Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is MyDeskBot?
MyDeskBot is an AI-powered development assistant that helps developers write better code faster through intelligent suggestions, automated refactoring, and natural language interactions.
What IDEs does MyDeskBot support?
MyDeskBot supports Visual Studio Code for AI-powered development assistance.
Features
Can I use my own API keys?
Yes, MyDeskBot allows you to configure your own API keys for various AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more.
Does MyDeskBot work offline?
Some features work offline, but AI model interactions require an internet connection to access the AI providers.
How does MyDeskBot protect my code privacy?
MyDeskBot is designed with privacy in mind. Your code is processed securely, and we offer options for on-premise deployment for enterprise customers.
Troubleshooting
MyDeskBot is not responding in my IDE
- Check your internet connection
- Verify your API key configuration
- Restart your IDE
- Check if the AI provider is experiencing issues
Suggestions are not relevant to my code
- Make sure you've opened the correct file or project
- Check your model configuration
- Try providing more context in chat mode
- Adjust your prompt settings
Support
How do I get help?
- Check our documentation
- Review our troubleshooting guide