I'm currently using GitHub Copilot, but I often see problems interpreting commands and limitations in responses when compared to more advanced models (Claude/ChatGTP 4).
I've searched a few times, but I've never found any references to the implemented version (model).
So, I ask: what development tools are you using? Copilot, or are there better alternatives?
With all these agent, I am beginning to feel they all have the 'same' source and only differentiate in the UI/UX component. My mind is into the route to use AI agent as an exercise to create yet another, AI agent.
In some ways it makes sense to run your own LLM locally, one that's optimized for your tech stack and code base. For this reason I prefer the concept of Continue to Cursor.
Here's a version that keeps closer to the original text while fixing the main typos:
Very happy with https://supermaven.com. Switched to it from Copilot, and it's faster and has a much better understanding of what I'm trying to do. I think it uses a git diff + some other stuff that it feeds into the context window that makes it so that when I'm working on a new feature, when i’m creating say the 3rd it understands what I'm going to write even if the file is empty.
If you're just looking for something that's similar in the auto-complete category, I'd suggest adding the Continue plugin/extension (https://docs.continue.dev/quickstart#jetbrains) and pointing it at Claude 3.5.
If you haven't tried it yet I'd also suggest trying https://aider.chat/. It's outside of the IDE but I find it's the right level of 'agent' for where we currently are with models. Even if you use it for nothing else it's nice to be able to run the `/test` command and have it use the test output to fix errors.
Interesting. Claude has (at least in my tests) best results than GitHub Copilot. About using in IntelliJ, I read some people talking about changing the Java Boot. Do you know what configuration I need to change?
"Keep in mind you currently may have to change your Java Boot Runtime for the IDE to make it work."
I've had a great experience using the IntelliJ plugin called CodeGPT (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/21056-codegpt). What I really like about it is that it allows you to bring your own API key for various providers like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Additionally, CodeGPT supports local LLMs, which can be useful if you're concerned about data privacy or want to work offline.
Seems to be interesting. Unfortunately, I can't run anything local with reasonable time response. By the way, I need to search again about this, maybe de Llama local runs better now with recent improvements on the model.
I think Cursor is very useful, fully compatible with vscode, basically do not use their own code, write their own instructions, Cursor is fully executed, no matter how many times to modify, it will not complain. You can try it. I think you'll love it.
Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/
I have been using Zed for the last several months, and their new Zed AI addition is quite good, which I think is only available with their Preview (i.e. beta channel) release this far. It also comes with free in-app access to Claude 3.5 Sonnet (at least for now).
CodeGPT is one of the most versatile, offering nearly the same features as Copilot. It also provides portable AI agents with context awareness and can be used in VSCODE, IntelliJ, and Cursor.
