CS15 Tutor - VSCode Extension

AI-powered tutor for CS 15 - Data Structures at Tufts University built by Nahuel Gomez Ruiz and Valentina Henao Giraldo. Get instant help with coding questions, debugging, and understanding data structures concepts without leaving your VSCode environment.

Features

• Course-specific AI tutor with access to CS 15 materials and terminology
• Secure authentication via Tufts credentials with anonymized conversations
• Integrated chat directly in VSCode sidebar with persistent history
• Health point system (8 points max, 1 per query, regenerates every 3 minutes to encourage thoughtful use)

Getting Started

Prerequisites: Tufts credentials, CS 15 enrollment, VSCode 1.60.0+

1. Click the CS15 icon in VSCode Activity Bar (or Ctrl+Shift+P → "CS15 Tutor: Open Chat")
2. Login with your UTLN and Tufts password
3. Start asking questions!

Usage Tips

• Be specific in your questions and provide context
• Use for understanding concepts, debugging, and course material explanations

Privacy & Support

Data: We collect anonymized query content and usage statistics. No personal info or complete code files.

Support: Email nahuel.gomez_ruiz@tufts.edu or valentina.henao_giraldo@tufts.edu for issues.

Course Info: CS 15 Website

Made with ❤️ for CS 15 students at Tufts