Guardian VS

Your AI Coding Partner That Actually Gets Things Done

Guardian VS is an autonomous coding agent that works directly in your IDE, combining the power of state-of-the-art AI models with practical tools to handle real development tasks. Unlike simple code assistants, Guardian VS thinks like a developer—planning, executing, and adapting as he works through complex problems.

Core Capabilities

🤖 Intelligent Task Execution

• File Operations: Create, edit, and refactor code with full diff review before changes are applied
• Terminal Integration: Run commands, install dependencies, start servers, and monitor output in real-time
• Browser Automation: Test web applications, debug visual issues, and interact with live sites
• Project Analysis: Understand your codebase through AST parsing, regex searches, and smart context management

🔧 Advanced Tool Integration

• Multi-Model Support: Use Claude, GPT, Gemini, and 50+ other models via OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure, and local providers
• MCP Ecosystem: Extend capabilities with custom tools for Jira, AWS, databases, APIs, and more
• Real-Time Feedback: Monitor linter errors, compiler issues, and runtime problems as you work

Real-World Use Cases

🚀 Rapid Prototyping

• Convert mockups/images into functional applications
• Bootstrap new projects with proper architecture
• Implement features from vague requirements

🔍 Debugging & Maintenance

• Fix bugs with screenshots and error logs
• Refactor legacy code with confidence
• Update dependencies and migrate frameworks

📈 Project Enhancement

• Add tests, documentation, and CI/CD pipelines
• Optimize performance and fix security issues
• Implement new features based on user feedback

🛠️ Custom Workflows

• Create MCP tools for your specific stack (Jira, AWS, internal APIs)
• Automate repetitive development tasks
• Integrate with your team's existing tools and processes

Why Developers Love Guardian VS

✅ Human-in-the-Loop Safety Every file change and terminal command requires your approval. Guardian VS shows diffs, explains his reasoning, and waits for your go-ahead—no surprises, no unauthorized changes.

🧠 Context-Aware Intelligence Guardian VS analyzes your project structure, reads relevant files, and builds understanding before making changes. He manages context intelligently to handle large projects without overwhelming token limits.

⚡ Practical Autonomy From running npm install to debugging a production issue, Guardian VS handles the grunt work while you focus on high-level decisions. He adapts to your environment, toolchain, and preferences.

🔄 Checkpoint System Save and restore workspace snapshots at any point. Experiment with different approaches, compare results, and roll back changes—all without losing progress.

Getting Started

1. Install from VS Marketplace
2. Configure your preferred AI provider (OpenRouter recommended for model variety)
3. Describe what you want to build or fix
4. Review & Approve each step as Guardian VS works
5. Iterate based on results and feedback

Perfect For

• Developers who want to ship faster with AI assistance
• Teams adopting AI-powered development workflows
• Learners building projects with expert guidance
• Enterprises needing secure, controllable AI tooling

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Check out our Contributing Guide and join our Discord community.

Enterprise

Need SSO, audit trails, private networking, or on-prem deployment? Visit our enterprise page.

License

Apache 2.0 © 2026 Guardian VS