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VS Code AI copilot that catches mistakes before they break your code

VS Code AI copilot that catches mistakes before they break your code

by bonjourjoel·Mar 2, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidShip It

Yet another AI copilot for VS Code when Cursor, Continue, and GitHub Copilot exist.

Strengths
  • •Review-first workflow is a sensible safety feature for AI-assisted coding
  • •VS Code marketplace availability means it ships real extension infrastructure
Weaknesses
  • •No meaningful differentiation from established AI coding assistants in crowded market
  • •Demo is 1min YouTube link; unclear what mistakes it actually catches vs competitors
Target Audience

Software developers using VS Code

Similar To

GitHub Copilot · Cursor · Continue

Post Description

I built a review-first AI copilot for VS Code that enforces structured specs and lets you review every patch before it touches your repo.

Demo (1 min): https://youtu.be/E7XcQx2j6Do

Would love feedback from developers on this approach.

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