This VSCode extension allows users to directly utilize the Anthropic API within VSCode, enabling the enhancement or generation of code snippets based on user inputs.
Features
Prompt Generation: Input your code or prompts to generate or improve code snippets directly in your active editor.
API Integration: Seamlessly integrates the Anthropic API for real-time code generation and enhancement.
Custom Configurations: Configure your Anthropic API key, model preferences, max tokens, and temperature directly through VSCode settings for personalized use.
Quick Commands: Use CTRL+SHIFT+K on Windows, or CMD+SHIFT+K on Mac to quickly open Olav Autocode. This can be done with or without selected text.
If text is selected, it allows for editing existing code with a prompt.
Without text selection, it creates a new code snippet.
You can also configure the total number of characters to be used as input for the AI.
Requirements
An active Anthropic API key.
VSCode version 1.75.0 or newer.
Setup
Install the Extension: Search for the 'Olav Autocode Extension' in the VSCode Extensions Marketplace and install it.
Configure API Key: Go to File > Preferences > Settings > Extensions > Olav Autocode Extension and set your anthropic.apiKey.
Optional Configurations: Similarly, configure the model, maxTokens, and temperature settings as needed.
Usage
Open any file in VSCode.
Highlight a code snippet you want to improve or place the cursor where you want to generate new code.
Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) and type Open Prompt, then press Enter.
Follow the prompt in the input box to generate or improve your code.
Building from Source
If you wish to build the extension from source:
Clone the repository to your local machine.
Run npm install to install dependencies.
Run npm run build to bundle the extension using webpack.
Use vsce package to create a VSIX file that can be installed into VSCode.
Support
For support or issues with the extension, please file an issue on our GitHub repository.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please refer to our contributing guidelines for detailed information on how you can contribute to the project.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
