AlphABot — AI Assistant for VS Code
AlphABot is an AI coding assistant built directly into the VS Code sidebar. Chat with Claude, Gemini, Mistral and OpenAI models, run tools on your workspace, and keep project knowledge in context — all from a single panel.
Animated demo and screenshots coming very soon.
Key features
- Multi-model chat — switch between Claude, Gemini, Mistral and OpenAI in one click
- Workspace tools — read / edit files, search, run Python, Git operations, Jupyter notebooks
- OpenClew knowledge — the bot reads your
doc/ folder and pulls the right reference documents into context automatically
- Image input — paste, attach or drop screenshots and diagrams into the chat
- Slash commands —
/model, /peek, /log, /ref, /doc, /new, /help, and more
How it works
AlphABot connects to the R.AlphA hosted backend at api.ralpha.fr. One subscription covers all supported providers (Claude, Gemini, Mistral, OpenAI) — no per-provider setup, a single monthly bill, and a built-in free trial on first launch.
Sign up at app.ralpha.fr to get a full account.
Public beta — Discover Beta plan
AlphABot is currently in public beta. During this phase, a dedicated Discover Beta plan is available for free with extended limits — enough to try the extension on real projects. This offer is temporary and will close once the public beta ends.
Sign up at app.ralpha.fr to activate it.
Pricing (post-beta)
Four permanent offers on R.AlphA SaaS:
| Plan |
Price (HT / month) |
| Discover |
0 € |
| Explore |
10 € |
| Build |
30 € |
| Master |
80 € |
Full grid, quotas and comparison at ralpha.fr.
Models
13 models across 4 providers (Claude, Gemini, Mistral, OpenAI), ranging from fast / low-cost to top-tier reasoning. Full list and tiering on ralpha.fr.
Getting started
- Install AlphABot from the VS Code Marketplace
- Click the AlphABot icon in the activity bar to open the sidebar
- A free trial activates automatically — start chatting right away
- Sign up at app.ralpha.fr to activate the Discover Beta plan and keep going after the trial
Commands
AlphABot is driven entirely through slash commands typed in the chat input:
| Command |
Purpose |
/help |
List all available commands |
/model |
Switch between available models |
/new, /clear |
Start a new conversation |
/peek |
Inject a compact project overview into context |
/log, /ref, /doc |
Create or search OpenClew documentation from the chat |
/format |
Reformat the active document |
/memory |
View or edit persistent memory (ralpha.md) |
Privacy
- Your R.AlphA credentials are stored in the OS keychain via VS Code SecretStorage — never written in plain text
- Conversations follow the R.AlphA privacy policy: ralpha.fr/legal/politique-confidentialite
- You can opt out of content retention from the R.AlphA dashboard at any time
Links
Made in France by R.AlphA.
