Make CoPilot an Interactive Programmer

What is Calva Backseat Driver?

Calva Backseat Driver is a VS Code extension that transforms AI coding assistants into interactive programming partners by providing them access to the Clojure REPL, allowing for real-time code evaluation and feedback.

How to use Calva Backseat Driver?

To use Calva Backseat Driver, install it from the VS Code Extensions pane, connect it to your Clojure project, and optionally enable REPL evaluation powers in the settings.

Key features of Calva Backseat Driver?

• Evaluate Clojure code in real-time using the REPL.
• Symbol info lookup for documentation and argument information.
• Integration with clojuredocs.org for additional resources.
• Optional MCP server for AI assistants to interact with the REPL.

Use cases of Calva Backseat Driver?

1. Enhancing AI coding assistants to provide accurate code suggestions based on real-time execution.
2. Debugging Clojure applications with AI assistance.
3. Learning and exploring Clojure through interactive programming with AI support.

FAQ from Calva Backseat Driver?

• Can I use Calva Backseat Driver with any AI assistant?

Yes, it can be used with any MCP compliant AI coding assistant.

• Is it safe to enable code evaluation?

By default, code evaluation is disabled for safety, and you can opt-in to enable it in the settings.

• What are the prerequisites for using Calva Backseat Driver?

You need VS Code, Calva, and GitHub CoPilot installed to use this extension.