Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
Double
🔖 Tool Category:
AI-powered coding assistant; falls under Programming & Development, with strong relevance to Productivity & Automation and General Tools.
✏️ What does this tool offer?
Double is an AI coding copilot for Visual Studio Code, designed as a high-performance alternative to GitHub Copilot. It integrates cutting-edge models like GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet to deliver intelligent autocomplete, inline editing, chat-based problem-solving, and code suggestion support. It emphasizes precision and speed to enhance developer productivity.
⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
• AI Chat Assistant: Accessible from the sidebar, powered by GPT-4o or Claude 3.5 Sonnet for contextual code support.
• CodeSnap: Generates code fixes or refactor suggestions, which can be previewed and applied inline with a single click.
• Autocomplete & Inline Edit: Real-time suggestions for code completion, variable naming, bracket management, and support for multi-cursor edits.
• Custom Instructions: Set preferences for style, naming conventions, and tone of AI interaction.
• Model Switching & Optimization: Choose from state-of-the-art models such as GPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, OpenAI o1-mini, Llama 3.1, and more.
🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes — Double automates:
• Intelligent code completion and refactoring suggestions tailored to context.
• AI-based chat help for debugging and code planning.
• Live previews of code edits and generated changes.
• Autopilot-style support aligning with coding patterns.
💰 Pricing Model:
Subscription-based SaaS with paid plans. Free version available for limited use. Backed by Y Combinator.
🆓 Free Plan Details:
• Free trial included; supports basic features including autopilot suggestions and inline edits.
💳 Paid Plan Details:
• Paid tiers unlock premium features like chat support powered by high-end models, CodeSnap upgrades, and priority support. Specific pricing not disclosed publicly.
🧭 Access Method:
• Installable as an extension in Visual Studio Code.
• No additional tools or installations required—features available directly in your coding environment.
• Currently supports only VS Code with other IDE support in the works.
🔗 Experience Link:
https://docs.double.bot/introduction