External References

These features enhance your experience while interacting with Coding Assistant by providing external references ensuring alignment with the latest requirements.

Overview

WiseGPT is an AI-powered coding assistant in VS Code that helps developers write production-ready code. However, Large Language Models (LLMs) have limitations—they lack real-time updates and project-specific awareness.

External References solve this by allowing you to upload files or provide URLs, ensuring AI-generated code aligns with the latest project requirements.

Why use External References?

Feature	Without External References	With External References
Code Accuracy	May use outdated methods	Always up-to-date
Context Awareness	No project-specific details	Uses your exact project data
API Compatibility	May suggest broken endpoints	Aligned with APIs
Security Compliance	No policy awareness	Follows security standards
Cloud & Infra Support	No knowledge of cloud setup	Fits AWS/GCP/Azure configs
Database Handling	Unaware of schema constraints	Generates valid queries

Who Benefits from External References?

• Backend Developers – Align AI-generated code with APIs and authentication.
• Frontend Developers – Keep UI components and frameworks updated.
• Mobile Developers – Ensure AI adapts to iOS/Android SDK changes.

tip

These examples are illustrative and not exhaustive.

How to Use External References

Upload a File or URL

1

Open WiseGPT in VS Code.

2

Navigate to External References.

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Click Upload File and select a PDF, DOC, JSON, YAML, or code file.

4

Alternatively, enter a URL for real-time documentation access.

Use @mention to Reference It

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While coding, type @ followed by the reference name.

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WiseGPT fetches relevant information automatically.

Key Use Cases

✅ API Integration – Upload API docs to keep integrations correct.

✅ Security Compliance – Ensure encryption and authentication follow policies.

✅ Cloud Infrastructure – Upload cloud configurations for accurate AI suggestions.

✅ SDK Updates – Align with the latest Android/iOS frameworks.

✅ Optimized SQL Queries – Use schema references for AI-validated queries.

FAQs

Can I upload multiple files?

Yes, WiseGPT supports multiple references. (up to five files at once)

What if a document is updated?

WiseGPT refreshes its understanding when re-uploaded.

Can it process internal/proprietary API docs?

Yes, as long as you upload them.

Can I remove or replace a reference?

Yes, you can update (link refernces only at this time) or remove references anytime.