Archivist is an extension designed for Visual Studio Code, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of navigating and understanding large codebases. It utilizes advanced AI technology to provide semantic search capabilities, allowing developers to quickly find and comprehend code snippets. This tool is particularly useful for programmers working with extensive or complex projects, where traditional search methods might fall short.
To install Archivist, launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the command provided on the marketplace page, and press enter. The installation process is straightforward and requires minimal configuration.
Upon installation, Archivist creates a .archivist
directory in your project with a config.json
file. You can specify files to exclude from indexing using gitignore
syntax in this configuration file.
Index Codebase
to begin indexing your files.Currently, Archivist supports the following programming languages:
Files not written in these languages are excluded from indexing, but support for additional languages is expected in future updates.
Archivist offers a robust solution for developers looking to enhance their productivity and code understanding through AI-powered semantic search. Its real-time indexing and automatic summarization features make it a valuable tool for managing and navigating complex codebases efficiently.