BIAN Copilot VS Code Extension

Status: In Development

Overview

The BIAN Copilot is a Visual Studio Code extension that integrates AI-assisted features using the BIAN API.

Current Features

• AI-assisted inline comments.
• Fetch answers for selected code blocks and general questions.
• Seamless authentication with the BIAN API.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14.x or above)
• Visual Studio Code (latest version)

Overview

• BIAN Copilot is a Visual Studio Code extension designed to integrate with the BIAN API, providing AI-driven support directly within your editor. This extension brings advanced capabilities, such as inline comments with AI-generated responses, fetching answers for code snippets, and more.

Current Features

-AI-Assisted Inline Comments: Highlight code or text to receive contextual AI feedback and comments directly within the editor. -BIAN API Queries: Easily fetch answers for selected code blocks or ask general questions about code structure, design, or best practices. -Simple Authentication: Automatically handles authentication with the BIAN API for a smooth experience. -Sidebar Webview: A dedicated sidebar icon with a Webview to manage settings, track queries, and interact with BIAN Copilot more effectively.

Prerequisites

Node.js (v14.x or above) Visual Studio Code (latest version)

Available Commands

-BianCopilot.chat: Highlight code or type a question to query the BIAN API. The AI-generated response appears as an inline comment.

-BianCopilot.code: Select a block of code and ask a question about it; the AI provides analysis or explanations as inline comments.

Running Commands

-Press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command palette. -Enter the command name (Chat with AI or Generate code) and select it to execute.

Authentication

-On activation, the extension authenticates with the BIAN API using the getToken function, generating a token for all subsequent API requests.

How It Works

-The extension uses the BianApi to chat, generate code insights, and provide specific matches based on your queries. An integrated sidebar offers additional functionality with a custom Webview to help you interact with the extension.