🤖 AskVijAI - Your AI Programming Assistant

AskVijAI is an intelligent VSCode extension that connects directly to askvijai.com to provide real-time AI-powered programming assistance, code explanations, and development guidance right within your editor.

✨ Features

• 🔗 Direct Integration: Connected to askvijai.com for real AI responses
• 🔍 Smart Code Analysis: Select any code and get instant, detailed explanations
• 💬 Interactive Chat: Ask programming questions and get intelligent responses
• ⚡ Quick Access: Use Ctrl+Shift+A (or Cmd+Shift+A on Mac) to open instantly
• 🎯 Context-Aware: Right-click on selected code for immediate help
• 🌐 Real-Time Connection: Live connection status indicator
• 🎨 Beautiful Interface: Clean, VSCode-themed chat interface with syntax highlighting
• 🔄 Offline Fallback: Enhanced offline mode when connection is unavailable

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

1. From VSCode Marketplace: Search for "AskVijAI" in the Extensions tab
2. Command Line: code --install-extension THE-VIJAY-KANUGONDA.askvijai
3. Manual: Download .vsix file and install via "Install from VSIX..."

Quick Start

1. Open AskVijAI: Press Ctrl+Shift+A (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+A (Mac)
2. Ask Questions: Type your programming questions in the chat
3. Explain Code: Select code → Right-click → "Explain Selected Code"
4. Get Help: Use Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) → "AskVijAI"

📋 Usage Examples

Code Explanation

// Select this function and right-click → "Explain Selected Code"
function fibonacci(n) {
    if (n <= 1) return n;
    return fibonacci(n - 1) + fibonacci(n - 2);
}

Ask Questions

• "How can I optimize this algorithm?"
• "What's the best way to handle async operations in JavaScript?"
• "Explain the difference between let and const"
• "How do I implement error handling in this function?"
• "What design pattern should I use here?"

🎯 What AskVijAI Can Help With

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands

🔧 Configuration

Access settings via File > Preferences > Settings and search for "AskVijAI":

🌐 Connection Status

The extension shows real-time connection status:

• 🌐 Connected to askvijai.com - Full AI features available
• ❌ Offline Mode - Enhanced local assistance only

🛠️ System Requirements

• VSCode: Version 1.74.0 or higher
• Internet: Required for AI features (offline mode available)
• Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux

📸 Screenshots

Main Chat Interface

Clean, intuitive chat interface with real-time AI responses

Code Explanation Feature

Right-click context menu for instant code explanations

Connection Status

Real-time connection status with askvijai.com

🚨 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

❌ "Connection Error" Messages

• Check internet connectivity
• Verify askvijai.com is accessible
• Try reloading VSCode window (Ctrl+R)

❌ Extension Not Responding

• Restart VSCode
• Check VSCode Output panel for errors
• Ensure extension is properly activated

❌ Commands Not Working

• Verify keyboard shortcuts aren't conflicting
• Use Command Palette as alternative
• Check if extension is enabled

Getting Help

1. Check the Issues page
2. Visit askvijai.com for API status
3. Create a new issue with detailed description

🔄 Release Notes

Version 1.0.0 (June 27, 2024)

• 🎉 Initial Release
• 🔗 Direct askvijai.com Integration
• 💬 Interactive AI Chat Interface
• 📝 Code Explanation with Context Menu
• ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+A)
• 🎨 Beautiful VSCode-themed UI
• 🌐 Real-time Connection Status
• 🔄 Enhanced Offline Mode
• 📱 Responsive Design
• 🛡️ Error Handling & Fallbacks

Upcoming Features

• 🔐 Custom API key support
• 📊 Code metrics and analysis
• 🎯 Project-specific context
• 📝 Code generation assistance
• 🔍 Multi-file analysis

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

Development Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/THE-VIJAY-KANUGONDA/askvijai-vscode.git

# Install dependencies
cd askvijai-vscode
npm install

# Compile TypeScript
npm run compile

# Test the extension
code . # Open in VSCode and press F5 to debug

Ways to Contribute

• 🐛 Report Bugs: Use the Issues page
• 💡 Suggest Features: Submit feature requests
• 📝 Improve Documentation: Help with README and docs
• 🔧 Submit Pull Requests: Fix bugs or add features
• ⭐ Star the Project: Show your support!

📄 License

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

🌟 Support

If you find AskVijAI helpful:

• ⭐ Star this project on GitHub
• 📝 Rate the extension on VS Code Marketplace
• 🐦 Share with your developer friends
• 💬 Provide feedback to help us improve

🔗 Links

• 🌐 Website: askvijai.com
• 📦 Marketplace: VSCode Extension
• 🐙 GitHub: Source Code
• 🐛 Issues: Bug Reports
• 👨‍💻 Author: Vijay Kanugonda

Made with ❤️ for developers by Vijay Kanugonda

Enhance your coding experience with AI-powered assistance directly in VSCode!