⚡ CodeBulb — AI Pilot for VS Code

The No-Nonsense AI Coding Assistant

Chat, refactor, fix bugs, and build websites — without leaving your editor.

Slogan: Bhai Code Karle (Brother, let's code!)

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🎥 Demo — See CodeBulb in Action

CodeBulb isn't just another chat bot.
It plans, builds, fixes, and explains code end-to-end.

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🚀 Why CodeBulb?

CodeBulb is a Dual-Engine AI coding assistant built for developers who want speed, control, and real productivity — not fluff.

You can instantly switch between two powerful AI models depending on the task.

🔀 Dual-Model Architecture

Feature	⚡ Google Gemini 2.5 Flash	🧠 DeepSeek V3
Best For	Fast replies, explanations, free usage	Complex logic, architecture, deep reasoning
Cost	Free (Google AI Studio)	Low cost (via OpenRouter)
Speed	⚡ Blazing fast	🧠 Thoughtful & detailed

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✨ Key Features

💬 Smart Chat with Persistent Memory

• Ask questions, debug errors, refactor code
• Chat history is saved automatically
• Close VS Code and continue later from the same conversation
• Smart code blocks with one-click copy & insert
• Terminal-style command recall using ↑ / ↓

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🏗️ Project-Aware Website Builder

Describe your idea, for example:

"Create a dark-theme portfolio website"

CodeBulb will:

1. Plan the project structure
2. Create folders & files (index.html, style.css, script.js)
3. Write complete, production-ready code automatically

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🚑 Code Doctor & Auto-Fixer

• Scans your workspace
• Detects bugs, errors, and security risks
• Fixes code automatically in place

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📝 Git Commit Companion

• Click Commit in the action bar
• CodeBulb analyzes git diff
• Generates clean, professional commit messages

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🛠️ Installation

Option 1: VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl + P
3. Run:

   ext install KaranPratapio.codebulb

Or search CodeBulb in Extensions

Option 2: Install via VSIX

1. Download the latest .vsix from GitHub Releases
2. VS Code → Extensions → ... → Install from VSIX

Option 3: Run from Source

git clone https://github.com/KaraNxKP007/codebulb.git
cd codebulb
npm install

Press F5 to launch the Extension Development Host.

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🔑 Setup & Privacy

🔐 Your API keys never leave your machine. CodeBulb stores keys securely using VS Code SecretStorage. No cloud storage. No tracking.

Setup Steps

1. Click the 💡 CodeBulb icon in the Activity Bar
2. Open the Welcome Screen
3. Enter your API keys:
   • Gemini API Key (Free): Get it here
   • DeepSeek API Key (OpenRouter): Get it here
4. Click Activate 🚀

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⚙️ Configuration

Customize CodeBulb in VS Code Settings:

• Persona Example: "Be concise", "Always use TypeScript", "Explain like I'm 5"
• Model Switching Instantly toggle between Gemini & DeepSeek using the colored header buttons.

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add AmazingFeature"

4. Push to GitHub
5. Open a Pull Request

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📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

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Made with ❤️ by Karan Pratap

Bhai Code Karle.