How to use CodingGPT

Posted on April 30, 2023

Sure, here are the steps:

  1. Install the CodeGPT extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
  2. Open the CodeGPT extension settings and configure your OpenAI API key.
  3. Open a new Visual Studio Code file and type a comment asking for a specific code.
  4. Press Cmd+Shift+I to generate the code.
  5. You can also select a code snippet in the editor and then enter a prompt in the side panel, or right-click and select “Ask CodeGPT”.
  6. The selected code will be automatically appended to your query when it is sent to the AI.
  7. This can be useful for generating code snippets or getting explanations for specific pieces of code.

Here are some additional tips for using CodeGPT:

  • You can use CodeGPT to generate code in a variety of programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and more.
  • You can also use CodeGPT to get explanations for specific pieces of code.
  • CodeGPT is still under development, but it is a powerful tool that can help you write better code faster.

I hope this helps!