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CodeViz

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Transform Your Codebase Understanding with CodeViz!

Last updated May 27, 2025

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What is CodeViz?

CodeViz is an innovative Visual Studio Code extension designed to create interactive diagrams of codebases, enhancing understanding and navigation of complex code structures for developers. Its primary advantages include boosting productivity and minimizing time spent on interpreting existing code. This tool features interactive maps for code exploration, click-to-code navigation, natural language search, AI-assisted query recommendations, and comprehensive language support via large language models (LLMs). CodeViz also emphasizes data privacy with local processing options. It's suitable for individual developers, teams for improved collaboration, and enterprises managing large codebases.

CodeViz's Top Features

Key capabilities that make CodeViz stand out.

Interactive Codebase Maps

Click-to-Code Navigation

Natural Language Search

Smart Suggestions

Universal Language Support

LLM Prompt Generation

Diagram Sharing and Exporting

Multi-Level Code Visualization

Automatic Codebase Mapping

Call Graph Visualization

Use Cases

Who benefits most from this tool.

Individual Developers

Understanding and navigating complex codebases efficiently.

Development Teams

Facilitating team collaboration and shared understanding of code.

Enterprise Projects

Managing and visualizing large-scale codebases for better organization.

New Developers

Assisting in the onboarding process by reducing the learning curve.

Code Refactoring Professionals

Enhancing code refactoring and maintenance processes.

Educators

Teaching software architecture and function-level interactions.

Project Managers

Visualizing project structures for better oversight and communication.

Remote Teams

Supporting remote collaboration by providing visual aids and maps.

Tech Leads

Overseeing architectural and code-level changes more effectively.

AI Researchers

Utilizing the visualization tool for AI and software project intersections.

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Visual Studio Code extensioninteractive diagramscodebasesdevelopersproductivitycode explorationnavigationnatural language searchAI-assisted querycomprehensive language supportLLMsdata privacylocal processingcollaboration

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Free plan available

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CodeViz?
CodeViz is a VS Code extension that generates interactive visual maps of codebases to aid in understanding and navigation, visualizing from high-level architecture to individual function calls.
How does CodeViz work?
CodeViz uses static analysis and AI (LLMs from Anthropic) to create interactive diagrams. While some analysis is local, code may be sent for AI processing with a no-retention policy.
What are the key features of CodeViz?
Features include interactive code maps, click-to-code navigation, natural language search, smart query suggestions, LLM support, and diagram sharing/export.
How much does CodeViz cost?
Basic features are free; advanced features require a $19/month subscription, with a 7-day trial. Tiered pricing is available.
Does my code leave my machine when using CodeViz?
Some code is sent for AI processing but not stored due to a zero-day retention policy. Users can use their own API key to avoid CodeViz servers.
What kind of diagrams does CodeViz generate?
It generates interactive diagrams, including high-level system architecture diagrams and detailed function call graphs.
How can I get support or provide feedback?
Support and feedback are available via the GitHub repo and the CodeViz Discord community.
What programming languages does CodeViz support?
CodeViz supports a wide range of languages using LLMs.
Is there a local-only mode?
Currently, CodeViz relies on external LLMs, but plans for a local-only version are in development.
What are the system requirements for CodeViz?
CodeViz requires VS Code version 1.60.0 or later and an internet connection.