IDE
IDE extension and developer workflows
How developer users connect Kaidera workflows to their IDE, project files, and selected-code questions.
Created from Phase 2 docs inventory and IDE extension planning notes.
Who this is for
The IDE extension is for developer users who need Kaidera support while working close to code or project files. It is not required for every business user.
What it does
The extension should help users authenticate, ask questions from the IDE, inspect project context, browse relevant files where allowed, and route selected-code questions back into Kaidera workflows.
Authentication
Supported authentication can include device flow or personal access token patterns depending on the customer configuration. Users should follow the approved organisation process rather than sharing tokens in project notes.
Sidebar chat
Sidebar chat should help a developer ask project-aware questions without leaving the IDE. It should stay connected to the current project boundary and approved model/provider settings.
Ask from selected code
A selected-code workflow lets the user ask for explanation, risk review, documentation help, or next-step guidance based on a specific code selection.
FileVault and project files
Where supported, the extension should help users understand project files or FileVault context without breaking the customer access boundary.
What to avoid
Do not paste credentials, private customer data, or unrelated code into an IDE prompt. Use approved project context and follow organisation security expectations.
What can go wrong
Common issues include sign-in failure, expired tokens, missing project access, unsupported IDE versions, or asking the extension to work outside the configured project boundary.
Read next
Read Trust and security for access boundaries and Custom AI workers if a developer workflow needs a specialist worker.
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