CodeDefender

CodeDefender: The AI Sidekick for Developers & Non-Developers

What is CodeDefender?

CodeDefender is an AI-powered tool designed to augment developers (and even non-developers) in delivering high-quality code. It acts as an AI sidekick, providing features and support to improve code quality, security, and overall development experience.

Core Features

• Improve Code Quality: Enhances code quality through a better developer experience (DX).
• Multiple IDE Support: Compatible with Visual Studio, VS Code, and IntelliJ (with Eclipse coming soon).
• Dedicated Support: Offers platform and IDE extensions for comprehensive assistance.
• Cloud and On-Premise Ready: Can be installed in a private cloud or on-premise for flexible deployment.
• Free Updates: All customers receive free updates for the platform and extensions.
• Secure-by-Design: Data is protected at rest and in motion using hashing and advanced encryption.

Key Capabilities

• Broad Language Support: Supports multiple programming languages, including C/C++, C#, Java, Python, and Rust.
• Security, Performance, and Correctness Analysis: Analyzes code for security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and potential bugs.
• Code Conversion: Converts code between different programming languages.
• Documentation Generation: Automatically generates code documentation and provides code explanations.
• Response Verification: Reflects and verifies the accuracy of generated text.
• Workspace/Solution Understanding: Offers organization knowledge base support (Enterprise edition only).
• Local LLM Integration: Supports chat clients targeting Local LLMs (e.g., CodeGPT) and integrates with local Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Custom Prompts and Multiple Models: Allows for custom prompts and supports the use of multiple models.
• Enterprise-Grade Security and Privacy: Provides robust security and privacy features.

How does CodeDefender work?

CodeDefender leverages AI to analyze, understand, and improve code. It integrates with popular IDEs and supports various programming languages. By analyzing code, it can identify potential security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and bugs. It can also generate documentation, explain code, and even convert code between different languages.

How to use CodeDefender?

1. Install the extension for your preferred IDE (Visual Studio, VS Code, or IntelliJ).
2. Configure the settings to connect to your local LLMs or use the cloud-based services.
3. Start coding! CodeDefender will provide real-time analysis, suggestions, and assistance as you work.

Who is CodeDefender for?

CodeDefender is for both developers and non-developers seeking to improve the quality and security of their code. It’s beneficial for:

• Developers looking to enhance their coding efficiency and reduce errors.
• Teams that need to ensure code quality and security across projects.
• Organizations seeking to integrate AI into their development workflows.

Pricing

CodeDefender offers different pricing tiers to fit various needs:

• Basic: Free for the first 10 days with rate limiting (no credit card required).
• Pro: Private cloud installation with multiple models and custom prompts (paid monthly per developer).
• Enterprise: All features in Pro with dedicated support and volume pricing.

Use Cases

• Visual Studio 2022 & Visual Studio Code: Seamless integration with popular IDEs.
• Workspace Understanding: Provides context-aware assistance within the workspace.
• Integration with Chat Clients: Connects with chat clients targeting Local LLMs.

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According to Snyk, AI code generation tools like GitHub Copilot can introduce security vulnerabilities. CodeDefender aims to address this by providing robust security analysis features to mitigate such risks.