HybridMind AI Assistant v1.1

Multi-model AI orchestration platform with 21 models from 8 providers. Run workflows, compare models, and leverage the best AI for each task - all from within VS Code.

✨ What's New in v1.1

🎨 Chat Window - Persistent chat interface available to all users
🤖 Multi-Step Autonomous Workflows - AI agents that break down complex tasks (Pro)
⚡ Ultra-Fast Inference - Priority routing to fastest models (Pro)
📊 Tier System - Free tier with 2 basic models, Pro tier with 4 models including premium
🔒 128k Context Window - Massive context for Pro users (vs 8k for free)
🎯 Smart Model Limits - Automatic enforcement with upgrade prompts

✨ Core Features

• 21 AI Models from 8 leading providers (Groq, Google, DeepSeek, Qwen, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Mistral)
• Persistent Chat Window - Multi-turn conversations with AI models
• Embedded Server - No manual setup required, just install and add your API keys
• Zero Configuration - Server starts automatically when VS Code opens
• Cost-Efficient - Uses your own API keys with flexible tier options
• Privacy-First - All requests go directly from your machine to AI providers
• Multi-Model Chains - Combine up to 4 models in workflows (Pro)
• Code Assistant - Explain, review, optimize, fix bugs, generate tests

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install Extension

Install from VS Code Marketplace or:

code --install-extension hybridmind-1.1.0.vsix

2. Choose Your Tier

Free Tier (v1.0)

• ✅ Chat window with 2 basic models
• ✅ Basic models: Groq Llama, DeepSeek, Gemini Flash, Qwen
• ✅ Single-step workflows
• ✅ 8k context window
• ✅ Standard inference speed
• ✅ Community support

Premium Tier (v1.1) - $19/month

• ⭐ Chat window with up to 4 models (including premium)

• ⭐ All models: GPT-4, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro, and all basic models

• ⭐ 4. Start Using

• Open Chat Window: Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Open Chat Window" (All tiers)

• Quick Chat: Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Quick Chat"

• Explain Code: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Explain Code"

• Review Code: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Review Code"

• Optimize Code: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Optimize Code"

• Generate Tests: Select function → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Generate Tests"

• Fix Bugs: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Fix Bugs"

• Manage License: Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Manage License

Press Ctrl+, (or Cmd+, on Mac) to open Settings, then search for "HybridMind" and add your API keys:

• Groq (Llama, Mixtral): Get from console.groq.com/keys
• Gemini (Gemini 2.0): Get from aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
• DeepSeek (Chat, Coder): Get from platform.deepseek.com/api_keys
• Qwen (Max, Plus): Get from dashscope.console.aliyun.com/apiKey
• OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-3.5): Get from platform.openai.com/api-keys
• Anthropic (Claude 3): Get from console.anthropic.com/settings/keys

Note: You only need to configure the providers you want to use. At least one API key is required.

3. Start Using

• Quick Chat: Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Quick Chat"
• Explain Code: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Explain Code"
• Review Code: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Review Code"
• Optimize Code: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Optimize Code"
• Generate Tests: Select function → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Generate Tests"
• Fix Bugs: Select code → Ctrl+Shift+P → "HybridMind: Fix Bugs"

📊 Available ModelsTier | Strengths |

|----------|--------|------|-----------| | Groq | Llama 3.3 70B, Mixtral 8x7B | Free + Pro | Fast inference, general purpose | | Google | Gemini 2.0 Flash | Free + Pro | Multimodal, fast | | Google | Gemini 1.5 Pro | Pro Only | Advanced multimodal, 2M context | | DeepSeek | DeepSeek Chat, DeepSeek Coder | Free + Pro | Code generation, reasoning | | Qwen | Qwen Max, Qwen Plus | Free + Pro | Multilingual, Chinese language | | OpenAI | GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-4 | Pro Only | General purpose, wide knowledge | | Anthropic | Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus | Pro Only | Long context, safety | | xAI | Grok | Pro Only | Real-time data, creative |

🆚 Free vs 1 uses an embedded lightweight server that:

1. Starts automatically when VS Code opens (no manual setup!)
2. Runs only when VS Code is open (no 24/7 background processes)
3. Routes AI requests directly to provider APIs using your keys
4. Enforces tier limits automatically with upgrade prompts 5 Model Access | Basic Models | All (Groq, DeepSeek, GPT-4, Claude, etc.) | | Inference Speed | Standard | Ultra-Fast | | Agent Workflows | Single-step | Multi-step Autonomous | | Context Window | 8k Tokens | 128k Tokens | | Chat Window | ✅ 2 basic models | ✅ 4 models (including premium) | | Support | Community | Priority 24/7 | OpenAI | GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-3.5 Turbo | General purpose, wide knowledge | | Anthropic | Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3 Sonnet | Long context, safety |

🛠️ How It Works

HybridMind v1.0.0 uses an embedded lightweight server that: 1.Free Tier (v1.0):**

• Extension: FREE
• Usage: Pay-as-you-go with your own API keys (2 basic models max)
• Perfect for: Individual developers, learning, experimentation

Premium Tier (v1.1) - $19/month:

• Extension: $19/month
• Usage: Pay-as-you-go with your own API keys (4 models including premium)
• Includes: GPT-4, Claude 3.5, Gemini Pro, multi-step workflows, 128k context
• Perfect for: Professional developers, teams, production use

Most providers offer generous free tiers:

• Groq: Free tier available
• Gemini: 1 million tokens/month free
• DeepSeek: Very low cost ($0.14/1M tokens)
• Qwen: Free tier available

Get Premium →

• No Data Collection: HybridMind doesn't collect any of your code or prompts
• Direct API Calls: All requests go straight from your machine to AI providers
• Local Processing: The embedded server runs locally on your machine
• Your Keys: You control and own all API keys

💰 Pricing

Extension: FREE
Usage: Pay-as-you-go with your own API keys

Most providers offer generous free tiers:

• Groq: Free tier available
• Gemini: 1 million tokens/month free
• DeepSeek: Very low cost ($0.14/1M tokens)
• Qwen: Free tier available

🔧 Troubleshooting

"No models available"

• Check that at least one API key is configured in Settings
• Verify API keys are valid and not expired

Extension not activating

• Reload VS Code: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window"
• Check VS Code version is 1.85.0 or higher

API errors

• Verify you have credits/quota available with your AI provider
• Check internet connection
• Ensure API keys are entered correctly (no extra spaces)

📝 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file

🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Visit github.com/itheroservices-hub/hybridmind

🆘 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions

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