Synapse Refactor - VS Code Extension
AI-powered code refactoring directly in your editor. Detects code smells and suggests context-aware improvements.
Features
- Smart Refactoring: AI analyzes your code and suggests improvements
- Code Smell Detection: Identifies anti-patterns and bad practices
- Risk Scoring: Every refactor tagged with risk level (Low/Medium/High)
- Diff Preview: See before/after changes in VS Code's diff viewer
- Metrics Dashboard: View complexity, time complexity, and lines saved
- Multi-Language: Supports JavaScript, React, Python, Java
Usage
Refactor Selected Code
- Select code you want to refactor
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac)
- OR: Right-click → "Synapse: Refactor Selected Code"
- Choose action:
- Preview Diff: See changes before applying
- Apply Changes: Apply refactoring immediately
- View Explanation: See why changes were made
Refactor Entire File
- Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P) → "Synapse: Refactor Current File"
Commands
| Command |
Shortcut |
Description |
Synapse: Refactor Selected Code |
Ctrl+Shift+R |
Refactor selected code |
Synapse: Refactor Current File |
- |
Refactor entire file |
Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
synapse.apiUrl |
https://synapse-ns5r.onrender.com |
Synapse API endpoint |
synapse.autoRefactor |
false |
Auto-apply low-risk refactors |
Configuration
Open VS Code Settings (Ctrl+,) and search for "Synapse" to customize:
{
"synapse.apiUrl": "https://synapse-ns5r.onrender.com",
"synapse.autoRefactor": false
}
How It Works
- Select Code → Extension sends to Synapse API
- AI Analysis → Detects smells, suggests refactors
- Review → See diff, metrics, explanation
- Apply → One-click to accept changes
Requirements
- VS Code 1.80.0 or higher
- Internet connection (for API calls)
Privacy
- Code is sent to Synapse API for analysis
- Not stored permanently (results only)
- No training on your code
Support
License
MIT
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