OpenRefactor

The Visual Studio Code extension OpenRefactorAI is a tool that uses OpenAI to refactor your code according to your instructions. This means that you can use the power of AI to refactor pieces of code with ease and precision.

To use OpenRefactorAI, simply install the extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. Once installed, you will need to set your OpenAI API key. To do this, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) and enter OpenRefactorAI: Set OpenAI API key. Once you've set your API key, you can start refactoring your code.

To refactor a piece of code, simply select it and open the Command Palette. Then, enter OpenRefactorAI: Refactor. You will then be asked to provide refactoring instructions. OpenRefactorAI will then show a progress bar in the status bar during the refactoring process and inform you when it's complete.

OpenRefactorAI can be used to refactor a variety of different types of code, including:

• Extracting methods
• Renaming variables and methods
• Moving code to different files
• Introducing new variables and methods
• Changing the order of code
• Removing unused code

OpenRefactorAI is a powerful tool that can help you to refactor your code more quickly and easily. It is a great option for developers who want to improve the quality and maintainability of their code.

Here are some examples of how you can use OpenRefactorAI:

• Extract a long and complex method into a separate method.
• Rename a variable to make it more descriptive.
• Move a group of related functions to a separate file.
• Introduce a new variable to store a frequently used value.
• Change the order of code to improve readability.
• Remove unused code to reduce the size and complexity of your codebase.

OpenRefactorAI is still under development, but it is a promising tool for code refactoring. It has the potential to make code refactoring more accessible and efficient for developers of all skill levels.