JobLine G-Code Intelligence is now available on the VS Code Marketplace. Deep G-code and robot program intelligence for CNC machinists and automation engineers — five CNC dialects, two robot languages, hover tooltips, a live sidebar, and Macro B parsing. Free to install.

The JobLine.ai web platform is simultaneously live at jobline.ai. The extension and the platform are built to work together — and the extension works fully without a platform account.

Install the VS Code Extension — Free

Install JobLine G-Code Intelligence →

Or press Ctrl+P in VS Code and run:

ext install WeCr8-Solutions.jobline-gcode

Don't have VS Code? It's free — code.visualstudio.com. VS Code 1.85 or newer required. No account needed for core features.

How to Install — Step by Step

Step 1 — Get VS Code (if you need it)

VS Code is a free code editor from Microsoft — Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download it at code.visualstudio.com. No sign-in required. Run the installer using default settings.

Step 2 — Install the Extension

Option A — Extensions Panel:

Open VS Code.
Press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS).
Search jobline-gcode.
Click Install on JobLine G-Code Intelligence by WeCr8 Solutions.

Option B — Quick Open:

Press Ctrl+P / Cmd+P.
Paste and press Enter:

ext install WeCr8-Solutions.jobline-gcode

Option C — Marketplace website:

Visit marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=WeCr8-Solutions.jobline-gcode and click Install. Your browser opens VS Code and completes the installation.

Step 3 — Open a G-Code File

Open any file with extension: .nc .gcode .ngc .tap .cnc .mpf .spf .prg .min
Syntax highlighting activates automatically.
Click the [Fanuc] indicator in the status bar to select your CNC dialect.
Click the JobLine icon in the Activity Bar to open the live sidebar.

What JobLine G-Code Intelligence Does

Dialect-Aware Syntax Highlighting

Not generic coloring — dialect-specific rules for each CNC control. G-codes, M-codes, address words, macro variables, comments, and motion types each distinctly colored. Guaranteed readable contrast across all VS Code themes. Nine supported file extensions.

Rich Hover Tooltips

Hover any G-code, M-code, or address word for a full description, parameter list, and usage notes inline. No tab switching. No external manual.

| Hover | You See | |-------|---------| | G83 | Peck Drilling Cycle — Z, R, Q, P, F parameters | | G02 | Circular Interpolation CW — I, J, K, R | | M06 | Tool Change | | G54 | Work Coordinate System 1 | | X Y Z | Axis descriptions | | F S T H D | Feed / spindle / tool / offset descriptions | | CYCLE83 | Siemens peck drill — positional parameter list |

Live Sidebar — 5 Views, Updated as You Type

| View | Shows | |------|-------| | Operations | Each tool change as a named operation with line range — click to jump | | Tools | All T-numbers called with descriptions, in program order | | Offsets | Work coordinate systems G54–G59 in use | | Canned Cycles | Every G81/G82/G83/etc. with full parameter set | | Alarms & Warnings | Diagnostic results — expands significantly in v0.2 |

Macro B Parser

Variables (#1, #100, #5041), arithmetic expressions (Z[#1 + 0.5]), and control flow (IF, WHILE, GOTO) are all correctly tokenized and evaluated where possible. Unresolvable expressions tracked — no false positives.

Supported Dialects and Robot Languages

CNC Control Dialects

| Dialect | Controls | |---------|----------| | Fanuc | 0i, 30i, 31i series | | Haas | NGC controls — VF, ST, UMC, UR | | Siemens | Sinumerik 840D / 828D — includes CYCLE calls | | Mazak | Smooth technology / Matrix (EIA/ISO mode) | | Okuma | OSP-P series |

Also supported — robot languages: Fanuc Robot TP and ABB RAPID. CNC machining programs and robot programs in the same VS Code workspace, with the same quality of language support.

Commands and Settings

Commands — Ctrl+Shift+P → type "JobLine"

| Command | Status in v0.1 | |---------|----------------| | JobLine: Select CNC Control Type — switch dialect instantly | ✓ Live | | JobLine: Validate Program — safety and arc validation | Placeholder → full in v0.2 | | JobLine: Format G-Code — word spacing, decimals, capitalization | Placeholder → full in v0.3 |

Settings — Ctrl+, → search "jobline"

| Setting | Default | Description | |---------|---------|-------------| | jobline.controlType | fanuc | Active dialect | | jobline.machineType | mill | mill / lathe / mill-turn / grinder | | jobline.units | inch | Overridden by G20/G21 in file | | jobline.validation.enableSafetyChecks | true | Crash-prevention rules | | jobline.validation.enableArcValidation | true | G02/G03 arc geometry check | | jobline.validation.arcTolerance | 0.001 | Arc closure tolerance | | jobline.formatter.wordSpacing | true | Spaces between G-code words | | jobline.formatter.uppercaseGM | true | Uppercase G and M codes | | jobline.formatter.decimalPlaces | null | Normalize decimal places |

Roadmap

| Version | What Ships | |---------|-----------| | v0.1 — Now | Syntax highlighting, hover tooltips, live sidebar, dialect selector, Macro B, Fanuc Robot TP, ABB RAPID | | v0.2 | Inline diagnostic squiggles — cycle errors, arc violations, safety rules highlighted as you type | | v0.3 | Full G-code formatter implementation | | v0.4 | Subprogram resolution and cross-file navigation | | v1.0 | DNC machine connectivity — direct file transfer to CNC controllers |

Feature requests and bug reports: github.com/WeCr8-Solutions/jobline.ai-g-code/issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I download JobLine G-Code Intelligence?

From the VS Code Marketplace at marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=WeCr8-Solutions.jobline-gcode — click Install. Or open VS Code, press Ctrl+Shift+X, search "jobline-gcode", click Install. Or press Ctrl+P and run: ext install WeCr8-Solutions.jobline-gcode. Free. VS Code 1.85+ required.

Do I need a JobLine.ai account?

No. All core features — syntax highlighting, hover tooltips, live sidebar, Macro B parsing, dialect selection — are free with no account required. A JobLine.ai account unlocks platform-connected features: live work order context, machine status, tooling data, and shift notes in the editor.

What CNC dialects and robot languages are supported?

Five CNC dialects: Fanuc (0i/30i/31i), Haas (NGC), Siemens (Sinumerik 840D/828D), Mazak (Smooth/Matrix), Okuma (OSP-P). Two robot languages: Fanuc Robot TP and ABB RAPID.

Key Takeaways

Marketplace: Install from VS Code Marketplace — Free.
Quick install: Ctrl+P → ext install WeCr8-Solutions.jobline-gcode → Enter.
VS Code required. Free at code.visualstudio.com. Version 1.85 or newer.
5 CNC dialects: Fanuc · Haas · Siemens (840D/828D) · Mazak · Okuma. Switch from the status bar.
2 robot languages: Fanuc Robot TP and ABB RAPID.
File extensions: .nc .gcode .ngc .tap .cnc .mpf .spf .prg .min
Features: Syntax highlighting · Hover tooltips · Live sidebar (5 views) · Macro B parser.
3 commands via Command Palette: Select Control Type (live) · Validate Program (v0.2) · Format G-Code (v0.3).
9 settings including controlType, machineType, units, validation rules, and formatter options.
Roadmap: v0.2 inline diagnostics → v0.3 formatter → v0.4 subprogram navigation → v1.0 DNC machine connectivity.