Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) launches MPLAB AI Coding Assistant, which is a Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension and free tool based on is an open-source AI code assistance, Continue. MPLAB comes preconfigured with Microchip’s AI chatbot for real-time support.
The Microchip chatbot enables a chat functionality, which allows developers to evaluate and iterate on code directly from the sidebar. This interactive support enhances the coding experience by providing highly customized, relevant real-time assistance and insights on Microchip-specific products. Additional features include advanced autocomplete for easier coding, an edit feature and error detection for efficient code modifications within the current file and integrated access to searchable Microchip documentation within the IDE.
“The MPLAB AI Coding Assistant represents a significant leap forward in software development and will transform how engineers work with Microchip products,” said Rodger Richey, vice president of development systems and academic programs at Microchip. “We’re harnessing the power of AI to provide interactive, real-time support that helps developers create better software, more quickly and with less hassle.”
Further, MPLAB AI Coding Assistant’s sidebar chat feature can deliver block diagrams directly within the VS Code interface rather than just text responses. This capability, combined with easy access to a library of documentation on Microchip microcontrollers and microprocessors, streamlines the coding process and helps enhance accuracy.
