Coder

Coder is an AI-powered code generation tool designed to help developers ship code faster. It leverages artificial intelligence to generate pull requests based on project issues, streamlining the development process and boosting productivity.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Demo
• Setup
  • Simple Mode Setup
  • Advanced Mode Setup
  • Database Setup with Neon & Drizzle
• Usage
• Deployment
• Contributing
• FAQ
• License
• Acknowledgements
• Contact

Features

• AI-Generated Pull Requests: Automatically create PRs based on issue descriptions and context.
• GitHub Integration: Seamless connection with your GitHub repositories to manage issues more effectively.
• Template Management: Create and utilize templates for consistent code generation and task automation.
• Instruction System: Define custom instructions to guide AI-generated code outputs tailored to specific needs.
• Machine Learning Model Adaptation: Utilize machine learning models to modify existing code to improve performance and readability.
• Multi-Project Support: Manage multiple projects within a singular advanced workspace.
• Simple and Advanced Modes: Choose between straightforward setups or a feature-rich development environment, enabling customization according to user skill levels.
• Real-time Code Improvement: Use AI to analyze and suggest optimizations for existing code directly from repositories.

Demo

Check out the latest demo of Coder in action: Coder Demo

Setup

Coder offers two setup modes: Simple and Advanced. Choose the one that best fits your needs.

Simple Mode Setup

Follow these instructions to set up a simple environment that supports AI features.

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/bastosmichael/coder.git
   cd coder

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables Copy the .env.example to .env.development.local and fill in the respective values. Pull any existing values from Vercel so your local environment matches production:

   cp .env.example .env.development.local
   vercel env pull .env.development.local

   Required variables:

   • NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_MODE=simple
   • ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=
   • OPENAI_API_KEY=
   • DATABASE_URL=
   • GITHUB_PAT=

4. Run the Application

   npm run dev

Advanced Mode Setup

For a full-fledged development environment, follow the setup instructions for Advanced Mode.

• Additional setup steps specific to enabling more complex AI features will be provided in future updates.

Database Setup with Neon & Drizzle

1. Create a Postgres database in Neon or open the Neon console from your Vercel project.

2. Make sure the connection string is stored in your Vercel DATABASE_URL environment variable.

3. Pull the latest environment variables locally and run the migrations with Drizzle:

   vercel env pull .env.development.local
   npm run db:migrate

This ensures your local database schema matches the one deployed on Vercel.

Usage

To maximize productivity with Coder, follow these steps to utilize its AI features effectively:

1. Create a Workspace: Start by creating a new workspace to organize your projects effectively.
2. Add a Project: Within your workspace, create a new project and connect it to a GitHub repository.
3. Generate AI Suggestions: After creating an issue in the project, utilize AI to generate code suggestions and improvements. This can be done easily through the application interface.
4. Create an Issue: Describe the feature or bug fix you want to implement, and let the AI generate a corresponding pull request.
5. Review and Merge PR: Use the AI suggestions, make necessary adjustments, and merge the pull request into your main branch.

Deployment

To deploy Coder to Vercel and utilize its AI capabilities:

1. Fork the Coder repository to your GitHub account.

2. Sign up for a Vercel account if you haven't already.

3. Click the button below to start the deployment process:

   

4. Follow the prompts to configure your deployment, ensuring all required environment variables are set.

5. After deployment, set up your database and run migrations:

   npx vercel env pull .env.development.local
   npm run db:migrate

For more detailed deployment instructions, including advanced configurations, please refer to our deployment guide.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to Coder! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them with a clear, descriptive message.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Submit a pull request to the main Coder repository.

Please read our Contribution Guidelines for more details on our code of conduct, branch naming conventions, and pull request process.

FAQ

Q: How does Coder generate code? A: Coder uses advanced AI models to analyze your project structure, issue descriptions, and custom instructions to generate contextually appropriate code.

Q: Is my code safe and private? A: Yes, Coder takes security seriously. We do not store your code, and all processing is done securely. However, please review our privacy policy for more details.

Q: Can I use Coder with private repositories? A: Yes, Coder supports both public and private GitHub repositories.

For more frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.

License

Coder is open-source software licensed under the MIT license.

Acknowledgements

Coder is built using various open-source libraries and tools. A special thanks to all contributors and maintainers, including:

• Next.js
• React
• Tailwind CSS
• Drizzle ORM
• Buildware
• All contributors who helped enhance the AI capabilities in this project.