serve different roles. Desktop is fast for planning and multi-project chat. VS Code has file access and terminal for actual coding. This skill covers the workflow for using both together and keeping projects synced.
Claude Desktop and VS Code Claude Code serve different roles. Desktop is fast for planning and multi-project chat. VS Code has file access and terminal for actual coding. This skill covers the workflow for using both together and keeping projects synced.
| Task | Use |
|---|---|
| Planning, brainstorming, Q&A | Desktop |
| Writing/editing code | VS Code |
| Multi-project context switching | Desktop |
| Running terminal commands | VS Code |
| Background processing (keep running while you switch) | Desktop |
| Deep single-project work | VS Code |
| Desktop | VS Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Project switch speed | Instant | Slow (full reload) |
| Background processing | Continues | Killed on switch |
| File editing | No (shell workaround) | Native |
| Know which project | Sidebar list | Title bar / status bar |
| Multi-project simultaneous | Yes | Needs 2 windows |
VS Code Project Manager is the source of truth for local project paths. Claude Desktop projects are cloud conversation workspaces — matched by name convention.
Use the same name in both tools so you can instantly match them:
CKB Planogram Import ExportCKB Planogram Import ExportUse register-project.ps1 to add a project to VS Code PM from anywhere:
# Add a project
.\register-project.ps1 -Name "My Project" -Path "C:\source\repos\MyProject"
# List all registered projects
.\register-project.ps1 -List
Then create a matching project in Claude Desktop with the same name.
Required for skill marketplace access:
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