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GitHub Copilot
Use: Code autocompletion, suggestions, boilerplate code generation
Technology: Powered by OpenAI Codex
Languages: Supports many (JavaScript, Python, PHP, etc.)
Platform: VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim
📌 Best for quick coding and pair programming
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Tabnine
Use: AI-based autocompletion, context-aware code
Specialty: Works with local models (private repo support)
Platform: All major IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)
📌 Secure option for enterprise teams
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Codeium
Use: Free alternative to Copilot with fast autocompletion
Specialty: Lightweight, fast, supports 70+ languages
Bonus: Free for individuals
📌 Great for students and indie developers
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AskCodi
Use: Converts natural language to code
Tools: Code generator, SQL generator, Docstring generator, Unit test creator
Frameworks: Flask, React, Node.js etc.
📌 Best for multi-purpose small AI tasks
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Amazon CodeWhisperer
Use: Code recommendations and vulnerability detection
Best For: AWS developers
Bonus: Integrates with AWS Toolkit
📌 Ideal if you’re using AWS cloud services
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MutableAI
Use: Auto-refactoring, doc generation, test suggestions
Feature: Converts functions into clean code instantly
Extra: AI PR reviews (Beta)
📌 Best for clean and production-grade code
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Phind (formerly Hello, AI)
Use: AI-powered search engine for developers
Works Like: Stack Overflow + AI answers
Benefit: Provides code snippets and explanation instantly
📌 Time-saving alternative to Googling errors
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Codex by OpenAI
Use: Base model behind Copilot, you can build your own apps on it
Function: Translate plain language into working code
📌 For building your own AI coding assistant
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Sourcery
Use: Refactor Python code
Platform: VS Code, JetBrains
Bonus: Analyzes and improves existing code
📌 Perfect for Python developers focused on quality
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Cody by Sourcegraph
Use: AI coding assistant focused on large codebase navigation
Feature: Ask questions about large repositories and get answers
Good For: Enterprises and big teams
📌 For navigating and understanding big projects