A powerful VS Code extension for application modernization and migration analysis. Leverages a rule-based analysis engine to identify modernization opportunities and optionally uses generative AI to help migrate applications to newer platforms or architectures.
Features
Code Analysis: Comprehensive analysis of your codebase for modernization opportunities
Customizable Rules: Configure analysis settings, rulesets, and filters
Interactive UI: Dedicated views for analysis results and solution management
Red Hat Developer Lightspeed for migration toolkit for applications features
AI-Powered Solutions: Optional generative AI integration for automated fix suggestions
Agent Mode: Experimental automated fixes with diagnostics integration
Note: Obtaining support for features in Developer Lightspeed for migration toolkit for applications requires a Red Hat Advanced Developer Suite (RHADS) subscription.
Quick Start
Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and run "MTA: Open Analysis View"
Basic Workflow
1. Create Analysis Profile
Configure analysis settings and rules
Set up your analysis scope and targets
2. Run Analysis
Start the server
Run analysis on your code
View results in the panel
3. Configure AI (Optional)
To enable AI-powered solution generation, enable AI features and configure your AI provider through the extension settings.
4. Generate Solutions
Select issues you want to fix
Generate AI solutions or apply manual fixes
Review and accept/reject proposed changes
Configuration
The extension can be configured through VS Code settings. Key settings include:
Log Level: Control extension logging verbosity
Analyzer Path: Use custom analyzer binary
GenAI Settings: Configure AI provider and behavior
Analysis Options: Customize analysis scope and rules
Path Exclusion
The extension supports .gitignore-style exclusion patterns:
Create an ignore file in your workspace root
Use standard gitignore syntax to exclude files/directories
Falls back to .gitignore if no custom ignore file exists
Requirements
Java Projects: Requires Red Hat Java extension for Java analysis
AI Features: Optional - configure AI provider for solution generation
Troubleshooting
Logs
Access extension logs through:
Command Palette: "Show Extension Logs Directory"
Output Panel: Select the extension from the dropdown
Common Issues
Ensure required language extensions are installed
Check that analysis server starts successfully
Verify AI provider configuration if using solution generation
