FAQ

What does changAIs do?

changAIs helps you review code changed by AI tools. It shows changed files, diff views, and AI notes tied to the files or lines they describe. See the Overview for the full product summary.

Which editors are supported?

changAIs supports Visual Studio Code and compatible VS Code-based editors such as VSCodium.

Which AI coding tools are supported?

changAIs currently supports setup workflows for Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Aider, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Qwen Code, and Codex.

More AI coding assistants are planned on the Roadmap.

Can I buy Pro now?

Yes. Sign in or create a changAIs account, select Buy Pro, and choose a monthly, annual, or lifetime license. Payment is completed through CloudPayments, and Pro access appears after the backend confirms the payment.

How do I install changAIs?

Install changAIs from the marketplace for your editor:

• VS Code: Visual Studio Marketplace.
• VSCodium and compatible editors: Open VSX Registry.

Downloaded .vsix packages can also be installed with Extensions: Install from VSIX.... See Install for marketplace and manual installation steps.

Do I need a report file?

Yes. changAIs uses reports to connect changed files with AI notes and review state. Reports can come from changAIs-compatible workflows or manually selected local report files. See Reports for loading behavior and Report Format if you want to generate reports outside the app.

What if a report does not match my files?

Open the same project folder and file state used to create the report. If files were moved, deleted, or changed after the report was created, notes may not line up with the current diff. The Reports troubleshooting section lists the checks to run first.

Is changAIs a code review replacement?

No. changAIs helps you inspect AI-generated changes, but you still decide what is correct, safe, and ready to commit. The Review Notes guide describes how to work through diffs, notes, replies, and checked or resolved state.

Does changAIs send my code anywhere?

Normal review is local to your editor. If you explicitly choose Ask AI (Pro), changAIs sends your question and the selected file’s notes, replies, and diff context to the installed CLI you selected. That CLI may send the context to its configured AI provider. Prepare AI Follow-up Prompt only writes a local file and does not send anything automatically.

If you choose to send reports, logs, screenshots, or code snippets to support, remove anything private or sensitive first.

Does Prepare AI Follow-up Prompt send anything automatically?

No. The command writes .changais/prompt.md in your workspace. It includes the current report notes and your replies from .changais/replies.json. You still choose how to give that prompt to your AI assistant.

What do I need to use Ask AI?

Ask AI requires changAIs Pro, a supported installed CLI (Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Aider, or Qwen Code), and the CLI’s own authentication. It shows the answer in the review view and lets you cancel the request. OpenCode and Aider support optional model selection. Provider charges may apply; preparing a prompt remains free.

What is the difference between prompt.md and Markdown export?

.changais/prompt.md is for AI follow-up work. It tells your AI assistant how to act on your replies.

Markdown export is a review artifact for sharing or record keeping. It is saved under .changais/exports/ with a dated filename.

What should I check before committing AI-generated changes?

Review the diff, read the AI notes, verify risky behavior with tests or manual checks, and commit only the changes you understand and accept. Start with Getting Started for the basic flow, then use the habits in Review Notes.