CodeAssist or Refraction? A Comprehensive Review

Plugin for IntelliJ IDEs

Provides chatbot for programming

Supports popular programming languages

Natural language interface

Generates

changes and completes code

Can open files in IDE

Can move to different locations in file

Generates code considering entire codebase

Continuity between consecutive messages

Generates and refactors code

Creates unit tests

Generates documentation

Supports 56 programming languages

Trusted by big companies

Sublime Text extension

Automates tedious coding tasks

Boosts productivity

Easy copy-paste operation

Natural language processing

Doesn't work offline

Sends code to server

Unclear data storage practices

Potentially weak security policies

Inconsistent code generation

Limited file navigation capability

Might become paid

Lack of transparency about developer

Missing Terms of Use clarification

Needs explicit acceptance of Marketplace agreement

Limited to 56 languages

Subscription model

Requires internet connection

Limited number of free uses

Sublime Text extension specific

No peer review feature

Non-customizable code generation

No offline version

Limited amount of code generation