Coding Chatbot - VS Code Extension

A Visual Studio Code extension that provides an AI-powered coding assistant to help with LeetCode problems and general programming questions. The extension integrates with multiple AI models including Deepseek Coder, OpenAI GPT-4, and custom models through Groq or Ollama.

Features

• Multiple AI Model Support:

  • Deepseek Coder (6.7b)
  • Deepseek R1
  • OpenAI GPT-4
  • Custom LLM via Groq
  • Custom Ollama models

• Dual Mode Operation:

  • LeetCode Help: Specialized assistance for LeetCode problems
  • General Coding: Help with any programming questions

• Smart Context Awareness:

  • Automatically captures current file content
  • Provides context-aware suggestions
  • Maintains conversation history

• User Interface:

  • Integrated chat panel
  • Code formatting support
  • Easy model switching
  • New chat creation
  • Conversation history management

Installation

1. Install the Extension:

   • Install from VS Code Marketplace link
   • Or download the VSIX file and install manually

2. Install Required Python Packages:

   pip install Flask==3.1.0 Flask-Cors==5.0.0 requests==2.32.3 black==25.1.0 openai==1.63.0 typing-extensions==4.12.2
   

3. Configure AI Models (Optional):

   • For OpenAI GPT-4: Set your API key using the "Coding Chatbot: Update API Key" command
   • For Groq: Set your API key and model using the respective commands
   • For Ollama: Install Ollama locally and set up your preferred model

4. Extension Activation:

   • After installation, you may need to reload VS Code for the extension to fully activate

Usage

Starting the Extension

1. Open VS Code
2. Click the Coding Chatbot icon in the sidebar
3. The chat panel will open, ready to assist

Available Commands

Access these commands through the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P):

• Coding Chatbot: Analyze Code
• Coding Chatbot: Update API Key
• Coding Chatbot: Update Groq API Key
• Coding Chatbot: Set Custom Model
• Coding Chatbot: Set Ollama Model
• Coding Chatbot: Prints Current Model

Features Guide

1. Model Selection:

   • Choose your preferred AI model from the dropdown
   • Models include Deepseek Coder, OpenAI GPT-4, and custom options

2. Mode Toggle:

   • Switch between "LeetCode Help" and "General Coding" modes
   • LeetCode mode provides problem-specific assistance
   • General mode offers broader programming help

3. Chat Interface:

   • Type questions in the input box
   • View conversation history
   • Start new conversations with the "New Chat" button
   • Copy code snippets with one click

Configuration

API Keys

1. OpenAI GPT-4:

   Command: Coding Chatbot: Update API Key
   

2. Groq Custom Model:

   Commands:
   - Coding Chatbot: Update Groq API Key
   - Coding Chatbot: Set Custom Model
   

3. Ollama Custom Model:

   Command: Coding Chatbot: Set Ollama Model
   

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.85.0 or higher
• Python 3.8 or higher
• The Python packages listed in the installation section

Known Issues

Please report any issues on the GitHub repository.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Note: This extension is not affiliated with LeetCode. It's an independent tool designed to assist with programming tasks.