# AIDE — AI Batch Code Operations for VS Code

> VS Code extension for AI-powered batch code operations. One-click comments, language conversion, UI-to-code, smart paste, and multi-file AI processing. MIT, 2,700+ stars.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

## Quick Use

1. Open VS Code Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search "Aide" and click Install
3. Select code → Right-click → Choose an AIDE action (Add Comments, Convert Language, etc.)

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## Intro

AIDE is a VS Code extension for AI-powered batch code operations with 2,700+ GitHub stars. It lets you add comments, convert between programming languages, generate code from UI designs, smart-paste with format conversion, and batch-process multiple files with AI — all from within VS Code. Works with any AI provider (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, local models). Best for developers who want AI code assistance directly in their editor without switching to a separate tool. Setup time: under 1 minute via VS Code marketplace.

See also: [AI coding tools on TokRepo](https://tokrepo.com/en/@AI%20Open%20Source).

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## AIDE — Conquer Any Code in VS Code

### Key Features

| Feature | Description |
|---------|------------|
| **Code Convert** | Convert code between any two programming languages |
| **Code Viewer Helper** | Auto-generate detailed comments for readability |
| **Expert Code Enhancer** | AI-powered optimization and refactoring |
| **Smart Paste** | Paste with intelligent format conversion |
| **AI Batch Processor** | Process multiple files with AI simultaneously |
| **Rename Variable** | AI-suggested naming with explanations |
| **Ask AI** | Custom AI commands on selected code |
| **Copy as AI Prompt** | Export code as formatted prompt for any AI |

### How It Works

1. **Select code** in your editor
2. **Right-click** or use keyboard shortcut
3. **Choose action** — AIDE processes with AI and applies the result
4. **Review** the changes in the diff view

### Configuration

AIDE works with any OpenAI-compatible API:

```json
{
  "aide.openaiKey": "your-api-key",
  "aide.openaiModel": "gpt-4o",
  "aide.openaiBaseUrl": "https://api.openai.com/v1"
}
```

Works with Claude, Gemini, Ollama, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

### Use Cases

1. **Legacy code migration** — convert old Python 2 code to modern Python 3
2. **Documentation** — batch-add docstrings to an entire codebase
3. **Internationalization** — convert hard-coded strings to i18n keys
4. **Code review prep** — generate explanatory comments before PR
5. **Learning** — understand unfamiliar codebases through AI-generated comments

### FAQ

**Q: What is AIDE?**
A: A VS Code extension that provides AI-powered batch code operations — comments, language conversion, optimization, and multi-file processing directly in your editor.

**Q: Is AIDE free?**
A: Yes, AIDE is free and open-source under the MIT license. You need your own AI API key.

**Q: Does AIDE work with Claude?**
A: Yes, AIDE works with any OpenAI-compatible API, including Claude via the Anthropic API or any proxy.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [nicepkg](https://github.com/nicepkg). Licensed under MIT.
>
> [AIDE](https://github.com/nicepkg/aide) — ⭐ 2,700+

Thanks to Jinming Yang and the nicepkg team for building a practical AI code assistant for VS Code.

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## 快速使用

1. 打开 VS Code 扩展商店（Ctrl+Shift+X）
2. 搜索 "Aide"，点击安装
3. 选中代码 → 右键 → 选择 AIDE 操作（添加注释、转换语言等）

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## 简介

AIDE 是一个 VS Code AI 批量代码操作扩展，GitHub 2,700+ star。支持一键添加注释、语言转换、UI 转代码、智能粘贴和多文件 AI 批处理。兼容任何 AI 提供商（OpenAI、Claude、Gemini、本地模型）。适合想在编辑器内直接使用 AI 代码辅助的开发者。

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## AIDE — VS Code AI 批量代码操作

### 核心功能

| 功能 | 说明 |
|------|------|
| 代码转换 | 在任意两种编程语言之间转换 |
| 注释生成 | 自动生成详细代码注释 |
| 代码优化 | AI 驱动的优化和重构 |
| 智能粘贴 | 粘贴时自动格式转换 |
| 批量处理 | 同时用 AI 处理多个文件 |
| 变量重命名 | AI 建议命名并解释原因 |

### FAQ

**Q: AIDE 是什么？**
A: VS Code 扩展，提供 AI 驱动的批量代码操作 — 注释、转换、优化、多文件处理。

**Q: 免费吗？**
A: 完全免费开源（MIT），需要自己的 AI API 密钥。

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## 来源与感谢

> Created by [nicepkg](https://github.com/nicepkg). Licensed under MIT.
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> [AIDE](https://github.com/nicepkg/aide) — ⭐ 2,700+


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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/14fb8286-33d7-11f1-9bc6-00163e2b0d79
Author: AI Open Source