Kite Autocomplete Plugin for Visual Studio Code
Kite is an AI-powered programming assistant that helps you write code faster inside Visual Studio Code. Kite helps you write code faster by saving you keystrokes and showing you the right information at the right time. Kite works for all major programming languages: Python, Java, Go, PHP, C/C#/C++, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Typescript, React, Ruby, Scala, Kotlin, Bash, Vue and React. FeaturesCompletions Powered by Machine LearningKite’s code completions are powered by machine learning models trained on over 25 million open-source code files. Kite also runs locally. Your code is private and does not leave your machine. Instant Code DocumentationGet instant documentation for the symbol underneath your cursor so you save time searching for Python docs (not yet available for JavaScript docs). Requirements
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. AutocompletionsSimply start typing in a saved Python or JavaScript file and Kite will automatically suggest completions for what you're typing. Kite's autocompletions are all labeled with the Hover (Python only)Hover your mouse cursor over a symbol to view a short summary of what the symbol represents. Documentation (Python only)Click on the Definitions (Python only)If a Function Signatures (Python only)When 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.
TroubleshootingVisit our help docs for FAQs and troubleshooting support. 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. |