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Codeium — User Guide

Free completion; 70+ languages.

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Strengths
  • Completely free for personal use, no limit on the number of code completions
  • Supports 70+ programming languages
  • Compatible with mainstream IDEs such as VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, and Emacs
  • Fast code completion and low latency
  • Supports enterprise private deployment and data security
Best for
  • Daily code completion and auto-completion
  • Quick generation of functions and classes
  • Code comments are automatically generated
  • Smart completion for repeated code patterns
  • Unified AI assistance for multilingual projects

Installation and configuration

Codeium supports almost all major IDEs, is easy to install, and can be used within minutes.

Scenario

Install Codeium in VS Code

Prompt example
Installation steps:
1. Open VS Code and enter the extension market (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for "Codeium"
3. Click Install
4. After the installation is complete, click the Codeium icon in the sidebar
5. Click "Sign In" to register and log in to your account
6. After successful login, enter the code in the code file.
   Wait for the gray completion suggestions to appear
7. Press the Tab key to accept the completion
Output / what to expect
After the installation is complete, when entering in any code file, Codeium will automatically display gray completion suggestions. Press Tab to accept, Esc to reject, Press Alt+] to view the next suggestion.
Tips

Only after logging in to your account can you use the full functionality. Free accounts have no usage restrictions.

Scenario

Install in JetBrains IDE

Prompt example
Installation steps:
1. Open JetBrains IDE (IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.)
2. Enter Settings → Plugins
3. Search for "Codeium"
4. Install and restart the IDE
5. Log in to the account in Tools → Codeium → Login
Output / what to expect
All JetBrains series IDEs support Codeium. Including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, etc. The post-installation code completion experience is consistent with the VS Code version.
Tips

JetBrains users can download the corresponding IDE plug-in installation package from the Codeium official website.

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