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.

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.

Build & Fix Errors

One-click automatic build and error resolution. Alex continuously builds, detects errors, applies fixes, and rebuilds until your project compiles successfully.

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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