Chat

Bito AI chat is the most flexible way to use AI assistance. You can type any technical question to generate the best possible response. Check out these Bito AI Examplesto understand all you can do with Bito.

To use AI Chat, type the question in the chat box, and press 'Enter' to send. You can add a new line in the question with 'CTRL + ENTER'.

Depending on the size and complexity of the prompt, Bito AI may take a few seconds to return the response. While you wait, Bito acts funny 😂 and displays a witty message generated via AI as we like to eat our dog food 🐶.

Bito makes it super easy to use the answer generated by AI. You can copy the response to the clipboard or insert it directly into the code editor in the cursor.

You can take the following actions on the Chat output

1. Regenerate the results by clicking the "Regenerate" button.

2. Copy the output to the clipboard, insert it into the code editor, or view the diff between the proposed and original code.

3. Modify the prompt by clicking the "Edit Prompt" button next to the question.

Templates

Generating the best possible response is as much science as art. The Bito AI models are built on the same technology as chatGPT handles the science part. Crafting a good prompt is the art part. The Templates in Bito takes the burden off your shoulder in being crafty. You can select a piece of code and use one of the eight prompts, whether you want to check the code for performance or add error handling. Behind-the-scene actor "Bito Prompt Manager" crafts a well-versed prompt that squeezes the best response out of the machine. You can also save your favorite prompts for quick access anytime. Check out .

Templates are accessible:

a. In the Bito panel

b. from the code editor's context menu

c. through the command palette in Visual Studio code.

Diff View

Any Shortcut such as "Performance Check" or "Improve Readability" that proposes changes to your existing code automatically opens a "Diff View" between the proposed and actual code. This allows you to review the changes before accepting them into your code. The diff view opens automatically when Bito AI returns the proposed changes. You can also view the diff at any point through the "Diff" action.

History

The history of your conversation with Bito AI is stored locally on your machine (we respect the privacy of your data) and is available in the History section in the Bito panel.

Bito's AI helps developers dramatically accelerate their impact. It's a Swiss Army knife of capabilities that can 10x your developer productivity and save you an hour a day, using the same models as ChatGPT!

Bito AI makes it easy to write code, understand syntax, write test cases, explain code, comment on code, check security, and even explain high-level concepts. Trained on billions of lines of code and millions of documents, it's pretty incredible what we can help you do without having to search the web or waste time on tedious stuff.

Getting Started with Bito

Bito features are available through the extensions, built to work with Visual Studio Code, JetBrain IDEs, and Chrome web browsers.

If you don't already have Bito installed, you can download it from the respective marketplaces:

More information on installing Bito extensions can be found at .

What can you do with Bito?

Bito AI is a general-purpose AI assistance in that developers can ask any technical question, generate code from the natural language prompts, and get feedback on the existing code. Here are some things you can do with Bito AI Knowledge Assistance.

1. Generate Code: Ask Bito to generate code in any language with the natural language prompt. (e.g., write a Java function to convert a number from one base to another)

2. Command Syntax: Ask for the syntax of any technical command. (e.g., How to set a global variable for git?")

3. Test Cases: Generate test cases for the code.

Here is a 2-minute overview of Bito. Learn more about Bito features at , and check out the AI examples at

Getting Support

• Connect with the Bito public community on Slack to interact with the Bito team and other users worldwide.

• If you need help with anything else, e-mail us at [email protected].

Visual Studio Code

1. In Visual Studio Code, go to the extension tab and search for Bito.

1. Install the extension. We recommend you restart the IDE after the installation is complete.

2. After a successful install, the Bito logo appears in the Visual Studio Code pane.

1. Click the Bito logo to launch the extension and complete the setup process. You will either need to create a new workspace if you are the first in your company to install Bito or join an existing workspace created by a co-worker. See

JetBrains IDEs

1. In JetBrain IDEs such as IntelliJ, go to File -> Settings to open the Settings dialog, and click Plugins -> Marketplace tab in the settings dialog. Search for Bito.

