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Explain My Code

Explain My Code

Hammer Technologies

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20 installs
| (0) | Free
A powerful VS Code extension that explains code snippets using LLM APIs with advanced features and beautiful markdown rendering.
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Explain My Code VS Code Extension

A powerful VS Code extension that explains code snippets using LLM APIs with advanced features and beautiful markdown rendering.

✨ Features

🎯 Core Functionality

  • Explain Selected Code: Right-click or use keyboard shortcuts to explain highlighted code
  • Explain Entire File: Explain the complete file content with context
  • Language-Specific Prompts: Optimized explanations for different programming languages
  • Beautiful Markdown Rendering: Dark theme with syntax highlighting and proper formatting

🚀 Advanced Features

  • Explanation History: View and reuse previous explanations
  • Copy to Clipboard: One-click copying of explanations
  • Save Explanations: Export explanations as markdown or text files
  • Status Bar Integration: Quick access from the status bar
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Fast access with customizable shortcuts
  • Progress Indicators: Visual feedback during API calls

⚙️ Configuration

  • Flexible API Support: Works with OpenAI, local servers, and other LLM APIs
  • Customizable Settings: Adjust timeout, max tokens, and model versions
  • Secure Configuration: API keys stored in VS Code settings

🛠️ Setup

  1. Install Dependencies

    npm install
    
  2. Configure API Settings

    • Open VS Code Settings (Ctrl/Cmd + ,)
    • Search for "Explain My Code"
    • Set your API Key, URL, and model version
  3. Launch Extension

    • Press F5 in VS Code to launch the extension in a new window
    • Or build and install the extension package

⌨️ Usage

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl+Shift+E: Explain selected code
  • Ctrl+Shift+F: Explain entire file

Context Menu

  • Right-click on selected code → "Explain Selected Code"
  • Right-click in editor → "Explain Entire File"

Command Palette

  • Ctrl+Shift+P → "Explain Selected Code"
  • Ctrl+Shift+P → "Explain Entire File"
  • Ctrl+Shift+P → "Show Explanation History"
  • Ctrl+Shift+P → "Clear Explanation History"

Status Bar

  • Click the lightbulb icon in the status bar to explain selected code

⚙️ Configuration Options

Setting Description Default Range
apiKey Your LLM API Key - -
apiUrl LLM API endpoint URL - -
modelVersion Model version to use z-ai/glm-4.5-air:free -
maxTokens Maximum response tokens 4000 100-8000
timeout API request timeout (ms) 30000 5000-120000

🎨 Features in Detail

Markdown Rendering

  • Dark Theme: Easy on the eyes with GitHub-style dark colors
  • Syntax Highlighting: Code blocks with language detection
  • Rich Formatting: Headers, lists, tables, blockquotes, and more
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for different screen sizes

History Management

  • Persistent Storage: Explanations saved during session
  • Quick Access: Browse previous explanations with file context
  • Easy Cleanup: Clear history with one command

File Operations

  • Export Options: Save as markdown or text files
  • Clipboard Integration: Copy explanations with formatting
  • File Context: Shows source file information

🔧 Development

Project Structure

src/
├── extension.ts          # Main extension logic
├── types/               # TypeScript interfaces
├── services/            # API and utility services
└── ui/                  # UI components

Building

npm run compile          # Compile TypeScript
npm run watch            # Watch for changes
npm run lint             # Run ESLint
npm run test             # Run tests

📋 Requirements

  • Node.js: >= 16.0.0
  • VS Code: >= 1.70.0
  • TypeScript: >= 4.7.4

🤝 Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Add tests if applicable
  5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • API Timeout: Increase the timeout setting in configuration
  • Empty Responses: Check your API key and URL settings
  • Formatting Issues: Ensure your LLM supports markdown output

Support

  • Check the Issues page
  • Review the configuration settings
  • Verify your API credentials and endpoint
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