Recoder Code for VS Code
AI-Powered Coding Assistant with 12+ Providers
The official VS Code extension for Recoder Code - brings AI assistance directly into your editor with support for OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and 9+ more providers.
Supported Providers
Cloud Providers
| Provider |
Models |
Free Tier |
| OpenRouter |
200+ models |
Yes |
| OpenAI |
GPT-4, GPT-4o, o1 |
No |
| Anthropic |
Claude 3.5, Claude 4 |
No |
| Groq |
Llama, Mixtral (fast) |
Yes |
| DeepSeek |
DeepSeek V3, Coder |
Yes |
| Mistral |
Mistral, Codestral |
Yes |
| Together AI |
Open-source models |
Yes |
| Fireworks AI |
Fast inference |
Yes |
| Google Gemini |
Gemini Pro, Flash |
Yes |
Local Providers (Free, Private)
| Provider |
Description |
| Ollama |
Run open-source models locally |
| LM Studio |
Desktop app for local LLMs |
| llama.cpp |
High-performance C++ inference |
Features
🎛️ Easy Configuration
- Settings UI: Modern web interface for all configuration
- One-Click Setup: Test API keys and connections instantly
- Local AI Detection: Automatically find Ollama/LM Studio servers
- Secure Storage: API keys encrypted in VS Code's secret storage
Smart File Context
- All open files tracked automatically
- Selected text sent as context
- Project structure awareness
Native Diff Viewing
- Side-by-side code changes
- Accept/reject with one click
- Edit suggestions before accepting
- Keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+S / Ctrl+S)
Provider Management
- Quick switch between providers
- Auto-detect local AI servers
- Configure API keys in VS Code
Code Actions
- Explain selected code
- Refactor code
- Add comments
- Generate tests
Quick Start
1. Install Extension
Search "Recoder Code" in VS Code Extensions or:
code --install-extension recoder.recoder-code-vscode-companion
2. Install CLI
npm install -g recoder-code
Easy Setup with Settings UI:
- Press
Cmd+, (macOS) or Ctrl+, (Windows/Linux)
- Choose your preferred AI provider
- Enter API key and test connection
- Select your default model
Option A: Use OpenRouter (Recommended)
Option B: Use Local AI (Free, Private)
4. Start Coding
- Press
Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P
- Type "Recoder Code: Run"
- Ask the AI to help with your code
Commands
| Command |
Shortcut |
Description |
Recoder Code: Open Settings |
Cmd+, / Ctrl+, |
Configure all settings with UI |
Recoder Code: Run |
- |
Start AI session |
Recoder Code: List All Providers |
- |
View all 12+ providers |
Recoder Code: Detect Local AI |
- |
Find Ollama, LM Studio |
Recoder Code: Configure Provider |
- |
Set API keys (command line) |
Recoder Code: Login |
Login to recoder.xyz |
|
Recoder Code: Browse Models |
Explore available models |
|
Recoder Code: Explain This |
Explain selected code |
|
Recoder Code: Refactor This |
Refactor selected code |
|
Recoder Code: Generate Tests |
Generate tests for code |
|
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action |
Mac |
Windows/Linux |
| Accept Diff |
Cmd+S |
Ctrl+S |
| Close Diff |
Esc |
Esc |
Requirements
- VS Code 1.99.0+
- Node.js 18.0.0+
- Recoder Code CLI
Privacy & Security
- Local Processing: Extension runs entirely locally
- No Data Collection: No telemetry or tracking
- Local AI Option: Use Ollama for 100% private coding
- Open Source: View source code
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License
Apache 2.0 - see LICENSE
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