Feature Request: Find on Github

[olasunkanmi-SE]

Description

We need to implement a new command find on github for CodeBuddy, our generative AI coding assistant. This feature will allow users to search for similar code snippets on GitHub, enhancing our tool's capabilities and providing valuable resources to our users.

Feature Requirements

1. Implement a find on github command that users can invoke within CodeBuddy.
2. The command should accept a selected code snippet as input.
3. Use the GitHub API to search for similar code across public repositories.
4. Return a list of links to GitHub repositories containing similar code.
5. Display the results in a user-friendly format within the CodeBuddy interface.

Technical Specifications

1. Use the GitHub Search API for code similarity search.
2. Implement rate limiting to comply with GitHub API usage rules.
3. Add error handling for API requests and invalid user inputs.
4. Create a caching system to store recent search results and reduce API calls.
5. Implement a code similarity algorithm to improve search relevance.
6. Ensure secure handling of the GitHub API token.

User Story

As a developer using CodeBuddy, I want to be able to search for similar code snippets on GitHub so that I can learn from existing open-source solutions and potentially discover useful libraries or coding patterns.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Users can invoke the /find-on-github command followed by a selected code snippet.
2. The system searches GitHub and returns a list of up to 10 relevant repository links.
3. Results are displayed within 5 seconds for typical code snippets.
4. If no results are found, a clear "No similar code found" message is displayed.
5. The feature works across all supported programming languages in CodeBuddy.
6. The system handles API rate limiting gracefully, informing users if the limit is reached.
7. User data and API tokens are handled securely throughout the process.

Implementation Steps

1. Set up GitHub API integration and authentication.
2. Implement the core search functionality using the GitHub Search API.
3. Create the command parser to recognize and handle /find-on-github.
4. Develop the user interface for displaying search results.
5. Implement caching and rate limiting mechanisms.
6. Add error handling and user feedback systems.
7. Conduct thorough testing across various code snippets and languages.
8. Document the new feature for user guides and API documentation.

Additional Notes

• Consider future enhancements such as filtering results by programming language or repository stars.
• Explore the possibility of integrating this feature with our existing code suggestion system.