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CodeSight

CodeSight

Atulya Tibrewal

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20 installs
| (1) | Free
Get quick, AI-powered explanations for selected code snippets on hover.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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CodeSight: AI-Powered Code Explanations on Hover

CodeSight is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides instant, AI-powered explanations for your code. Simply select a block of code, and CodeSight will leverage the power of large language models to give you a clear and concise explanation on hover.

Features

  • Code Explanation on Hover: Select any code snippet and hover over it to get a detailed explanation of its functionality.
  • AI-Powered: Utilizes powerful language models to provide high-quality explanations.
  • Seamless Integration: Integrates directly into your VS Code workflow for a smooth and intuitive experience.

How to Use

  1. Install the CodeSight extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.
  2. Select a piece of code in the editor.
  3. Hover your mouse over the selected code.
  4. An explanation will appear in a hover window.

Requirements

This extension requires GitHub Copilot to be active in your VSCode.

Supported Languages

  • C
  • C++
  • C#
  • CSS
  • Dart
  • Docker Compose
  • Dockerfile
  • Go
  • Groovy
  • HTML
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • JavaScript React
  • Jinja
  • LaTeX
  • Lua
  • Makefile
  • Perl
  • PHP
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • R
  • Ruby
  • Rust
  • Shell Script
  • SQL
  • Swift
  • TypeScript
  • TypeScript React
  • Vue
  • YAML

Release Notes

0.2.0

  • Added support for more languages.

0.1.0

  • Initial release of CodeSight.
  • Feature: Code explanation on hover.
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