CodeMap

CodeMap is a VS Code extension designed to help developers better understand AI-generated code changes before approving them.

Instead of blindly accepting code edits, CodeMap aims to show the structure, intention, and impact of proposed changes in a clear visual workflow.

This extension is currently in an early preview stage.

Why CodeMap?

AI coding tools are becoming faster and more powerful, but developers still need to understand what is being changed and why.

CodeMap is built around one simple idea:

Before code is changed, developers should be able to see the plan, understand the impact, and approve the direction.

This helps reduce blind dependency on AI-generated edits and makes code review more transparent.

Key Goals

CodeMap is being developed to help developers:

• Understand proposed code changes before applying them
• See which files and components may be affected
• Follow a step-by-step explanation of the change
• Review the reasoning behind each modification
• Approve changes with more confidence

Current Features

The current version includes the first foundation of the extension.

More features will be added progressively, including:

• Visual change mapping
• File-level change overview
• Step-by-step code modification flow
• AI-assisted explanation of proposed edits
• Developer approval workflow before changes are applied

How to Use

After installing the extension:

1. Open VS Code

2. Open the Command Palette:

   • macOS: Cmd + Shift + P
   • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + P

3. Search for:

CodeMap

4. Run the available command.

Roadmap

Planned features include:

• Visual map of planned code changes
• Change impact summary
• Step-by-step AI edit explanation
• Approval flow before applying code changes
• Support for multiple files and larger refactors
• Integration with AI coding workflows

Privacy

CodeMap is designed with developer control in mind.

Future versions will focus on making it clear what data is used, what code is analyzed, and what changes are proposed before anything is applied.

Feedback

This extension is in early development.

If you are a developer using AI coding tools, feedback is welcome.

Useful feedback includes:

• What you want to see before approving AI-generated code changes
• What makes AI code edits hard to trust
• What kind of visual explanation would help you review code faster

Release Notes

0.0.6

Initial public release.

• Marketplace publication
• Basic extension foundation
• First command setup