Getting Started
Welcome to VxCode AI! This guide will help you get up and running with our AI-powered IDE in just a few minutes.
1. Download
Download VxCode AI for your operating system. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
2. Install
Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. No complex configuration required.
3. Start Coding
Open your project and experience AI-powered development with intelligent assistance.
Installation
System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 10 version 1903+
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 2GB free disk space
macOS
- macOS 10.15+
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 2GB free disk space
Linux
- Ubuntu 18.04+
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 2GB free disk space
Download Options
VxCode AI for Windows
vxcode-ai-setup.exe (125 MB)
VxCode AI for macOS
vxcode-ai.dmg (118 MB)
Core Features
AI-Powered Code Completion
VxCode AI provides intelligent code suggestions based on your context, coding patterns, and project structure. Our AI understands multiple programming languages and frameworks.
Real-time Error Detection
Get instant feedback on potential issues in your code with AI-powered error detection and suggested fixes.
Code Refactoring
Automatically improve your code structure with intelligent refactoring suggestions that maintain functionality while improving readability and performance.
AI Agents
AI Agents are specialized assistants that help you with specific development tasks. You can interact with them using natural language commands.
@Agent Command Syntax
Simply type @Agent followed by your request in natural language.
Builder Agent
Built-in agent for general development tasks, code generation, and project setup.
Debug Agent
Specialized in finding and fixing bugs, analyzing error logs, and optimization.
Cue Autocomplete
Cue is our advanced autocomplete system that predicts your next edit with incredible accuracy. Simply press Tab to accept suggestions or navigate through multiple options.
How Cue Works
- Cue analyzes your current code context and patterns
- It predicts the most likely next lines of code
- Suggestions appear as ghost text or inline popups
- Press Tab to accept, or use arrow keys to navigate options
💡 Pro Tip
Cue learns from your coding patterns. The more you use it, the better it becomes at predicting your specific coding style and preferences.
Context Management
Context is how VxCode AI understands your project structure, dependencies, and development environment to provide more accurate assistance.
Context Types
📁 Workspace
Entire project directory and file structure
📂 Folder
Specific directory and its contents
📄 Files
Individual files and their content
💻 Code
Specific code blocks or functions
🌐 Web
External documentation and resources
📄 Docs
Project documentation and README files
Using Context in Commands
External Tools Integration
VxCode AI seamlessly integrates with your favorite development tools and services to enhance your workflow.
Git Integration
Built-in Git support with intelligent commit messages and branch management.
Package Managers
Support for npm, yarn, pip, cargo, and other package management systems.
Database Tools
Direct integration with databases for schema exploration and query assistance.
Keyboard Shortcuts
General Shortcuts
Action | Windows/Linux | macOS |
---|---|---|
Open Command Palette | Ctrl + Shift + P | Cmd + Shift + P |
Quick File Open | Ctrl + P | Cmd + P |
Toggle Terminal | Ctrl + ` | Cmd + ` |
AI-Specific Shortcuts
Action | Shortcut |
---|---|
Accept Cue suggestion | Tab |
Restart VxCode AI | Ctrl + Shift + A |
Next suggestion | Alt + ] |
Previous suggestion | Alt + [ |
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
AI suggestions are not appearing
Try the following solutions:
- Check your internet connection
- Restart VxCode AI
- Verify that AI features are enabled in settings
- Clear the cache and reload your project
Slow performance
Performance optimization tips:
- Close unused files and projects
- Reduce the number of active extensions
- Check available system memory
- Update to the latest version
Context not loading properly
Context loading issues:
- Ensure project files are saved
- Check file permissions
- Reindex the project workspace
- Verify supported file types
Need More Help?
If you're still experiencing issues, our support team is here to help.
API Reference
VxCode AI provides several APIs for extending functionality and integrating with external tools.
Extension API
Build custom extensions to enhance VxCode AI's capabilities for your specific workflow.
Context API
Programmatically manage context for better AI assistance.
Agent API
Create custom AI agents with specialized capabilities.