Introducing Codeium Smart Paste, a new feature that allows you to copy and paste code in any desired language automatically while matching variable and function names, available today on Visual Studio Code.
What is Smart Paste?
You Google for help, and you find a perfect answer. Except that the sample code is in Python, and your project is in Rust. Time for some manual work to translate the answer.
Not with Codeium Smart Paste. The idea is simple - a slightly different keyboard shortcut (Command+Option+V) for inserting text saved in your clipboard, except instead of naively inserting the exact text as with Command+V, Codeium will automatically translate the code saved in your clipboard to the language of the target file and insert the resulting code. Translating Python code into a Rust file? That is now just one Smart Paste away.
In fact, Smart Paste takes it one step further. Not only does Smart Paste translate to the language of the file, it will also change variable and function names to match the variables and functions that you already have available. Again, minimizing the amount of manual time it would take you to stitch together your existing code and the new external code.
Simplify your workflow and save time with a seamless code integration.
Use Cases
- Migrating Codebases: Easily convert entire codebases to a new language.
- Stack Overflow Solutions: Copy code from Stack Overflow and have it instantly adapted to your project’s language.
- File Translation: Translate files from one programming language to another effortlessly.
- Consistent Variable Names: Ensure code snippets from online chat apps match your project’s variable and function names.
How it Works
Smart Paste utilizes Codeium’s advanced context retrieval system to identify the language of your editor. It then analyzes relevant code snippets to align variable and function names, providing accurate translations tailored to your project’s needs:
Try it Out
Smart Paste is currently available on Visual Studio Code, and coming soon on the Jetbrains IDEs. Download Codeium today and share with us on X (@codeiumdev) what you are able to do with Smart Paste!