2. Click "Install" to install the Bito extension. We recommend you restart the IDE after the installation is complete.

3. Bito panel will appear on the right-hand sidebar. Click it to complete the setup process. You will either need to create a new workspace if you are the first in your company to install Bito or join an existing workspace created by a co-worker. See

Chrome Extension

Bito's Chrome Extension is the easiest way to try out Bito AI. You can install it quickly with this link on the Google Chrome Extension Store.

After you install it, Bito AI will appear in the Chrome toolbar. We recommend that you pin it so you can get to it quickly.

#1 Bito JetBrain Extension doesn't work in Android Studio.

Bito plugin needs support for the JCEF browser, which is not included in Android Studio due to its default boot runtime setup. You can change the default Boot runtime settings in Android Studio to a version that supports the JCEF browser and get Bito running on Android Studio Given below are the instructions:

This document explains some of Bito's privacy and security practices. You can read our full Privacy Policy at .

Bito AI Assistant

Bito doesn't store any code you give as input to the Bito AI. However, the code snippets you select are sent to our servers for processing.

Any response generated by the AI Assistance is stored locally on your machine to show the history in Bito UI. You can clear the history anytime you want from the Bito UI.

In Bito, team members collaborate by joining a workspace. In most cases, every organization would create one Workspace. Anyone can install Bito, create a workspace for their team, and invite their coworkers to the Workspace. Creating and joining a workspace is a quick process in Bito. It unlocks many benefits, such as co-creating and sharing the knowledge around code, participating in the conversations, and setting the visibility of the content to all or select members in the Workspace.

Creating a Workspace

1. After you install the Bito extension, click the "Sign up or Sign-in" button on the Bito app page. In the next screen, enter your work e-mail address, and verify through a six-digit code sent to your e-mail address.

2. Once your e-mail is verified, you will get an option to create a new workspace. If you have already joined or are invited to a workspace, the link to create a new workspace will appear at the bottom of the screen.

3. Enter the name of the Workspace. You will get the following options at the time of creating the Workspace. You can accept all the default settings or modify the settings as needed.

Inviting coworkers to the Workspace

You can use Bito in a single-player mode for all the use cases. However, it works best when your coworkers join the Workspace to collaborate with Bito. There are three ways you can invite your coworkers.

Option 1 - Allow your work e-mail domain for the Workspace. This setting is turned on by default, and all users with the same e-mail domain as yours will automatically see the Workspace under "Pending Invitations" when signing up in Bito. You can manage this setting after you create the Workspace through the "Settings" page in your Bito account.

Option 2 - Invite your coworkers via e-mail when you create your Workspace or later from your workspace setting.

Option 3- Share a web link specific to your Workspace via the channel of your choice: e-mail, Slack, or Teams. The link is automatically created and shown when creating a workspace or on the workspace settings page.

Joining an existing Workspace

After you install the Bito extension, sign up with your work e-mail. If your e-mail domain is allowed for the Workspace, or your coworker invited you, you will see the Workspace listed during the sign-up flow under the "Pending Invitation" list. Joining your company or team Workspace takes less than a minute.

Alternatively, you can join the Workspace through the Workspace link shared by your coworker.

Introduction

🤯 Sick of typing out long prompts every time? 😩 Bito's got your back! Now, create custom prompt templates for all your frequently used prompts and save yourself some stress.

With "Create Prompt Template," you can create and save custom prompt templates for use in your IDE. By defining a custom template with a template name and prompt, Bito can execute the prompt as is on the selected code. With this feature, you can save time and streamline your workflow by quickly executing frequently used prompts without inputting them manually each time.

Bito UI in Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs is entirely keyboard accessible. You can navigate Bito UI with standard keyboard actions such as TAB, SHIFT+TAB, ENTER, and ESC keys. Additionally, you can use the following shortcuts for quick operations.

General

Question & Answers

The following keyboard shortcuts work after the Q/A block is selected.

Change Default Keyboard Shortcuts

Bito has carefully selected the keyboard shortcuts after thorough testing. However, it's possible that Bito selected key combination may conflict with IDE or other extensions shortcut. You can change the Bito default shortcut keys to avoid such conflicts.

Visual Studio Code Editor

1. To Open the Keyboards Shortcuts editor in VS Code, navigate to the menu under File > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts. (Code > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts on macOS)

1. Search for default available commands, keybindings, or Bito extension-specific commands in VSCode keyboard shortcut editor.

