OpenRefactor AI is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows developers to leverage the power of AI to refactor their code. With this tool, users can select a piece of code and use OpenAI to perform complex refactors on any programming language with the help of Language Model Libraries (LLMs).The extension provides an easy and precise way to refactor code according to the developer’s instructions. Users can save their refactoring instructions for future use.OpenRefactor AI has a roadmap that includes supporting refactoring across multiple files and improving progress indication using a stream response.To use the tool, users need to install the extension from the Visual Studio Code marketplace and set their OpenAI API key. After setting the API key, developers can select the code they want to refactor, open the Command Palette, and choose the refactoring option. They will be prompted to provide refactoring instructions. During the refactoring process, a progress bar in the status bar will indicate the progress and notify the user when it’s complete.It’s important to note that OpenRefactor AI requires an OpenAI API key, which can be obtained by signing up for an account on the OpenAI website.Overall, OpenRefactor AI is a valuable tool for developers who want to use AI technology to enhance their code refactoring process within the Visual Studio Code IDE.
