Description

what is HeyGithub!?

HeyGithub is a new voice-activated coding tool developed by GitHub Next, a team of researchers and engineers investigating the future of software development . It allows programmers to code using just their voice, similar to how you would speak to Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant . This eliminates the need for using a keyboard, especially when coding within Visual Studio Code (VS Code) .

how it works:

1. Install the HeyGithub Chrome extension.
2. Open VS Code and start coding.
3. Speak your coding commands to HeyGithub, which will then transcribe them and suggest code accordingly 1.

key features:

• Code Creation: HeyGithub allows you to write code without using a keyboard. It’s particularly helpful for coding scenarios that require a lot of typing, such as when working with complex algorithms or writing long lines of code .

• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Support: HeyGithub is compatible with popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code, Neovim, and JetBrains IDEs 1. This means you can use HeyGithub no matter which IDE you prefer.

• Voice-Powered Code Summarization: HeyGithub can provide a summary of the code you’ve written, which can be particularly helpful for understanding complex algorithms or large chunks of code .

• Code Suggestion: HeyGithub suggests lines of code as you type, similar to how other AI tools like Copilot work . However, HeyGithub also allows you to ask it to perform specific actions like running a program or navigating to certain methods or blocks .

how to use it?

To try out HeyGithub, you can sign up  on GitHub’s website . Keep in mind that while the service is currently available for VS Code, there’s no guarantee it will eventually launch as a full product . Also, there’s a potential lawsuit against GitHub, Microsoft, and OpenAI accusing them of copyright infringement due to the software’s ability to reproduce code without proper attribution . So, use it carefully and make sure your coding practices are legal and ethical.

pricing

The ‘Hey, GitHub!’ voice-powered code assistant is available in Copilot, a $10 per month AI tool developed by GitHub  Copilot can be used within Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and other Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Neovim, JetBrains IDE, and more