Rova AI - Code Assistant

Rova AI is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension that provides intelligent inline code suggestions and completions powered by Google's Gemini AI. Get AI-powered coding assistance similar to GitHub Copilot, but with the flexibility of using Google's advanced language model.

✨ Features

🤖 AI-Powered Code Suggestions: Get intelligent code completions as you type
⚡ Real-time Inline Suggestions: See suggestions directly in your editor with ghost text
🌍 Multi-Language Support: Works with 13+ programming languages
🎯 Context-Aware: Understands your code context for better suggestions
⚙️ Highly Customizable: Fine-tune AI behavior with extensive settings
🚀 Fast Performance: Optimized for speed with caching and predictive analysis
🔒 Privacy-Focused: Your code stays secure with Google's enterprise-grade security

🚀 One-Click Installation

Method 1: Install from VSIX (Recommended)

Download the extension:
- Download rova-ai-0.1.1.vsix from the releases
Install in VS Code:
```
code --install-extension rova-ai-0.1.1.vsix
```
Or manually:
- Open VS Code
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
- Type "Extensions: Install from VSIX"
- Select the downloaded .vsix file
Setup API Key:
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P and type "Rova AI: Setup API Key"
- Enter your Google Gemini API key
- Start coding!

Method 2: Build from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/rova-ai-extension.git
cd rova-ai-extension

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the extension
npm run build

# Package the extension
npm run package-extension

# Install locally
npm run install-local

🔑 Getting Your API Key

Visit Google AI Studio
Sign in with your Google account
Click "Create API Key"
Copy the generated key
In VS Code, run "Rova AI: Setup API Key" command

🎯 How to Use

Automatic Suggestions

Open any supported file (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.)
Start typing - Rova AI will show suggestions automatically
Press Tab or Enter to accept suggestions
Keep typing to ignore suggestions

Manual Trigger

Place cursor where you want a suggestion
Press Ctrl+Shift+Space (or Cmd+Shift+Space on Mac)
Or use Ctrl+Alt+Space as alternative

Commands

Access these commands via Ctrl+Shift+P:

Rova AI: Setup API Key - Configure your API key
Rova AI: Open Settings - Open extension settings
Rova AI: Show Welcome Guide - Show setup guide
Rova AI: Show Performance Statistics - View performance stats
Rova AI: Trigger Inline Suggestion - Manual suggestion trigger

🛠️ Supported Languages

Web: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
Backend: Python, Java, Go, Rust
Systems: C, C++
Database: SQL
Mobile: React (JSX/TSX)

⚙️ Configuration

Customize Rova AI through VS Code settings (Ctrl+,):

Setting	Type	Default	Description
`rova-ai.enabled`	boolean	`true`	Enable/disable the extension
`rova-ai.apiKey`	string	`""`	Your Google Gemini API Key
`rova-ai.temperature`	number	`0.7`	AI creativity (0.0-1.0)
`rova-ai.maxTokens`	integer	`150`	Maximum tokens per suggestion
`rova-ai.cacheEnabled`	boolean	`true`	Enable suggestion caching
`rova-ai.cacheDuration`	integer	`30`	Cache duration (seconds)
`rova-ai.contextLines`	integer	`30`	Context lines for analysis
`rova-ai.debounceDelay`	integer	`200`	Typing delay before suggestions (ms)
`rova-ai.enhancedContext`	boolean	`true`	Enhanced context analysis
`rova-ai.fastCompletion`	boolean	`true`	Instant high-confidence completions
`rova-ai.predictiveAnalysis`	boolean	`true`	Predictive intent analysis

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

No suggestions appearing?

Check if API key is configured: Rova AI: Setup API Key
Verify internet connection
Check if language is supported
Try manual trigger: Ctrl+Shift+Space

Slow suggestions?

Reduce contextLines setting
Enable fastCompletion
Check debounceDelay setting

API errors?

Verify API key is correct
Check Google AI Studio quota
Ensure API key has proper permissions

Getting Help

Check the Issues page
View performance stats: Rova AI: Show Performance Statistics
Enable debug logging in VS Code Developer Tools

📊 Performance Features

Smart Caching: Reduces API calls and improves response time
Predictive Analysis: Anticipates your coding patterns
Context Optimization: Analyzes only relevant code context
Debounced Requests: Prevents excessive API calls while typing

🔒 Privacy & Security

Your code is processed securely through Google's Gemini API
No code is stored permanently on external servers
API communications are encrypted
You control what context is sent to the AI

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Add tests if applicable
Submit a pull request

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Google Gemini AI for powering the suggestions
VS Code team for the excellent extension API
The open-source community for inspiration and feedback

📈 Roadmap

[ ] VS Code Marketplace publication
[ ] Additional language support
[ ] Custom model fine-tuning
[ ] Team collaboration features
[ ] Advanced code analysis
[ ] Integration with popular frameworks

Happy Coding with Rova AI! 🚀

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our GitHub repository.