1. Finding a conflict in Key binding → Search for the key and take necessary action, e.g., Remove or Reset.

1. Add a new key binding or map the existing Bito extension command. Provide the necessary information (Command ID) to add the new key binding.

JetBrain

JetBrain Document:

1. File > settings > keymaps > configure keymaps

1. Bito extension shortcuts can be overwritten by going into the File > Settings > Keymaps > configure keymaps > to the action you want to assign. It will also overwrite the Bito shortcut if there are conflicts.

2. Bito extension keyboard shortcuts can be changed from the IntelliJ settings. File > Settings > Keymaps > configure keymaps > plugins > Bito > action you want to change by right click.

3. Bito extension Keyboard shortcuts can be deleted from the IntelliJ settings. File > Settings > Keymaps > configure keymaps > plugins > Bito > action you want to delete by right click.

IDE V1.0.136 & CLI V3.1 - 18th May 2023

New Features

Language support for AI Output: We're excited to announce that Bito now supports multiple languages in IDEs, allowing you to converse in your preferred language. With this update, you can easily switch to your desired language within the chat interface.

Supported languages: English, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

How to Access:

1. Click on the settings icon in the plugin interface's top right corner.

2. Select your preferred language from the list of supported languages.

3. Save your choice; Bito will now communicate with you in the selected language.

Note: All responses from Bito will appear in the selected language, regardless of the input language.

Enjoy the convenience of conversing with Bito in your native language and take your coding experience to a new level!

Custom Templates in IDE Context Menu: Your requests are our priority! We are pleased to introduce running "Custom Prompt Templates" to the IDE context menu. Building on the success of our previous release, where we introduced custom templates in the Bito plugin, we've taken it a step further. Now, you can access your personalized templates directly from the context menu in your IDE from "Run Custom Prompt Template"

Clicking "Run Custom Prompt Template" opens up a list of your templates in the Command Pallet or other secondary menu, depending on your IDE.

Introducing Context in Bito CLI: Bito CLI can now remember previous conversations, allowing for a more seamless and contextual experience. With the addition of context file support, you can now pass a context file using the -c command to preserve the context and history of your conversation. Watch our helpful tutorial to learn more about utilizing context files in Bito CLI.

Say goodbye to repetitive context-setting and dive straight into productive and context-aware discussions with Bito CLI! 💬💡

Improvement and Bug fixes

Bito Version 1.0.135 and IntelliJ IDEA 2021.1.x Compatibility: We recently discovered an issue where Bito version 1.0.135 was not compatible with specific older versions of IntelliJ IDEA. We want to assure you that we have addressed this compatibility concern, and Bito is now fully compatible with IntelliJ IDEA.

Automatic CLI updates: Say goodbye to manual updates! We're thrilled to introduce the CLI Auto-update feature. With this, Bito CLI will automatically check for updates whenever you open it. If a new version is available, the CLI will seamlessly update itself, ensuring you're always equipped with the latest enhancements, bug fixes, and features. Stay ahead of the curve without the hassle of manual updates!

IDE V1.0.135 - 1st May 2023

New Features

Introducing Custom Prompt Template: Bito allows you to create and save custom prompt templates for IDEs. Define a template name and prompt, and Bito will execute it on the selected code. You can add up to 4 custom templates and edit or remove them as needed. Learn more about .

Improvement and Bug fixes

1. Resolved OTP verification issue: Unfortunately, some customers experienced an issue last week where they could not complete OTP verification during login to the Bito Plugin. We are happy to report that this issue has been resolved in the latest release.

2. Fix for Context Menu and Shortcuts on Ubuntu 2023.1 JetBrains: Fixed an issue where the context menu and shortcuts were not functioning correctly on Ubuntu 2023.1 JetBrains, causing the selection of code and options like explain code not to work as intended. This has now been resolved.

IDE V1.0.134 & CLI 3.0 - 14th April 2023

New Features

1. CLI "My Prompt": We're excited to announce the launch of Bito CLI My Prompt, our first step in empowering developers to automate tasks with AI. My Prompt makes creating accurate and concise prompts for your development tasks easy, reusing them with simple Bito commands. It allows you to automate various coding tasks, such as generating commit messages, test data, or code documentation. The possibilities are limitless. Two new command line options support My Prompt feature:

-p option: To specify a file containing the prompt or instructions for the AI models to operate.

