# ⚡ Real-Time Code Analysis

This guide explains how to use the real-time code analysis features of the Acode AI CLI Assistant Plugin.

## 🎯 Overview

Real-time code analysis provides instant feedback as you type, helping you write better code faster. This feature is automatically enabled when you install the plugin.

## 📊 Features

### Live Code Suggestions
- Get intelligent code completion suggestions
- Receive context-aware recommendations
- Improve coding efficiency with smart hints

### Error Detection
- Instantly identify syntax errors
- Detect potential bugs before they happen
- Get explanations for detected issues

### Performance Optimization
- Receive tips for code optimization
- Get suggestions for better algorithms
- Learn about language-specific best practices

### Code Explanation
- Understand complex code segments
- Get inline documentation for functions
- Receive breakdowns of code logic

## ⚙️ Configuration

### Sensitivity Settings
Adjust how frequently you receive analysis:

- **High**: Instant feedback (more API calls)
- **Medium**: 5-second debounce (balanced)
- **Low**: 10-second debounce (fewer API calls)

### Accessing Settings
1. Open the AI assistant chat
2. Click the menu icon (three dots)
3. Select "Settings"
4. Adjust real-time analysis sensitivity

## 🎨 UI Elements

### Analysis Widget
- Appears near your cursor when suggestions are available
- Displays relevant code improvements
- Can be dismissed by clicking elsewhere or pressing Escape

### Error Markers
- Highlighted lines in the editor indicate issues
- Hover over markers to see detailed explanations
- Click on markers to view suggested fixes

### Performance Indicators
- Visual cues show optimization opportunities
- Color-coded based on severity
- Detailed tooltips provide improvement suggestions

## 🛠️ Using Real-Time Features

### Automatic Activation
Real-time analysis automatically activates when:
- You open a file in Acode
- You start typing in the editor
- The plugin detects a supported programming language

### Context Menu Integration
Right-click on any code to access AI features:
- **"Ask AI"**: Get analysis for selected code
- **"Explain Code"**: Understand what the code does
- **"Optimize Function"**: Improve selected function
- **"Add Comments"**: Document selected code
- **"Generate Docs"**: Create documentation

### Selection-Based Analysis
1. Select a code segment in the editor
2. Right-click and choose AI options
3. Or use keyboard shortcuts:
   - `Ctrl/Cmd + E`: Explain code
   - `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + O`: Optimize function
   - `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C`: Add comments
   - `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D`: Generate documentation

## 🔧 Performance Settings

### Debounce Timing
- Controls how long the plugin waits before sending analysis requests
- Helps reduce API calls and improve performance
- Adjustable in settings

### Cache Management
- Responses are cached for 5 minutes
- Reduces redundant API calls for similar code
- Automatically expires to ensure fresh analysis

### Token Optimization
- Only sends relevant code context to AI
- Minimizes token usage for cost efficiency
- Focuses on current file and selected code

## 📈 Performance Monitoring

### Token Usage Display
- Shows current session token consumption
- Tracks daily and total usage
- Helps monitor API costs

### Battery Impact
- Reduced animations on low battery
- Analysis pauses when battery is critically low
- Visual indicators show when conservation mode is active

## 🐛 Troubleshooting Analysis Issues

### Common Problems

#### Analysis Not Appearing
- Ensure real-time analysis is enabled in settings
- Check that your file type is supported
- Verify your API key is valid and active

#### Too Many Suggestions
- Adjust sensitivity settings to "Low"
- Analysis will occur less frequently
- Reduces distraction while coding

#### False Error Detection
- Some suggestions may not apply to your specific context
- Use judgment when implementing AI suggestions
- Report persistent false positives on GitHub

#### Performance Impact
- Real-time analysis uses device resources
- Adjust debounce timing for better performance
- Disable feature if experiencing significant slowdown

### Analysis Verification

To verify real-time analysis is working:
1. Open a code file in Acode
2. Start typing
3. Wait for suggestions to appear
4. Check that error markers display correctly

## 📞 Getting Help

If you encounter issues with real-time code analysis:
1. Check the [Common Issues](Common-Issues.md) documentation
2. Visit our [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/RenzMc/Acode-Plugin-AI-cli/issues) page
3. Join our [Discussions](https://github.com/RenzMc/Acode-Plugin-AI-cli/discussions) community for support

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