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An intelligent AI companion that explains code and generates documentation using Gemini.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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🧠 Synapse AI — Code Insights Companion

Visual Studio Marketplace Version License: MIT

Synapse AI is an intelligent developer companion built right into Visual Studio Code. It highlights complex code blocks and instantly parses them into native, high-clarity HTML documentation. Powered by the modern gemini-2.5-flash engine, it helps developers read, debug, and understand code at lightning speed.


✨ Features

  • High-Clarity Explanations: Instantly converts raw, complex logic into beautifully organized, markdown-styled explanations.
  • Native Webview Integration: Displays detailed insights cleanly in a side panel without cluttering your primary workspaces or terminal.
  • Hybrid Security Architecture: Supports seamless developer local workspaces via hidden environment configurations (.env) while utilizing production-grade SecretStorage keychain encryption for marketplace installations.
  • Zero-Friction Control: Full programmatic key management commands to wipe or re-initialize custom parameters natively.

🚀 Installation & Quick Start

For Marketplace Users

  1. Search for Synapse AI in the VS Code Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X) and click Install.
  2. Open any source file, highlight a section of code, right-click, and select Synapse AI: Explain Code.
  3. On your very first run, a secure prompt will appear at the top of your editor. Paste your free Gemini API key there, and you are ready to roll!

For Local Developers

If you are modifying or contributing to this project locally:

  1. Clone this repository to your machine.
  2. In the root directory, create a .env file:
    GEMINI_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here
    
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