Genie AI - VS Code Extension

AI-powered coding assistant that can create files, rewrite code, run terminal commands, and more.

Features

• 💬 Chat Interface - Natural conversation with AI
• 📝 File Creation - AI can create files directly from code blocks
• ✏️ Code Rewriting - Modify specific lines in your active file
• 🌳 Project Awareness - Sees your file structure and active file
• 💻 Terminal Commands - Execute shell commands
• 🔐 Secure Auth - API key stored in VS Code settings, user token in secure storage

Setup

1. Install the extension
2. Open the Genie panel from the Activity Bar (sparkle icon)
3. Click "Open Settings" to configure your API key
4. Sign in with your email and password

Configuration

Go to Settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,) and search for "Genie":

• Genie: Api Key - Your API key (required)
• Genie: Api Base Url - API endpoint (default: https://api.codini.ai/api/v1)

Usage

Basic Chat

Just type your request and Genie will respond. It can see:

• Your currently active file
• Any selected code
• Your project structure

Commands

You can manually test commands by starting with /:

• /tree 3 - Show project tree (depth 3)
• /read src/index.js - Read a file
• /terminal npm test - Run a terminal command

AI Commands

The AI can execute these automatically:

File Creation - Code blocks with filename: ```javascript:src/utils.js export const helper = () => {} ```

Code Rewriting - Replace lines in active file: ``` execute_commands(["/rewrite 10 20 \"new code here\""]) ```

Tips

• Select code before asking questions about it
• Keep a file open for context
• The AI sends system reports after executing commands

Commands

• Genie: Set API Key - Quick way to set your API key
• Genie: Logout - Clear your session
• Genie: Clear Chat - Clear chat history

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