CodeReviewer AI - VS Code Extension

AI-powered code refactoring and developer assistance extension. Get real-time refactoring suggestions, automated code quality checks with quick fixes, and contextual code explanations powered by your choice of AI models.

Features

🔄 Real-time Refactoring Suggestions

Automatic analysis as you type (debounced)
Context-aware suggestions based on code complexity
Smart refactoring recommendations for cleaner code

🛡️ Automated Code Quality Checks

Security Issues: SQL injection, XSS, hardcoded secrets, and more
Performance Problems: Inefficient algorithms, memory leaks, blocking operations
Best Practices: Code style, error handling, naming conventions
Potential Bugs: Null references, type mismatches, race conditions

💡 Contextual Code Explanations

Hover over code for quick tooltips
Right-click for detailed explanations
Configurable explanation depth (brief, moderate, detailed)

⚡ Quick Fixes

One-click fix application with preview
Side-by-side diff view before applying
Automatic fix generation powered by AI

🎨 Beautiful Dark Theme UI

Elegant dark mode interface
Green and amber accent colors for highlights
Color-coded issue categories
Interactive side panel with filtering

Supported Languages

JavaScript / TypeScript
Python
Java
C / C++
C#
Go
Rust
PHP
Ruby

Model Backends

Choose from multiple AI model providers:

Local (Privacy-First)

Ollama - Recommended for local use (auto-detected)
llama.cpp - Lightweight local execution
transformers.js - Browser-based inference

Cloud API Providers

OpenAI - GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo
Anthropic Claude - Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus
Google Gemini - Gemini Pro, Gemini Ultra
Custom API - OpenAI-compatible endpoints

Installation

Install the extension from VS Code Marketplace
Open VS Code
The extension will auto-detect Ollama or prompt for configuration

Setting up Ollama (Recommended for Local Use)

# Install Ollama
curl -fsSL https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh

# Pull a code model
ollama pull codellama

# Start using CodeReviewer AI!

Using API Providers

Open Settings (Ctrl+, or Cmd+,)
Search for "CodeReviewer AI"
Select your preferred model backend
Enter your API key (stored securely in system keychain)

Usage

Automatic Analysis

On Type: Analyzes code 2 seconds after you stop typing
On Save: Analyzes when you save a file

Manual Analysis

Command Palette: CodeReviewer AI: Analyze Current File
Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+R (or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac)

Code Explanations

Select code you want explained
Right-click and choose "CodeReviewer AI: Explain Selected Code"
Or use keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+E (or Cmd+Shift+E)

Applying Fixes

Click on an issue in the side panel
Click "Apply Fix" button
Review the diff preview
Click "Apply" to implement the fix

Viewing Issues

Issues appear in the "CodeReviewer AI" side panel
Wavy underlines in the editor highlight problematic code
Gutter icons indicate issue locations
Click any issue to jump to its location

Configuration

Model Settings

{
  "codereviewer.modelBackend": "ollama",
  "codereviewer.ollamaModel": "codellama",
  "codereviewer.ollamaUrl": "http://localhost:11434",
  "codereviewer.temperature": 0.3,
  "codereviewer.maxTokens": 2000
}

Analysis Settings

{
  "codereviewer.analyzeOnSave": true,
  "codereviewer.analyzeOnType": true,
  "codereviewer.debounceDelay": 2000,
  "codereviewer.analysisScope": "currentFile",
  "codereviewer.enabledCategories": {
    "security": true,
    "performance": true,
    "bestPractices": true,
    "bugs": true,
    "refactoring": true
  }
}

UI Settings

{
  "codereviewer.autoOpenPanel": true,
  "codereviewer.showGutterIcons": true,
  "codereviewer.showInlineDecorations": true,
  "codereviewer.showHoverTooltips": true,
  "codereviewer.explanationDepth": "brief"
}

Ignored Files

{
  "codereviewer.ignoredPatterns": [
    "node_modules/",
    "dist/",
    "build/",
    ".git/",
    "*.min.js"
  ]
}

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Shift+R (Mac: Cmd+Shift+R) - Get Refactoring Suggestions
Ctrl+Shift+E (Mac: Cmd+Shift+E) - Explain Selected Code

Commands

All commands are accessible via Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P):

CodeReviewer AI: Analyze Current File
CodeReviewer AI: Get Refactoring Suggestions
CodeReviewer AI: Explain Selected Code
CodeReviewer AI: Show Panel
CodeReviewer AI: Clear All Issues
CodeReviewer AI: Refresh Analysis
CodeReviewer AI: Export Issues

Privacy

Local models (Ollama, llama.cpp): Your code never leaves your machine
API providers: Code is sent to third-party services (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)
No telemetry: We don't collect any usage data by default
Secure storage: API keys are stored in your system's secure credential storage

Troubleshooting

Ollama Not Detected

Ensure Ollama is installed: ollama --version
Check if Ollama is running: ollama list
Verify the URL in settings matches your Ollama server

API Errors

Check your API key in settings
Verify your internet connection
Check API provider status page
Review rate limits on your API plan

Extension Not Working

Check the Output panel: View → Output → "CodeReviewer AI"
Verify your language is supported
Check if file is in ignored patterns
Try refreshing analysis: Command Palette → "CodeReviewer AI: Refresh Analysis"

Development

Building from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/codereviewer-ai/CodeRevviewer-AI.git
cd CodeRevviewer-AI/vscode-extension

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Compile TypeScript
npm run compile

# Run in debug mode
# Press F5 in VS Code to open Extension Development Host

Testing

# Run tests
npm test

# Run linter
npm run lint

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Support

Issues: GitHub Issues
Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Documentation: Full Documentation

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for release history.

Credits

Built with ❤️ using:

VS Code Extension API
Ollama
OpenAI SDK
Anthropic SDK
TypeScript

Enjoy smarter coding with CodeReviewer AI! 🚀

CodeReviewer AI

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