-f option: To specify the file to perform the operation/instructions described in the prompt file.

Here are two examples for you to see My Prompt in action:

Create Git Commit Messages and Markdown Documentation with Ease using Bito CLI My Prompt

Generate test data using Bito CLI My Prompt:

1. Generate Unit Test Shortcut (Waitlist): With this new shortcut button, developers can now easily generate unit tests for their code with just a click. This new feature is designed to streamline the testing process and improve code quality, making it easier for developers to deliver high-quality work.

   Be the first to try our exciting new feature! You can now add yourself to the waitlist by clicking on the icon.

Improvement and Bug fixes:

1. Improved Explain Code Shortcut: Previously, the Explain Code shortcut button provided a summary of the code logic, but with our latest update, it now also provides a detailed, step-by-step explanation of the code. We have merged two previous shortcuts into one. Now, developers can easily understand the code logic and its components.

2. We've fixed an issue where the CTRL+C command was not working on Mac OS. Now, you can easily copy and paste text without any problems.

3. We've resolved an issue with context menus and shortcuts not working on Ubuntu 2023.1 JetBrains. This fix ensures that all shortcuts and context menus work as expected, making it easier for developers to navigate the IDE.

IDE V1.0.133 - 30th March 2023

New Features

1. Chat Session History: In the last release, we added . This release lets you view past chat sessions on the chat interface. The history feature is located at the top right corner of the chat interface. With this, users can easily revisit their past conversations, making it easier to pick up where they left off. Additionally, users can share their past chat sessions with colleagues, making it easier to collaborate and share knowledge. The new chat session History adds another layer of convenience and functionality to the AI assistant.

1. GPT-4: We are thrilled to announce that we have integrated GPT-4, the industry's latest and most powerful generation model. With GPT-4 integration, Bito's AI assistant is now even more powerful and capable of providing detailed and accurate responses to various programming-related queries. Developers can ask complex questions and receive natural language responses that are both helpful and informative.

2. Long Code Input: Bito fully leverages GPT-4's increased token limit. With this, users could input and receive feedback on larger blocks of code, making it easier to troubleshoot and optimize code for performance. The exact size of the code depends on many factors, including how long the current chat session is. Bito can take 2-3x longer code input than the input length supported by the previous version of Bito.

Improvement and Bug fixes:

1. Stop Generation in Chat Interface: We have added a Stop Generation button to our chat interface, allowing users to stop the response generation process anytime. This feature will be especially helpful in cases where users have asked a question incorrectly or want to modify their question before receiving a response.

1. Diff View Bug Fix – We have resolved a bug in our VS Code Extension v1.0.132. The bug affected one of our key features, Diff view, which provides a side-by-side view of changes proposed by Bito AI in the IDE. The bug was causing multiple diff views to open simultaneously, which could be confusing. This has been fixed now.

IDE V1.0.132 & CLI V2.0 - 16th March 2023

New Features

1. Context-Aware Chat: Our latest update is the most critical one since our launch. Many of our users had requested an interactive chat experience similar to ChatGPT, which was unavailable in earlier versions. With this new update, you can now ask follow-up questions to refine the output, which considers the chat history for context. You can initiate a chat session with a custom request, use Bito Shortcuts like Performance Check, and follow up with additional prompts. To give you an idea of how it works, here is an example of an interactive chat session.

1. Instant Results: With the latest release of Bito, you can now experience instant results that appear within seconds. In previous versions, users had to wait patiently while being entertained by amusing messages, but we understand that this could become frustrating over time. This new update implements streaming output, allowing you to access the information you need with minimal delay immediately.

Note: Context-Aware Chat and Instant Results are available in the latest version of and .

Improvements & Bug Fixes

1. Dynamic Font Size & Family: This feature in Bito adjusts the interface's font size and family dynamically based on the font size you have set up in your Integrated Development Environment (IDE) settings. The goal of this feature is to make the chat interface more accessible and comfortable to use for all users, regardless of their font preferences, visual acuity, or screen size.

