Echode

An autonomous coding agent that reads, understands, and writes code alongside you.

Most AI coding tools wait for you to explain what you need. Echode is different. It explores your codebase, understands the architecture, and takes action—all within VS Code.

The Problem with Traditional Copilots

You paste code into a chat. You explain the context. You describe the file structure. You fix the hallucinated imports. Repeat.

Echode eliminates this friction. It has direct access to your workspace and a suite of tools to navigate it. When you ask it to fix a bug, it finds the relevant files first. When you ask it to add a feature, it understands where that feature should live.

How It Works

Echode operates as an agent, not just a text generator. It follows a structured workflow:

1. Understand — Searches and reads your codebase to gather context
2. Plan — Creates a task list and outlines the approach
3. Execute — Makes targeted edits with precision
4. Verify — Runs diagnostics and fixes errors automatically

This loop happens transparently. You see what it reads, what it plans, and what it changes—before it happens.

Core Capabilities

Agentic Tooling

Echode can invoke tools to interact with your workspace:

These tools mean Echode doesn't guess. It knows.

Multi-Model Support

Choose the model that fits your workflow:

• Anthropic Claude — Claude 3.5/4 series with extended thinking
• OpenAI — GPT-4o, GPT-4 Turbo, o1, and newer models
• Qwen — Alibaba's Qwen models for cost-effective performance
• OpenAI-Compatible — Any provider with OpenAI-compatible API (Groq, Together, local models)
• VS Code Language Model — Use models provided by other VS Code extensions

Configuration happens in the sidebar. No JSON files to edit.

Intelligent Autocomplete

Beyond chat, Echode provides inline code suggestions as you type.

Partial acceptance lets you take what you need without committing to the full suggestion.

Auto-Diagnostics

After every file edit, Echode automatically checks for errors.

If it breaks something, it knows immediately—and attempts to fix it. This self-healing behavior reduces the back-and-forth of "you introduced a type error" messages.

Configuration options:

Git Integration

One-click commit message generation. Echode analyzes your staged changes and writes a conventional commit message. No more staring at a blank input field.

Access it from the Source Control panel or via command palette.

Modes of Operation

Agent Mode

The default. Echode reads, writes, and modifies files. Best for implementation tasks.

Plan Mode

Echode explores and creates a detailed plan without making changes. Useful for understanding unfamiliar codebases or architecting before building.

Ask Mode

Read-only exploration. Echode can search and read files but cannot modify anything. Ideal for code review or learning.

Chat Mode

Pure conversation. No tools, no file access. Just discussion.

Getting Started

1. Install — Search "Echode" in the VS Code Extensions marketplace
2. Open the Sidebar — Click the Echode icon in the Activity Bar
3. Configure a Provider — Open settings and add your API key
4. Start Coding — Type your request and let Echode work

No workspace configuration required. No .echode folders. It works out of the box.

Feedback

Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub.

Licensed under MIT.