Welcome to Alex Sidebar, your AI companion for Xcode development. This documentation will help you understand and make the most of Alex’s features to assist your Apple Platform development workflow!

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Essentials

Install & Setup

Get up and running in under 2 minutes

Authentication

Create your account and get started

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Core Features

Command+L to Chat

Select any text in Xcode or supported browsers (Chrome, Arc) and instantly start a chat about it. Get immediate AI assistance for code understanding, web content analysis, and solutions.

Image to Code (Drag & Drop)

Transform designs into code. Simply drag any image into the sidebar and let Alex generate the corresponding code for you.

Semantic Codebase Search

Search your entire codebase semantically. Find exactly what you are looking for by describing it in natural language and hitting tab.

Command+K for Quick Actions

Generate in-file suggestions instantly. Get smart code completions and improvements without breaking your flow.

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Advanced Features

One-Click Code Changes

Apply suggested code changes with a single click. Use Quick Apply (⏩) for instant changes without diff panel.

Auto Error Fix

Fix compilation errors and warnings. Just click the button and let Alex handle the rest.

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Support and Community

Get Help

Multiple channels for assistance

Troubleshooting

Solutions to common issues

Report Issues

How to report bugs effectively

Feature Requests

Submit and track feature ideas