AICode – AI generating code engineered for long-term maintainability

Summary: AICode is a VSCode extension powered by ChatGPT that applies a controlled AI development methodology to generate structured, maintainable code. It emphasizes architecture, specification, and review before code generation, producing software suited for large, long-term projects.

What it does

AICode guides AI through Ideate, Specify, Refine, Code, and Verify stages to create well-structured code. It integrates prompt constraints and self-checks to ensure quality and maintainability within Visual Studio Code.

Who it's for

Developers working on large-scale applications requiring maintainable, long-term codebases benefit from this extension.

Why it matters

It addresses the challenge of maintaining large AI-generated applications by prioritizing architecture and review, reducing technical debt over time.