Unlocking the Future of Code Refactoring with AI 🚀
AI coding assistants are transforming how developers generate code, but refactoring—tasks like renaming symbols and managing imports—still consumes too much time and tokens. Traditional methods often fall short in large projects, leading to inefficiency.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s possible:
- Current Limitations:
- Searches for symbol occurrences can be unreliable.
- Text patch generation is costly in terms of tokens.
- The Game Changer:
- Use the IDE’s built-in refactoring engine for fast, accurate results with minimal token usage.
The “AI-calls-Editor” Approach:
- Create the MCP Extension in Visual Studio Code.
- Register the MCP Server to streamline operations.
- Leverage Its Capabilities for quick renaming.
This solution not only cuts costs but also enhances productivity! 💻✨
Interested? Check out the prototype here: AI Calls Editor and share your thoughts! Let’s drive the future of coding together!
