Kite Python Plugin for Visual Studio CodeKite is an AI-powered programming assistant that helps you write Python code inside Visual Studio Code. Kite helps you write code faster by showing you the right information at the right time. Learn more about how Kite heightens VS Code's capabilities at https://kite.com/integrations/vs-code/. At a high level, Kite provides you with:
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Use another editor? Check out Kite’s other editor integrations. InstallationInstalling the Kite EngineThe Kite Engine needs to be installed in order for the package to work properly. The package itself provides the frontend that interfaces with the Kite Engine, which performs all the code analysis and machine learning 100% locally on your computer (no code is sent to a cloud server). macOS Instructions
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Installing the Kite Plugin for Visual Studio CodeWhen running the Kite Engine for the first time, you'll be guided through a setup process which will allow you to install the VS Code extension. You can also install or uninstall the VS Code extension at any time using the Kite Engine's plugin manager. Alternatively, you have 2 options to manually install the package:
Learn about the capabilities Kite adds to VS Code. UsageThe following is a brief guide to using Kite in its default configuration. HoverHover your mouse cursor over a symbol to view a short summary of what the symbol represents. DocumentationClick on the DefinitionsIf a AutocompletionsSimply start typing in a saved Python file and Kite will automatically suggest completions for what you're typing. Kite's
autocompletions are all labeled with the Function SignaturesWhen you call a function, Kite will show you the arguments required to call it. Kite's function signatures are also all
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CommandsKite comes with sevaral commands that you can run from VS Code's command palette.
Contact UsFeel free to contact us with bug reports, feature requests, or general comments at feedback@kite.com. Happy coding! About KiteKite is built by a team in San Francisco devoted to making programming easier and more enjoyable for all. Follow Kite on Twitter and get the latest news and programming tips on the Kite Blog. Kite has been featured in Wired, VentureBeat, The Next Web, and TechCrunch. |