Ask HN: GitHub Copilot Alternatives 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? I use it in conjunction with IntellIJ. |
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.
"Keep in mind you currently may have to change your Java Boot Runtime for the IDE to make it work."
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.
It is still a WIP, and pending a major overhaul (both implementation and the UX), but it works already, and helps me realise my ideas (games):
- https://www.gamedev.pl/games/monster-steps/ - source: https://github.com/gamedevpl/www.gamedev.pl/tree/master/game... (the idea and majority of code is AI generated)
- https://www.gamedev.pl/games/nukes/ - source: https://github.com/gamedevpl/www.gamedev.pl/tree/gh-pages/ga... (my idea for game, a lot of code is generated)
also the tool is developed using the tool itself
the difference compared to main-stream tools is that I can adjust it to my needs as much as I want.
Additionally, CodeGPT supports local LLMs, which can be useful if you're concerned about data privacy or want to work offline.
Thanks by sharing your experience.
there are many others pen source and close source https://aiagentsdirectory.com/category/coding
Use "instruction @web @Flask" to search the internet and Flask docs before answering, for example.
Some VSCode extensions from a quick search:
Tabnine
Amazon Q
Continue
Codeium
Blackbox
CodeGPT
Gemini Code Assist
Cody
Double
And probably worse than the copilot, aider and vscode combo