Novita AI & CodeCompanion.nvim Integration Guide

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.

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How to Leverage Novita AI with CodeCompanion.nvim

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Step 1: Generate Your Novita AI API Key

1. Log in to your Novita AI account.
2. Access the Key Management Page.
3. Create a new API key and copy it for later use.

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Step 2: Select a Model

1. Visit the Novita AI Model Library.
2. Choose a model that suits your needs (e.g., meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct).
3. Note down the model name.

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Step 3: Configure CodeCompanion

1. Open your Neovim configuration file (init.lua or equivalent).
2. Add the following setup for CodeCompanion:

require("codecompanion").setup({
    adapters = {
        novita = {
            base_url = "https://api.novita.ai/v3/openai",
            api_key = "<YOUR_API_KEY>", -- Replace with your actual API key
            model = "meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct" -- Replace with your chosen model
        }
    }
})

3. Save and reload Neovim.

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Step 4: Verify Integration

1. Run the following command in Neovim:

:checkhealth codecompanion

2. Ensure all dependencies are installed and configured correctly.

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Step 5: Test Novita AI Features

1. Open a code file in Neovim and start using CodeCompanion.nvim features such as inline suggestions or chat-based assistance.
2. For example:
   • Use shortcuts to trigger intelligent code completions.
   • Start a chat session by invoking :CodeCompanionChat for interactive problem-solving.