SourceCraft Code Assistant chat interface in the JetBrains IDE
Warning
This page describes the chat features in the JetBrains IDE. To learn about the chat features in Visual Studio Code, see SourceCraft Code Assistant chat interface in Visual Studio Code.
The Code Assistant plugin has a built-in chat you can use to interact with the AI assistant right from the IDE interface.
The following scenarios are supported:
- Generating code snippets.
- Explaining code in project files or individual file sections, including code in markdown syntax intended for documentation.
- Help with debugging and troubleshooting.
- Generating tests for your code.
- Generating documentation.
- Scanning code for potential issues.
- Generating charts.
The chat supports context management.
Sending messages
Opening a chat
In the editor's right-hand panel, click SourceCraft Code Assistant Chat.
Sending a message
Write your request to the AI assistant in the message input window and click or press Enter.
For a line break in the message, press Shift + Enter.
You can ask questions in any language.
Note
The AI assistant uses the open editor tab or selected code block for context.
Stopping response generation
If, for example, you change your mind and want to rephrase your question, click in the message input window.
Rating the response
Click or in the bottom-right corner of the AI assistant's response.
Chat history
Click Clean Chat in the chat's top panel to clear your chat.
Code blocks
Click in the top-right corner of the code block to copy the code from your chat.