Troubleshooting ByteBuddy

Installation Issues

Extension not loading

Problem: ByteBuddy extension doesn't appear in your IDE after installation.

Solutions:

1. Restart your IDE completely
2. Check if your IDE version is supported
3. Verify the extension was installed correctly
4. Disable conflicting extensions

Permission errors

Problem: Permission denied errors during installation.

Solutions:

1. Run your IDE with administrator privileges
2. Check system permissions for the installation directory
3. Ensure your antivirus isn't blocking the installation

Configuration Issues

API Key not working

Problem: API keys are rejected or not recognized.

Solutions:

1. Verify the API key is correct and active
2. Check if you have sufficient credits/quota
3. Ensure the API key is properly formatted
4. Try regenerating the API key

Model selection issues

Problem: Selected model isn't responding or giving errors.

Solutions:

1. Check if the model is available in your region
2. Verify your subscription supports the selected model
3. Try switching to a different model
4. Check the model provider's status page

Performance Issues

Slow responses

Problem: ByteBuddy is responding slowly to requests.

Solutions:

1. Check your internet connection speed
2. Try a different model provider
3. Reduce the context window size
4. Clear cache and restart your IDE

High memory usage

Problem: ByteBuddy is using excessive system memory.

Solutions:

1. Reduce the maximum context length in settings
2. Limit the number of files being analyzed
3. Restart your IDE periodically
4. Close unused projects

Feature-Specific Issues

Autocomplete not working

Problem: Code suggestions aren't appearing.

Solutions:

1. Ensure autocomplete is enabled in settings
2. Check if the current file type is supported
3. Verify your API key is working
4. Try typing a few characters to trigger suggestions

Chat not responding

Problem: Chat interface isn't responding to messages.

Solutions:

1. Check your internet connection
2. Verify the selected model is available
3. Clear chat history and restart
4. Try a different model

Agent mode issues

Problem: Agent mode isn't completing tasks properly.

Solutions:

1. Provide clearer, more specific prompts
2. Check if required tools are available
3. Reduce task complexity
4. Verify file permissions

Getting Additional Help

If you're still experiencing issues:

1. Check Logs: Look at the IDE console for error messages
2. Update Everything: Ensure your IDE, extension, and dependencies are up to date
3. Try Isolation: Test in a clean project to rule out project-specific issues

Known Limitations

• File Size: Very large files may not be processed completely
• Binary Files: Binary files cannot be analyzed
• Network Dependencies: Some features require stable internet connection
• Model Limitations: AI models have context length limits