Novita AI & CodeCompanion.nvim Integration Guide
Supercharge Your Neovim Workflow with Novita AI and CodeCompanion.nvim.
CodeCompanion.nvim is a lightweight yet powerful Neovim plugin that connects advanced language models (LLMs) directly to your editor, enabling developers to work smarter and faster. With built-in support for Novita AI’s state-of-the-art models, this integration transforms your workflow by offering intelligent code suggestions, automated debugging, and streamlined refactoring tools.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up Novita AI with CodeCompanion.nvim. Learn how to optimize your Neovim setup and unlock the full power of AI-assisted coding for faster, smarter development.
How to Leverage Novita AI with CodeCompanion.nvim
You can find the GitHub repository of CodeCompanion.nvim here: olimorris/codecompanion.nvim.
Step 1: Generate Your Novita AI API Key
- Log in to your Novita AI account.
- Access the Key Management Page.
- Create a new API key and copy it for later use.
Step 2: Select a Model
- Visit the Novita AI Model Library.
- Choose a model that suits your needs (e.g.,
meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct
). - Note down the model name.
Step 3: Configure CodeCompanion
We assume you have already installed the Neovim, and if not, you can install it by referring to the Neovim Installation Guide.
- Open your Neovim configuration file (
init.lua
or equivalent).
The Neovim configuration file is typically located at: ~/.config/nvim/init.lua
(for macOS or Linux). And you can create this directory and file if they don’t exist yet.
- Install the CodeCompanion plugin.
You can install the plugin by referring to the CodeCompanion.nvim Installation Guide.
- Add the following setup for CodeCompanion in your Neovim configuration file:
- Save and reload Neovim.
Step 4: Verify Integration
- Run the following command in Neovim:
- Ensure all dependencies are installed and configured correctly.
Step 5: Test Novita AI Features
- Open a code file in Neovim and start using CodeCompanion.nvim features such as inline suggestions or chat-based assistance.
- For example:
- Use shortcuts to trigger intelligent code completions.
- Start a chat session by invoking
:CodeCompanionChat
for interactive problem-solving.
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