This extension integrates ChatGPT functionalities directly into Visual Studio, targeting developers who want to leverage AI for code completion, bug detection, test generation, and code explanation within their IDE. It aims to streamline the coding workflow by providing AI assistance contextually.

How It Works

The extension offers several AI-powered features accessible through code editor context menus and dedicated tool windows. It utilizes OpenAI's API (or compatible alternatives like Azure OpenAI) to process natural language prompts and code snippets. Key features include inline code completion, automated unit test generation, bug finding, code optimization with diff views, code explanation, and comment generation. It also supports custom commands and context-aware requests using solution-level code references.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: Visual Studio Extension (install via Visual Studio Marketplace).
• Prerequisites: Visual Studio 2022 or 2019. OpenAI API key or Azure OpenAI Service credentials.
• Setup: Requires configuring API keys and optionally Azure settings in the extension's options.
• Docs: Visual Studio Marketplace

Highlighted Details

• Copilot Functionality: Provides real-time code suggestions as you type.
• Turbo Chat: Offers a persistent, multi-tab chat interface that remembers conversation history and can interact with opened code.
• SQL Server Agent: Allows natural language querying of SQL Server databases directly from the IDE.
• API Service Agent: Enables interaction with REST and SOAP services by processing API definitions (OpenAPI, Swagger).

Maintenance & Community

• Developed by jeffdapaz.
• Release notes indicate ongoing development and feature additions (e.g., SQL Agent, API Agent).

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: Not explicitly stated in the README.
• Compatibility: Designed for Visual Studio 2022 and 2019. Supports OpenAI, Azure OpenAI (API Key and Entra ID), and other OpenAI-compatible LLMs.

Limitations & Caveats

The extension relies on external AI APIs, meaning response times, availability, and potential AI "hallucinations" are dependent on the provider. Long requests or responses may be truncated by the API. The API Service Agent may struggle with complex APIs or endpoints.