Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kodely?

Kodely is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent that lives in your editor. It helps you code faster and smarter by generating code, answering questions, refactoring, debugging, and more.

How is Kodely different from other AI coding assistants?

Kodely is designed to be a true autonomous agent, not just a chat interface. It can understand your codebase, use tools to interact with your development environment, and execute complex workflows without constant guidance.

Is Kodely free to use?

Yes, Kodely is free to use. However, you'll need to provide your own API key for the AI provider of your choice (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.).

Which platforms does Kodely support?

Kodely is available as a VS Code extension and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also works with VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium.

Which AI models does Kodely support?

Kodely supports a wide range of AI models from various providers:

• Anthropic: Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3 Sonnet, Claude 3 Haiku
• OpenAI: GPT-4o, GPT-4, GPT-3.5 Turbo
• Google: Gemini Pro, Gemini Ultra
• Ollama: Various local models
• Azure OpenAI: Azure-hosted OpenAI models
• Custom API endpoints that follow OpenAI's API format

Can I use Kodely offline?

Yes, you can use Kodely offline with local models through Ollama. This allows you to work without an internet connection and keep your code private.

Does Kodely send my code to external servers?

Kodely only sends code to the AI provider you've configured (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic). If you're using a local model through Ollama, your code never leaves your machine.

How does Kodely handle large codebases?

Kodely uses smart context management to handle large codebases efficiently. It can:

• Analyze file relationships
• Focus on relevant parts of the code
• Use tools to explore the codebase as needed
• Optimize token usage to fit more context within model limits

What are the system requirements for Kodely?

Kodely requires:

• VS Code 1.85.0 or higher
• Node.js 18 or higher (for some features)
• At least 4GB of RAM
• Internet connection (unless using local models)

How do I give Kodely access to my codebase?

Kodely automatically has access to the files in your open VS Code workspace. You don't need to do anything special to give it access.

Can Kodely create new files and folders?

Yes, Kodely can create new files and folders in your workspace. It will ask for your permission before making any changes to your filesystem.

Can Kodely run commands in my terminal?

Yes, Kodely can run commands in your VS Code terminal. It will ask for your permission before executing any commands.

How do I customize Kodely's behavior?

You can customize Kodely through:

• Custom instructions in the settings
• Custom modes for specialized tasks
• API configuration profiles
• Auto-approval settings for trusted actions

Can I use Kodely with multiple projects?

Yes, Kodely works with any project you open in VS Code. It adapts to the context of your current workspace.

How do I switch between different AI models?

To switch between models:

1. Click on the model selector dropdown in the Kodely panel
2. Select the model you want to use
3. Kodely will immediately switch to using that model

Kodely isn't responding or is responding slowly

This could be due to:

• API rate limits from your provider
• Large context size slowing down the model
• Network connectivity issues
• VS Code extension host limitations

Try:

• Switching to a faster model
• Reducing the context size
• Checking your internet connection
• Restarting VS Code

I'm getting API errors

Check that:

• Your API key is valid and correctly entered
• You have sufficient credits with your AI provider
• The model you're trying to use is available to you
• Your internet connection is stable

Kodely is generating incorrect code

If Kodely generates code that doesn't work:

• Provide more specific instructions
• Give feedback about what's wrong
• Try a more capable model (e.g., Claude 3 Opus or GPT-4o)
• Break down complex tasks into smaller steps

Kodely can't access certain files

This could be because:

• The files are outside your workspace
• The files are in a directory that's ignored (e.g., node_modules)
• The files are too large
• There are permission issues

Try:

• Opening the file in VS Code
• Checking your workspace configuration
• Manually providing the file content if needed

Where can I get help if I'm having issues?

If you're still having issues or have questions not covered here:

• Check the documentation
• Visit our GitHub repository
• Contact us at support@kodely.dev

How do I report a bug?

To report a bug:

1. Go to the GitHub issues page
2. Click "New Issue"
3. Select "Bug Report"
4. Fill out the template with as much detail as possible
5. Submit the issue

How do I request a feature?

To request a feature:

1. Go to the GitHub issues page
2. Click "New Issue"
3. Select "Feature Request"
4. Describe the feature you'd like to see
5. Submit the issue