Helping.io

AI-powered coding assistant for VS Code.

Features

AI Chat

Converse with an AI assistant that understands your codebase. Open multiple conversations in separate tabs, manage them from the sidebar, and pick from multiple AI models.

File Context

Mention files with @ in the chat input to give the assistant context about your code. The extension indexes your workspace for fast file search and autocomplete.

Code Editing

The assistant can read, create, and edit files directly in your workspace. Changes are shown as diffs for review before applying.

Search

Find files by name with glob patterns, or search file contents with regex. The assistant uses these tools to navigate your codebase and answer questions about it.

Command Execution

Run shell commands from the chat with output displayed inline. Dangerous commands are flagged for confirmation before execution.

Tool Approval

Certain actions (creating files, running commands) require your approval before executing. You stay in control of what the assistant does to your workspace.

Getting Started

1. Install the extension
2. Click the Helping.io icon in the activity bar
3. Sign in with your Helping.io account
4. Start a new conversation

Requirements

• VS Code 1.100.0 or later
• A Helping.io account — sign up at helping.io

Privacy

All communication between the extension and the Helping.io API is over HTTPS. Authentication uses the OAuth2 device code flow. Tokens are stored securely in VS Code's built-in secret storage.