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WhiskerCode

WhiskerCode

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Understanding unfamiliar code through intuitive explanations with a kitten-themed UI. Runs completely locally without any AI or cloud services.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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🐱 WhiskerCode

WhiskerCode is your feline companion for code understanding and optimization. This VS Code extension brings intuitive code analysis and explanation features with a delightful kitten-themed UI.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: WhiskerCode operates completely locally on your machine and does not use or require any cloud-based AI services. All code analysis, explanations, and features are powered by built-in algorithms that run entirely within VS Code. Your code never leaves your system, ensuring complete privacy and security.

✨ Features

🔍 Code Understanding

  • Smart Code Explanation: Get natural language explanations of selected code snippets
  • Variable Tracing: Track variable usage and modifications throughout your code
  • Function Analysis: Understand function behavior, parameters, and return values

📊 Performance & Complexity

  • Performance Hotspot Detection: Identify potential performance bottlenecks
  • Complexity Analysis: Visualize code complexity metrics
  • Dependency Visualization: See function dependencies in an interactive graph

📝 Documentation

  • Documentation Suggestions: Get smart documentation recommendations
  • Context-Aware Hints: Receive relevant coding tips and best practices

🎨 Customization

  • Kitten Themes: Choose from various cat-themed UI styles
    • Tabby (Default)
    • Siamese
    • Calico
    • Black
  • Explanation Styles: Select your preferred explanation detail level
    • Conversational
    • Technical
    • Detailed

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Install the WhiskerCode extension from VS Code Marketplace
  2. Open any supported file (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#)
  3. Right-click on code to access WhiskerCode features
  4. Use the command palette (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P) and type "WhiskerCode" to see all available commands

💡 Usage Tips

  • Select code and right-click to explain specific sections
  • Use the sidebar icons for quick access to analysis tools
  • Hover over highlighted sections for additional insights
  • Customize themes and settings through the extension settings

🔧 Supported Languages

  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • React (JSX/TSX)
  • Python
  • Java
  • C#

⚙️ Configuration

Access settings through:

  1. Command Palette → "WhiskerCode: Open Settings"
  2. VS Code Settings → Extensions → WhiskerCode

Key settings:

  • whiskercode.explanationStyle: Choose explanation detail level
  • whiskercode.uiTheme: Select your preferred cat theme
  • whiskercode.animationFrequency: Adjust UI animation frequency

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Visit our GitHub repository to:

  • Report issues
  • Submit feature requests
  • Contribute code

📄 License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.


Made with 😺 by the WhiskerCode Team

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