Hireboard - Anti-Vibe Coding Solution Staging 2

Official Hireboard VS Code / Cursor extension that connects builders (developers) with expert talent for real-time coding support.

OpenVSX listing: https://open-vsx.org/extension/MuhammadShahzebKalam/hireboard-avcs-extension-stage

Prerequisites

Before using HireBoard, install the HireBoard Video desktop app — it's required for video sessions:

📥 Download HireBoard Video App

The extension will check for the app automatically on startup and prompt you to install it if it's missing.

ℹ️ Live Share dependency
On first activation, the HireBoard extension will automatically install the bundled VS Code Live Share extension (from a packaged .vsix) if ms-vsliveshare.vsliveshare is not already installed in your editor.

Installation

From Cursor / VS Code Marketplace (recommended)

1. Open Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for Hireboard
3. Install Hireboard - Anti-Vibe Coding Solution Staging
4. Reload the editor if prompted

Local Installation (.vsix)

1. Clone the repo and install dependencies:

   git clone https://github.com/FireBoard-ai/hireboard-cursor-ext.git
   cd hireboard-cursor-ext
   npm install
   

2. Build and package the extension:

   npm run compile
   npx @vscode/vsce package --no-dependencies
   

3. Install the generated .vsix file:

   # For VS Code
   code --install-extension MuhammadShahzebKalam.hireboard-avcs-extension-stage-0.0.2.vsix --force
   
   # For Cursor
   cursor --install-extension MuhammadShahzebKalam.hireboard-avcs-extension-stage-0.0.2.vsix --force
   

4. Reload the editor (Ctrl+Shift+P > "Reload Window")

Getting Started

1. Login / Create Account

• Open Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P
• Type: HireBoard: Login
• A login form will open inside the editor
• If you're using Cursor, your email will be auto-filled
• New user? Click "Create one" at the bottom to sign up as a Builder (you get 30 free credits)

2. Submit a Support Request

• Command Palette > HireBoard: Submit Support Request
• Describe your coding problem
• Select the technologies you need help with
• Submit the request — a matching talent will be found automatically

3. Session Flow

Once a talent accepts your request:

• A meeting session is created automatically
• You'll be notified when the talent joins
• HireBoard Video App launches automatically for the video call
• VS Code Live Share is used for collaborative coding
• The timer tracks the session duration in real-time

4. Credits & Billing

• You start with 30 free credits (1 credit = 1 dev-minute)
• After free credits are used, you're charged $0.50/credit via Stripe
• View your balance: Command Palette > HireBoard: View Credit Balance
• Balance is also shown in the status bar at the bottom

All Commands

Configuration

Settings can be changed in VS Code/Cursor Settings (search "HireBoard"):

Privacy & Data Access

• Authentication: Email and password are sent to the Hireboard API for login/signup. Tokens are stored locally in VS Code secret storage.
• Support requests: Problem descriptions, selected technologies, and code access preferences are sent to Hireboard.
• Sessions: Session state, meeting links, and billing/credit data are exchanged with Hireboard APIs during active sessions.
• Code access: When you enable code sharing, workspace files/folders are shared via VS Code Live Share according to your consent settings.
• No telemetry: This extension does not send data to third-party analytics services.
• External links: The extension may open Hireboard web pages, Stripe checkout, and the video app download URL in your default browser.

See SECURITY.md for vulnerability reporting.

Tech Stack

• TypeScript
• VS Code Extension API
• Axios (HTTP client)
• esbuild (bundler)
• VS Code Live Share (collaborative coding)
• Daily.co (video meetings)
• HireBoard Video App (Electron desktop app for video calls)