AI Code Buddy - VSCode Extension

A powerful VSCode extension that integrates ChatGPT o3/o3-mini and Claude Code for enhanced AI-powered coding collaboration.

Features

🤖 Multi-Model AI Integration

• ChatGPT o3/o3-mini support via OpenAI API
• Claude Code terminal integration
• GitHub Copilot compatibility
• Easy model switching and configuration

📦 Smart Repository Packaging

• Repomix Integration - Convert entire repositories to AI-friendly format
• Private Repository Support - No need to make repos public
• Configurable Patterns - Include/exclude specific file types
• Security Scanning - Built-in sensitive data detection

🧠 Intelligent Context Management

• File Context Sharing - Add individual files to AI context
• Selection Context - Share specific code selections
• Token Management - Automatic context size optimization
• Cross-Model Sharing - Share context between different AI models

🎯 Seamless Workflow

• One-Click Actions - Package, share, and interact with AI models
• Split-Screen Support - Work with multiple AI models simultaneously
• Command Palette Integration - Access all features via Ctrl+Shift+P
• Dashboard View - Visual overview of all AI integrations

Installation

Prerequisites

• VSCode 1.85.0 or higher
• Node.js 18+ (for Repomix)
• OpenAI API key (for ChatGPT features)

Install Dependencies

# Install Repomix globally
npm install -g repomix

# Install Claude Code (optional)
# Follow instructions at https://docs.anthropic.com/claude-code

Install Extension

1. Download the .vsix file from releases
2. Open VSCode
3. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
4. Click the "..." menu and select "Install from VSIX"
5. Select the downloaded .vsix file

Quick Start

1. Configure API Keys

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
2. Run "AI Code Buddy: Configure AI Models"
3. Enter your OpenAI API key
4. Select your preferred default model

2. Package Your Repository

1. Right-click on a folder in Explorer
2. Select "Package Repository for AI"
3. Choose file patterns to include/exclude
4. Repository will be packaged into AI-friendly format

3. Share Context with AI

1. Open any file or make a selection
2. Run "AI Code Buddy: AI Context Manager"
3. Choose "Add current file to context" or "Add current selection to context"
4. Share context with ChatGPT or Claude Code

4. Use AI Models

• ChatGPT: Run "AI Code Buddy: Open ChatGPT o3/o3-mini"
• Claude Code: Run "AI Code Buddy: Open Claude Code Terminal"
• Dashboard: Run "AI Code Buddy: Show Dashboard" for overview

Commands

Command	Description	Shortcut
aicodeBuddy.packageRepo	Package repository for AI	-
aicodeBuddy.openChatGPT	Open ChatGPT o3/o3-mini	-
aicodeBuddy.openClaudeCode	Open Claude Code terminal	-
aicodeBuddy.contextManager	AI Context Manager	Ctrl+Shift+C
aicodeBuddy.showDashboard	Show dashboard	-
aicodeBuddy.configureModels	Configure AI models	-

Configuration

Settings

• aicodeBuddy.openaiApiKey - OpenAI API key
• aicodeBuddy.defaultModel - Default AI model to use
• aicodeBuddy.repomixIncludePatterns - File patterns to include
• aicodeBuddy.repomixIgnorePatterns - File patterns to ignore
• aicodeBuddy.autoContextSharing - Auto-share context between models

Example Configuration

{
  "aicodeBuddy.defaultModel": "o3-mini",
  "aicodeBuddy.repomixIncludePatterns": [
    "*.py",
    "*.js",
    "*.ts",
    "*.md",
    "*.json"
  ],
  "aicodeBuddy.repomixIgnorePatterns": [
    "node_modules/*",
    "dist/*",
    "*.pyc",
    "__pycache__/*"
  ],
  "aicodeBuddy.autoContextSharing": true
}

Usage Examples

1. Code Review Workflow

# Package your repository
AI Code Buddy: Package Repository for AI

# Share with ChatGPT for review
AI Code Buddy: Open ChatGPT o3/o3-mini
# Paste the generated XML content

# Get detailed analysis and suggestions

2. Multi-Model Collaboration

# Start with ChatGPT for planning
AI Code Buddy: Open ChatGPT o3/o3-mini

# Switch to Claude Code for implementation
AI Code Buddy: Open Claude Code Terminal

# Share context between models
AI Code Buddy: AI Context Manager

3. Private Repository Analysis

# Your private repository stays private
# Repomix processes everything locally

# Generate AI-friendly package
AI Code Buddy: Package Repository for AI

# Share with any AI model
# No data leaves your machine until you choose to share

Supported AI Models

OpenAI Models

• ✅ GPT-4o
• ✅ o3-mini
• ✅ o3 (when available)

Anthropic Models

• ✅ Claude 3.5 Sonnet (via Claude Code)
• ✅ Claude Sonnet 4 (via Claude Code)

Other Models

• ✅ GitHub Copilot (native integration)
• ✅ Any ChatGPT-compatible API

Security & Privacy

Data Protection

• Local Processing - Repomix runs on your machine
• No Auto-Upload - You control what gets shared
• API Key Security - Stored in VSCode secure settings
• Sensitive Data Detection - Built-in security scanning

Best Practices

• Review generated packages before sharing
• Use ignore patterns for sensitive files
• Regularly rotate API keys
• Monitor API usage and costs

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Repomix command not found"

npm install -g repomix

"OpenAI API key not configured"

1. Run "AI Code Buddy: Configure AI Models"
2. Enter valid OpenAI API key

"Claude Code not found"

1. Install Claude Code CLI
2. Follow setup instructions at https://docs.anthropic.com/claude-code

"Context size exceeded"

1. Use more specific file patterns
2. Remove old context items
3. Use selections instead of full files

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

Support

• 🐛 Bug Reports: Open an issue on GitHub
• 💡 Feature Requests: Open an issue with "enhancement" label
• 📚 Documentation: Check the Wiki
• 💬 Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions

Changelog

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• Multi-model AI integration
• Repomix repository packaging
• Context management system
• Dashboard interface
• OpenAI API integration
• Claude Code terminal integration

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