2. Configure Keyboard Shortcuts: This feature allows users to customize the default keyboard shortcuts in Bito to avoid conflicts with other IDE-specific shortcuts they may be using. By configuring keyboard shortcuts, users can streamline their workflow and increase their productivity by accessing Bito functions more quickly and efficiently. The instructions for configuring keyboard shortcuts in Bito are in this .

IDE V1.0.130 - 24nd Feb 2023

New Features

1. Diff View: Bito Shortcuts added many quick operations on your existing code, such as checking performance, improving code readability, or security check. The Diff View in IDE now gives a side-by-side view of the changes proposed by Bito AI. Bito automatically creates a temp file with the proposed code changes and displays diff view with your current code file. IDE's built-in "diff review feature" lets you review and accept/reject the changes. We love that Bito AI can improve your code in many ways, but we want you to be in control while incorporating changes to your code repository. Diff view is built just for that.

1. Keyboard Accessibility: We have added keyboard accessibility to all UI elements in Bito. You can navigate with Tab and Shift + Tab. Standard keys such as Enter, ESC, and Up/Down arrows work. You can also move between Q&A with the Up and Down arrow keys once the Q/A container is focused.

2. Keyboard Shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts for the most commonly used commands.

   • SHIFT+ CTRL + O: Brings Bito panel in focus. With this shortcut, you can toggle Bito Panel on/off in the JetBrains extensions. In VS Code, the shortcut will open the Bito panel (if not already opened). You can use shortcuts of other tabs (e.g. CTRL + SHIFT + E for Explorer) to close Bito.

1. Edit prompt lets you modify a previously executed prompt. You can edit any prompt with the "Edit Prompt" action next to the question.

To modify the most recent prompt, click the "Redo" icon in the chatbox.

Improvements & Bug Fixes

1. The Bito icon in the JetBrains IDE is optimized, so the extension panel doesn't take up space when not in use.

V1.0.129 - 31st Jan 2023

Improvements & Bug Fixes

1. Code Block formatting and syntax highlighting make it easy to distinguish code from the text content in the chat output. When you use Shortcuts to transform any existing code, the original code is collapsed by default in the question box, thus giving more space for the answer, and the output code is formatted and syntax highlighted.

1. Several UI improvements to make Bito look and work great in your IDE. We have reduced padding around the questions and answers blocks so you see more content. The scrollbars are optimized to take up less space and reduce visual clutter.

V1.0.128 - 18th Jan 2023

New Features

1. Shortcuts give your existing code power of Bito AI. Select any code snippet in your code editor, and use Bito Shortcuts to run security, performance, or style check. Know how the code works, what it does, or generate comments. You can clean code, improve readability or automatically add exception handling. Behind the scene, we automatically generate the best possible prompt for the best AI output, so you don't have to spend time with prompts.

Improvements & Bug Fixes

1. Fixed crash when using Bito JetBrain extension with PyCharm.

2. Fixed Git dependency issue in the Visual Studio Code extension.

V1.0.127 - 13th Jan 2023

New Features

1. Additional pre-defined prompts to improve the quality and readability of the code.

   • Improve Readability - Makes code more readable by organizing the better

   • Clean Code - Remove debugging, commented code, and log-related code.

Improvement and Bug Fixes

1. Improved UX for smaller screen resolution.

V1.0.125 - 26th Dec 2022

New Features

1. Pre-defined prompts for various checks on your existing code. Select your code and choose one of the below options:

   • Explain Steps: Explain "How the code works?".

   • Explain Code: Explain "What does this code do?"

Improvements & Bug Fixes

1. Keyboard support for the AI Chatbox. Send the request with 'Enter' and add a new line to the chat with 'CTRL+Enter.'

Bito AI Assistance can help with generating new content or help with your existing code.

Click on each use case for an example instruction and response.

• Generate Code

• Command Syntax

Generate Code

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Command Syntax

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Learn Technical Concepts

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Test Case

Instruction

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Explain this Code

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Comment Method

Instruction

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Improve Performance

Instruction

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Check for Security

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Find Style Issues

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