byoLAD (bring your own LLM Augmented Development) augments your development experience by bringing your LLM AI into VSCode. byoLAD enables you to configure your own Large Language Model (LLM) API, so you can control who sees your data and how much you spend. You manage your account directly with your LLM provider. You can also manage your own personas.
Features
Chat with AI directly in VSCode
Easily add code to chats
Easily insert AI-generated code into the editor
Save and continue multiple chats in a workspace
Use different personas
Use default personas of "Assistant" and "Rubber Duck"
Easily create and use your own personas
Set Up
After installing the byoLAD extension, configure it with your API key from your LLM provider.
How to set your API key in settings:
Click the settings icon in the upper right hand corner
Once on the settings page, Click the key icon in the top right corner
Select your desired provider
Paste your API key from your provicer
How to switch between Personas:
Open a chat
Click on the top right drop down menu
Chose your desired persona
How to add a persona:
Create a new chat
Select settings in the top right
Click "Create Persona"
Fill in the name, description, model, and prompt instructions
