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General Settings

General Settings control the core functionality and behavior of the PostQode extension. These settings affect how PostQode operates across all modes and features.

Accessing General Settings​

  1. Open VS Code with PostQode extension installed
  2. Click on the PostQode icon in the sidebar to open the PostQode panel
  3. Click on the Settings icon (gear icon) in the PostQode panel
  4. Navigate to the General Settings section

Error and Usage Reporting​

Allow Error and Usage Reporting​

Default: Enabled

Help improve PostQode by sending usage data and error reports to the development team.

What is Collected​

  • Usage Statistics: Feature usage patterns and performance metrics
  • Error Reports: Crash reports and error logs
  • Performance Data: Response times and system performance metrics

What is NOT Collected​

  • No Code: Your source code is never transmitted
  • No Prompts: Your conversations and prompts remain private
  • No Personal Information: No personally identifiable information is collected
  • No File Contents: File contents and project data stay local

Privacy Considerations​

  • All data is anonymized and aggregated
  • Data is transmitted securely using encryption
  • No individual user identification is possible
  • Data is used solely for product improvement

How to Configure​

  1. Navigate to General Settings
  2. Toggle "Allow error and usage reporting" on or off
  3. Changes take effect immediately
  4. You can change this setting at any time

Data and Privacy​

Local Data Storage​

PostQode stores all configuration data locally on your machine:

  • API Keys: Encrypted and stored in VS Code settings
  • Preferences: User preferences and configuration options
  • Cache Data: Temporary data for performance optimization
  • Session Data: Current session state and context

Data Security​

  • Encryption: Sensitive data like API keys are encrypted at rest
  • Local Only: No configuration data is transmitted to external servers
  • User Control: You have full control over your data and settings
  • No Tracking: PostQode doesn't track user behavior beyond optional reporting
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