UI Elements for Copilot Feature

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Feature Request 🛍️

Implement basic UI elements for inline suggestions, prompt provider UI, status bar and configuration settings handling UI for needed for using copilot while development

Use Case

This feature will enhance the development experience by providing AI-driven code suggestions and guidance directly within the VSCode editor. Users will be able to receive inline suggestions, interact with prompt providers, view status updates, and configure settings, all within the editor, thereby improving coding efficiency and accuracy.

Possible Solution

1. Inline Suggestions: Implement UI elements that display code suggestions directly in the editor as users type. These could include code snippets, function signatures, and variable names.
2. Prompt Provider UI: Develop a UI component that handles prompt generation based on user input and context, displaying relevant AI-driven suggestions and guidance.
3. Status Bar: Create a status bar item to display important information and provide quick access to extension features.
4. Configuration Settings UI: Design a settings interface that allows users to configure AI models, adjust parameters, and manage API keys.

Context

Integrating these UI elements into the VSCode extension will provide developers with a seamless and intuitive way to leverage AI assistance during coding. This enhancement aims to streamline the coding process, reduce errors, and boost productivity by offering intelligent suggestions and easy-to-access configuration options.

Detailed Description

For more details, please refer to this document.