ProxyAI

ProxyAI: The AI-Powered Code Assistant for JetBrains IDEs

What is ProxyAI? ProxyAI is an innovative AI-powered code assistant designed to seamlessly integrate with JetBrains IDEs, offering a suite of features aimed at boosting developer productivity and streamlining the coding workflow. It's a compelling alternative to other AI coding tools like Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and JetBrains' own AI Assistant plugin.

Key Features of ProxyAI:

• Highly Configurable: ProxyAI allows you to connect to various top-tier language models (LLMs) using your own API key. You can also leverage privately hosted models within your corporate network for enhanced security and control.
• Cloud Providers & Custom Setups: Integrate with leading cloud providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, and Mistral. You can also utilize self-hosted models for completely offline functionality.
• Bring Your Own Key: Connect with your preferred provider by simply using your existing API key.
• Custom Setup: Integrate privately hosted models using an OpenAI API-compatible configuration.
• Open-Source & Local LLM Support: ProxyAI distinguishes itself by being an open-source extension that allows you to connect your locally running LLMs with JetBrains IDEs. This ensures full AI assistance without the need to send data externally or rely on a constant internet connection.
• Ollama Integration: Seamlessly detect and utilize models managed by Ollama.
• GGUF Support: Easily connect custom models in the GGUF format.
• LLaMA C/C++ Integration: Run a variety of open-source LLMs without needing third-party software.

Core Functionalities:

1. Chat

Engage in a ChatGPT-like interface directly within your IDE. Ask coding-related questions, share screenshots for context, seek explanations, and get guidance on your projects without ever leaving your development environment.

• Use Images: Upload images manually or enable automatic screenshot detection to provide visual context to your questions.
• Reference Files and Folders: Quickly access and reference your project files and folders for context-aware coding assistance.
• Reference Web Documentation: Easily pull in relevant web documentation directly into your chat. This is incredibly helpful for referencing API docs, library guides, framework manuals, and more.
• Search the Web: Connect your LLM to the web and ProxyAI will find the most relevant information to answer your queries.
• Customize your assistant: Choose from multiple different personas for specific needs, whether you're looking to learn, write or proofread.

2. Code

ProxyAI provides a suite of powerful code-related features to streamline your development process.

• Next Edits: Get multi-line code edits suggested based on your recent coding activity as you type.
• Autocomplete Your Code: Receive both single-line and whole-function autocomplete suggestions as you code.
• Edit Code in Natural Language: Simply highlight the code you want to modify, describe the changes you want to make in natural language, and let ProxyAI handle the rest.
• Get Name Suggestions: Receive context-aware naming suggestions for methods, variables, and other code elements.
• Generate Commit Messages: Automatically generate concise and descriptive commit messages based on the changes you've made to your codebase.

3. Offline Development Support

For developers who require offline functionality or prefer to keep their data local, ProxyAI offers robust support for local open-source language models through llama.cpp and Ollama integration. Enjoy a complete AI-assisted coding experience without the need for an internet connection or sending data to external servers.

Privacy Considerations:

ProxyAI prioritizes user privacy. It does not collect or store any sensitive information. Anonymous usage data is collected with user consent to understand how developers interact with the extension, including which features are most used and which providers are preferred.

License:

ProxyAI is open-source software licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

Who is ProxyAI for?

ProxyAI is ideal for:

• Developers seeking AI-powered code assistance within their JetBrains IDEs.
• Users who require offline functionality and the ability to use local LLMs.
• Developers who prioritize privacy and data security.
• Teams that need to integrate AI coding tools within a corporate network using privately hosted models.

How does ProxyAI work?

ProxyAI works by connecting your JetBrains IDE to a language model (either cloud-based or locally hosted). It uses the LLM to provide code suggestions, answer questions, and perform other AI-assisted tasks. The open-source nature of ProxyAI allows for deep customization and integration, allowing developers to tailor the tool to their specific needs and workflows.

Why choose ProxyAI?

ProxyAI offers a unique combination of features and benefits, including:

• Flexibility: Support for both cloud-based and locally hosted LLMs.
• Privacy: No collection or storage of sensitive user data.
• Open-source: Licensed under the Apache License 2.0, allowing for community contributions and customization.
• Comprehensive Features: A wide range of features, including chat, code completion, and natural language editing.

By offering these features and focusing on developer control and privacy, ProxyAI positions itself as a powerful and versatile AI coding assistant for JetBrains IDE users.