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CodeContext Pro - AI Code Explanations

CodeContext Pro - AI Code Explanations

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Get instant AI-powered code explanations in English or Portuguese. Support for 6+ free models. Perfect for learning and code reviews.
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CodeContext Pro - AI Code Explanations 🌍

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Understand any code instantly with AI-powered explanations. CodeContext Pro brings the power of multiple AI models directly to your VS Code, supporting both English and Portuguese for a truly accessible developer experience.

🌟 Why CodeContext Pro?

  • 🚀 Instant Explanations - Understand complex code in seconds, not hours
  • 🌍 Multi-Language AI - Get explanations in English or Portuguese (more languages coming!)
  • 💰 100% Free Tier - Use 6+ free AI models with zero cost
  • 🎯 Pro Features - Unlimited explanations with Pro license
  • 🔒 Privacy First - Your code is only sent to OpenRouter API
  • 📚 Perfect For - Learning, code reviews, documentation, debugging

📸 See It In Action

Code Explanation Example AI explaining code with detailed analysis


✨ Features

Core Features

  • 🤖 Multiple AI Models - Choose from DeepSeek, Llama, Gemma, Mistral, Qwen, and Phi-3
  • 🌐 Bilingual Support - Switch between English and Portuguese instantly
  • ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts - Ctrl+Shift+E for instant explanations
  • 📋 One-Click Copy - Copy explanations to clipboard
  • 🎨 Rich Markdown - Beautifully formatted explanations
  • 🔍 Language Detection - Works with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP, and more

Free vs Pro

Feature Free Tier Pro Tier
AI Models 6+ free models All models (free + premium)
Daily Limit 5 explanations/day Unlimited
Speed Standard Priority queue
Support Community Priority email support
Price $0/month $7/month

🚀 Quick Start (3 Steps!)

1️⃣ Install

Install from VS Code Marketplace

2️⃣ Get Free API Key

Get your free API key at OpenRouter.ai

  • No credit card required
  • Free tier includes generous usage limits
  • Works with all free models

3️⃣ Configure & Use!

  1. Open VS Code settings (Ctrl+,)
  2. Search for "codecontext"
  3. Paste your API key in "Codecontext: Openrouter Api Key"
  4. Select your preferred language (English or Portuguese)
  5. Select any code → Press Ctrl+Shift+E → Get explanation!

🌍 Multi-Language Support

CodeContext Pro is one of the few VS Code extensions that supports bilingual AI explanations!

Language Setting Example
🇬🇧 English en (default) "This function calculates the total..."
🇧🇷 Portuguese pt-BR "Esta função calcula o total..."
🇪🇸 Spanish es (coming soon) "Esta función calcula el total..."

How to change language:

  1. Settings → Search "codecontext"
  2. Set "Output Language" to your preference
  3. Explanations will automatically use that language

💰 Free AI Models (No Credit Card!)

All these models are 100% free on OpenRouter:

Model Speed Quality Best For
deepseek/deepseek-chat ⚡⚡ ⭐⭐⭐ General coding (Recommended)
meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct:free ⚡ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Complex logic, detailed analysis
google/gemma-2-9b-it:free ⚡⚡ ⭐⭐⭐ Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
mistralai/mistral-7b-instruct:free ⚡⚡⚡⚡ ⭐⭐ Fast responses, simple code
qwen/qwen-2.5-7b-instruct:free ⚡⚡ ⭐⭐⭐ Technical accuracy, code reviews
microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k:free ⚡ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long context (>16k tokens)

💡 Pro Tip: Models ending with :free cost absolutely nothing!


💎 Pro Features

Unlock unlimited explanations with CodeContext Pro:

  • Unlimited Explanations - No daily limit
  • Premium Models - Access to GPT-4, Claude, and more
  • Priority Support - Get help within 24 hours
  • Priority Queue - Faster response times
  • Early Access - Try new features first

Price: $7/month or $49/year (save 30%)

How to upgrade:

  1. Visit our website for purchase link
  2. Complete purchase
  3. Copy your license key from email
  4. Paste in "Codecontext: License Key" setting

📖 Usage Examples

Example 1: Understand a Complex Function

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  items.reduce((acc, item) => ({
    ...acc,
    [item.category]: [...(acc[item.category] || []), item]
  }), {});<environment_details>
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</environment_details>

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## 🔧 Settings Reference

| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---------|------|---------|-------------|
| `codecontext.openrouterApiKey` | string | `""` | Your OpenRouter API key |
| `codecontext.model` | string | `"deepseek/deepseek-chat"` | AI model to use |
| `codecontext.outputLanguage` | string | `"en"` | Language for explanations (en, pt-BR) |
| `codecontext.licenseKey` | string | `""` | Pro license key (optional) |

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## 📋 Requirements

- **VS Code** 1.90.0 or higher
- **OpenRouter API Key** (free at [openrouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai))
- **Internet Connection** for AI API calls

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## 🔒 Privacy & Security

We take your privacy seriously:

- ✅ **No code storage** - Your code is never stored or logged
- ✅ **Direct API calls** - Code only goes to OpenRouter API
- ✅ **No telemetry** - We don't track your usage
- ✅ **Open source** - All code is auditable on GitHub
- ✅ **Local settings** - API keys stored locally in VS Code settings

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## 🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! See our [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/DevEMFranco/codecontext/blob/HEAD/CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.

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## 📄 License

MIT License - see [LICENSE](https://github.com/DevEMFranco/codecontext/blob/HEAD/LICENSE) for details.

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## 👨‍💻 Developer

**Dev.EMFranco**  
Building tools that make developers' lives easier.

[GitHub](https://github.com/DevEMFranco) | [Support Email](mailto:support@codecontext.dev)

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