APIMatic – API Copilot & SDK Automation

Overview

APIMatic streamlines development by automating SDK setup. It provides an integrated environment for selecting and installing APIs, eliminating manual configuration and dependency installation. This seamless workflow lets developers focus on building applications. In addition, APIMatic offers an AI-powered API Copilot that answers programming questions for any supported SDK.

Target Audience

• Developers: Skip manual setup and integrate SDKs quickly.
• Solution Architects: Rely on automated compatibility checks across multiple languages.
• Product Managers: Increase productivity in API-driven projects with AI chat and automation features.

Features

Automated SDK Setup

• API Selection: Pick an API from a curated list.
  

• Language Selection: View all languages supported by the selected API.
  

• Dependency Verification: Checks for language-specific dependencies on your system.

• Automated Installation: Installs packages automatically and triggers fallback mechanisms on failure.

• Fallback Install: If no package manager is available or if installation fails, the extension will install the SDK from a provided ZIP file.

Integrated AI Chat for API Management

• Instant Help: AI-powered chat answers API-related queries.
  

• Multi-API Handling: Switch between multiple imported APIs in a single chat.

• Language Context: The chat responds in the language chosen during SDK installation.

• History Preservation: Conversation history is saved, so you can resume sessions effortlessly.

• Session Management: Create and manage distinct chat sessions for different use cases.
  

Benefits

• Efficiency: Automates SDK setup, reducing repetitive tasks.
• Enhanced Productivity: Streamlines API interaction with AI chat while preserving conversation history.
• Scalability: Supports multiple APIs and organized chat sessions out of the box.

Getting Started

1. Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
2. Open the APIMatic panel by clicking the APIMatic icon in the sidebar.
3. Click “Initialize Project.”
   • Or press Ctrl + Shift + P, type APIMatic: Initialize Project, and run the command.
4. Select an API from the list.
5. Choose a programming language from the supported options.
6. The SDK installs automatically once all requirements are met.
7. After installation, return to the sidebar and start chatting with the API Copilot.

Supported Languages (Current)

• Python
• .NET
• PHP
• TypeScript
• Go

Planned Languages

• Ruby
• Java

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.60.0 or newer
• Internet access for API downloads and package installation
• Configured runtimes for your chosen SDK language(s)

Note: Python package installation fails if no interpreter is selected in the current VS Code workspace.

Known Issues

• Package installation can fail on restricted networks.
• Certain language-specific features may need extra configuration.
• Because the extension uses a WebView-based sidebar, an empty sidebar may require switching panels—or restarting VS Code—to reload.

Release Notes

0.0.3

• UI/UX improvements
• Updated descriptions

Roadmap

• Expanded API Support: Add more APIs and SDKs.
• Community Features: Introduce forums for user feedback and discussion.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously refine automation and compatibility checks.

Support & Feedback

• We value your feedback—please send us your input or report any issues through our contact form.

Enjoy using APIMatic!