CodeWhisper - (Update to CodeGPT) Coding Assistant (GPT/ChatGPT, Claude)

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CodeWhisper, an update to CodeGPT, is a coding and debugging assistant that supports GPT/ChatGPT (OpenAI). Supported models: [gpt4, gpt-3.5-turbo, claude-v1.3]. Import/export your conversation history. Bring up the assistant in a side pane by pressing windows+shift+i.

Installation

Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.

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CodeWhisper - AI assistant in your IDE
Upgrade from CodeGPT
Converse with OpenAI's ChatGPT in VSCode

Installation

Grab the latest CodeWhisper version from the Extensions Marketplace:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=akshats911.CodeWhisper

Bring Your Own API keys

To use ChatGPT in CodeWhisper, you need to procure API Key from OpenAI.

OpenAI: https://openai.com/product#made-for-developers

Usage

Bring up CodeWhisper with Cmd + Shift + i (or Ctrl + Shift + i on non-Apple platforms).
Choose your AI model. Currently supported:
- 'gpt-4', 'gpt-4-0613','gpt-3.5-turbo','gpt-3.5-turbo-16k' (OpenAI)
- 'claude-v1.3' (Anthropic)
On first usage, you'll be prompted to enter your API key for your chosen AI providers (will be stored in VSCode secretStorage).
Enjoy!

Configuration

Use the Ctrl + Shift + P keychord and type >Open ChatIDE Settings
- Choose your preferred model, max_tokens, and temperature.
- Adjust the system prompt to your liking
- Note: settings will auto save
Run CodeWhisper with Ctrl + Shift + i. You'll be asked for your OpenAI / Anthropic API key on first time you use the model.
- Note: your API keys will be stored in VS Code's secretStorage

Updating your API key

Run cmd + shift + P (or ctrl + shift + P)
Start typing >CodeWhisper

OpenAI

Select >Update your OpenAI API Key for CodeWhisper.

Anthropic

Select >Update your Anthropic API Key for CodeWhisper.

Warning

⚠️ This is an early prototype, use at your own peril.

🧐 Remember to keep an eye on your OpenAI billing.