MUI for VS Code

Ask questions to the MUI docs straight from VS Code

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Ask questions to the MUI docs straight from VS Code

180 followers

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Chat with an AI expert on MUI without ever leaving VS Code. Simply type "@mui" into GitHub Copilot and get high-quality answers with references to the most up-to-date MUI documentation.

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Future AGI

💡 Bright idea

Looks like you've cooked up something pretty nifty there, Ayaan! MUI Copilot Extension sounds like it could be a real game-changer for developers wrestling with those pesky MUI components. I love how you've turned your accidental coding journey into a solution for a problem you personally faced. That's the stuff great products are made of! And kudos for not just settling for the existing solutions out there, but creating something tailored specifically for MUI users. If I may offer a bit of friendly feedback, it might be cool to see how this extension stacks up against other AI coding assistants in terms of accuracy and speed. Maybe throw in a few head-to-head comparisons? It could really help showcase what makes your solution unique. Also, have you considered expanding this concept to other popular libraries? I can already imagine a world where we have a "React Router Copilot" or a "Redux Saga Sidekick" (okay, maybe we need to work on that name). In any case, it's refreshing to see a product that doesn't just slap "AI" on existing tech and call it a day. You've really dug into the problem and come up with a focused solution. Keep up the great work, and who knows? Maybe your next "accidental" project will involve quantum computing or blockchain. No pressure!

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2yr ago

MUI for VS Code

Maker

@nikhilpareek Hey Nikhil, really appreciate the thoughtful comment! I've thought about expanding it to other popular projects as well but as a UX person, MUI felt like a natural place to start. Always open to suggestions as to what projects people would find something like this the most useful for!

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2yr ago

Future AGI

@ayaangill nice to know that! Congrats over the launch buddy :)

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2yr ago

💎 Pixel perfection

This is quite an interesting journey, Ayaan! Your transition from UX design to software engineering, especially with MUI and React, is impressive. But I’m curious—how do you plan to manage the challenges of keeping the MUI documentation up to date within your Copilot extension? Also, have you considered any collaboration features for others to contribute directly to the knowledge repository? That could really enhance the community effort!

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2yr ago

MUI for VS Code

Maker

@lin_wang11 Thanks! The setup to keep the documentation up to date is periodic re-crawling and scraping of the MUI docs to detect any changes or additions. Currently, the only method I have for community collaboration is via a feedback form (https://chatwithmui.featurebase....), though I will be working on more direct ways for the MUI community to contribute. Stay tuned!

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2yr ago

Hey Ayaan, this sounds super interesting! As someone who’s also new to coding, I can totally relate. Just curious—how beginner-friendly is this extension? Would love to give it a try, but don't want to be overwhelmed!

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2yr ago

MUI for VS Code

Maker

@marygarcia Thanks Mary! The extension is pretty beginner-friendly and should be able to answer any basic questions about MUI + generally point you in the right direction when using it — should hopefully be much easier than trying to learn MUI without it :)

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2yr ago

congrats on the launch Jonah and team!

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2yr ago

Telebugs

Hey Ayaan, I'm curious about the MUI Copilot Extension you've created. How does it compare to the standard Copilot experience when working with MUI? Are there any specific types of queries or tasks where you've found it to be particularly helpful? Congrats on the launch!

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2yr ago

MUI for VS Code

Maker

@kyrylosilin Thanks! I've personally found that the extension is particularly helpful when working with newer or more complex components, like the MUI X DataGrid. Because these have semi-frequent updates, typical Copilot responses are more likely to provide outdated or inaccurate responses, as seen in the video.

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2yr ago