Revio – AI Code Reviewer
Revio is an AI-powered code reviewer extension for Visual Studio Code.
It helps you analyze and improve your code using AI models like Gemini and Ollama.
✨ Features
- 🤖 AI-based code review inside VS Code
- ☁️ Supports Gemini (cloud-based, recommended for best results)
- 💻 Supports Ollama (local models, no API key needed)
- 🔍 Automatic project scanning and code analysis
- 📊 Real-time progress tracking in Output panel
- 🔐 Secure API key storage
- 📝 Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, React and more
🚀 Quick Start
1. Install the Extension
Install Revio from the VS Code Marketplace.
2. Choose Your AI Provider
Option A: Gemini (Recommended) ⭐
Best for: High-quality code reviews with detailed suggestions
Setup:
- Get a free API key from [Google AI Studio]
- Run
Revio: Check command
- Select "Gemini" as provider
- Enter your API key (it will be saved securely)
Pros:
- ✅ Better code analysis quality
- ✅ More detailed suggestions
- ✅ No local setup required
- ✅ Faster processing
Cons:
- ❌ Requires API key
- ❌ Needs internet connection
Option B: Ollama (Local & Free) 🆓
Best for: Privacy-focused users or offline usage
Setup:
- Install Ollama from ollama.ai
- Download the CodeLlama model:
ollama pull codellama:7b
- Make sure Ollama is running:
ollama serve
- Run
Revio: Check command
- Select "Ollama" as provider
Pros:
- ✅ No API key needed
- ✅ Works offline
- ✅ Free to use
- ✅ Privacy-friendly (data stays local)
Cons:
- ❌ Requires installation and setup
- ❌ Lower quality than Gemini
- ❌ Slower on some systems
- ❌ Requires ~4GB disk space for model
Note: We recommend using Gemini for the best code review experience, but Ollama is great if you prefer local processing or don't want to use an API key.
📖 How to Use
Step 1: Open Command Palette
Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) and type "Revio: Check"
Step 2: Select AI Provider
Choose between Ollama or Gemini
Step 3: Select Folder
Choose the folder you want to review
Step 4: Watch the Magic!
View progress in the Output panel (View → Output → select "Revio")
🔑 Managing API Keys
Setting Up Gemini API Key
- You will be prompted to enter your Gemini API key on first use
- The API key is stored securely in VS Code's Secret Storage
- The key is never exposed in settings or logs
Reset Gemini API Key
If you need to change your API key:
- Open Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Run: Revio: Reset Gemini API Key
- Next time you run a review, you'll be prompted for a new key
⚙️ Available Commands
| Command |
Description |
Revio: Check |
Reviews the current project folder |
Revio: Reset Gemini API Key |
Clears the saved Gemini API key |
🛠 Requirements
For All Users
- Visual Studio Code version 1.90.0 or higher
For Gemini Users
- Internet connection
- Free API key from [Google AI Studio]
For Ollama Users
- Ollama installed and running
- CodeLlama model:
ollama pull codellama:7b
- ~4GB free disk space for the model
- No internet connection required
🎯 Tips for Best Results
- Use Gemini for production code - Better quality reviews
- Use Ollama for quick checks - Fast local reviews
- Review smaller projects first - Large projects take longer
- Check the Output panel - See detailed progress and logs
- Keep Ollama running - If using local models
❓ Troubleshooting
"Command not found" error
- Make sure the extension is installed and enabled
- Reload VS Code window (
Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
Ollama not working
- Check if Ollama is running:
ollama serve
- Verify CodeLlama is installed:
ollama list
- Re-download if needed:
ollama pull codellama:7b
Gemini API errors
- Verify your API key is valid
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure you haven't exceeded API quota
No files being analyzed
- Check if your file types are supported (see Supported File Types)
- Make sure you selected the correct folder
📦 Release Notes
0.0.1 (Initial Release)
- ✨ AI-powered code review
- 🤖 Gemini and Ollama support
- 📊 Real-time progress tracking
- 🔐 Secure API key storage
🤝 Contributing
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub.
📄 License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
- Powered by Google Gemini and Ollama
- Built with ❤️ for the VS Code community
Enjoy using Revio! 🎉
If you find it helpful, please consider leaving a ⭐ rating on the marketplace!
