Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is ByteBuddy?
ByteBuddy is an AI-powered development assistant that helps developers write better code faster through intelligent suggestions, automated refactoring, and natural language interactions.
What IDEs does ByteBuddy support?
ByteBuddy supports JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.) for AI-powered development assistance.
Features
Can I use my own API keys?
Yes, ByteBuddy allows you to configure your own API keys for various AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more.
Does ByteBuddy work offline?
Some features work offline, but AI model interactions require an internet connection to access the AI providers.
How does ByteBuddy protect my code privacy?
ByteBuddy is designed with privacy in mind. Your code is processed securely, and we offer options for on-premise deployment for enterprise customers.
Troubleshooting
ByteBuddy is not responding in my IDE
- Check your internet connection
- Verify your API key configuration
- Restart your IDE
- Check if the AI provider is experiencing issues
Suggestions are not relevant to my code
- Make sure you've opened the correct file or project
- Check your model configuration
- Try providing more context in chat mode
- Adjust your prompt settings
Support
How do I get help?
- Check our documentation
- Review our troubleshooting guide