CodeAir
FreeRemote control your VS Code from your smartphone with AI support
About CodeAir
CodeAir is a mobile app companion for VS Code, available as a VSC extension and an Android app. It allows users to send IDE commands, text files, and images wirelessly to their VS Code workspace from their phone. It also includes AI support for QnA and more, enabling smartphone-powered remote control for Visual Studio Code.
How to Use
Install the VS Code extension and the mobile app. Start the server in VS Code using the command palette. Enter the IP address and port from VS Code into the mobile app and connect. Then, send files, images, or commands from your mobile device to VS Code.
Key Features
- Seamless file transfer between devices and VS Code
- Voice commands for VS Code control
- AI support for QnA and image transcription
- AFK mode for screen monitoring
Use Cases
- Remotely controlling VS Code from a smartphone
- Transferring code snippets and images from phone to VS Code
- Using voice commands to navigate and edit code
- Monitoring VS Code screen while away from the computer
Key Features
Pros & Cons
- Enables wireless remote control of VS Code from your phone
- Voice command support for hands-free editing
- AI-powered Q&A and image transcription integrated into the workflow
- Free to use with no subscription required
- AFK mode allows screen monitoring when away from desk
- Currently only available for Android (no iOS app)
- Requires both a VS Code extension and a mobile app
- Limited to VS Code editor only
- Dependent on local network connection between phone and computer
- AI features may have limited scope or accuracy
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