OpenAI Code Generator Extension for VS Code

Welcome to the OpenAI Code Generator Extension for Visual Studio Code! This extension leverages OpenAI's powerful language model to assist you with code generation, completion, and suggestions directly within your VS Code environment.

Features

• Code Generation: Generate boilerplate code, functions, classes, and more by providing natural language descriptions.
• Code Completion: Get intelligent code completions as you type, tailored to your coding style and context.
• Code Suggestions: Receive suggestions for code improvements and optimizations.
• Multi-language Support: Supports multiple programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and more.
• Customizable Settings: Adjust the extension settings to match your coding preferences and workflow.

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Sidebar or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
3. Search for vscodeopenapi.
4. Click Install.

Alternatively, you can install the extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.

Usage

1. After installing the extension, open a new or existing file in VS Code.
2. Use the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) and type OpenAI Code Generator: Start.
3. Provide a natural language description of the code you want to generate or improve.
4. The extension will insert the generated code at your current cursor position.

Example Commands

• Generate a Python function to calculate the factorial of a number.
• Suggest improvements for this JavaScript code.
• Complete this Java class definition.

Configuration

You can customize the extension settings by navigating to File > Preferences > Settings and searching for OpenAI Code Generator. The following settings are available:

• API Key: Set your OpenAI API key.
• Language Preferences: Specify preferred programming languages for code generation.
• Suggestion Settings: Adjust the frequency and style of code suggestions.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.50.0 or higher.
• An active OpenAI API key. Sign up for an API key at OpenAI.

Known Issues

• The extension might generate incorrect or suboptimal code for complex requests.
• Performance may vary depending on the network connection and OpenAI API response times.