AI coding
通义灵码
Tongyi Lingma is an intelligent coding assistant provided by Alibaba Cloud, designed to deliver a smart R&D experience and lead the new paradigm of AI-native development.
What is 通义灵码?
Tongyi Lingma is an intelligent coding assistant provided by Alibaba Cloud, designed to deliver a smart R&D experience and lead the new paradigm of AI-native development.Powered by advanced large language models, it offers core capabilities such as intelligent code generation, smart Q&A, multi-file modification, and programming agents, helping developers efficiently handle everything from single-line completions to complex engineering tasks.
The tool is compatible with mainstream programming environments including Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs, and also offers a dedicated Lingma IDE.Supporting over 200 programming languages like Java, Python, Go, TypeScript, and C/C++, Tongyi Lingma enhances productivity through real-time inline suggestions, error troubleshooting, and R&D-focused intelligent Q&A, allowing developers to focus more on technical design.
Recognized as a preferred AI coding tool by developers in China, Tongyi Lingma has been acknowledged in the Gartner Challenger Quadrant and received top-tier certification from CAICT.Its unique programming agent features autonomous planning, project awareness, and terminal command execution, enabling end-to-end assistance in breaking down and completing complex coding tasks to significantly boost efficiency and code quality.
Key features
- Programming AgenFeatures autonomous planning, automatic perception, and tool usage capabilities.It can break down tasks based on developer requests and use engineering retrieval and file editing tools to complete coding tasks end-to-end.
- Multi-file CollaSupports cross-file context understanding, enabling intelligent editing and modification of multiple files simultaneously, significantly improving efficiency for engineering-level tasks involving multiple changes.
- Real-time InlineGenerates line-level or function-level code suggestions in seconds based on current code and cross-file context, providing an immersive coding flow experience.
- R&D IntelligentTrained on massive amounts of R&D documentation, product docs, and Alibaba Cloud service documents to accurately answer technical questions and provide knowledge support during development.
- Intelligent TrouCombines in-project code and environment information to quickly locate compilation errors, runtime issues, and other problems, offering solutions and fix suggestions.
- Terminal CommandAgents can autonomously decide and execute terminal commands during task execution, automatically handling environment setup, builds, or tests to improve operational efficiency.
- Broad Language &Supports over 200 programming languages including Java, Python, and Go, and integrates seamlessly with VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains suites, and the dedicated Lingma IDE.
How to use it
- Visit the official Tongyi Lingma website and choose to activate the service for free, either for personal or enterprise use.
- Download and install the plugin compatible with your current development environment (supports VS Code, JetBrains, etc.) or download the dedicated Lingma IDE.
- Log in to the plugin or IDE using your Alibaba Cloud account to activate Tongyi Lingma services.
- While coding in the editor, observe the gray suggestion text appearing inline and press Tab to accept the intelligent completion.
- For complex tasks, invoke the programming agent, input your requirements in natural language, and let it autonomously plan and execute multi-file modifications or terminal commands.
- Use the intelligent Q&A feature in the sidebar to ask technical questions or request error troubleshooting to get immediate solutions.
Where it fits
- Legacy Code RefaLeverage multi-file editing and project awareness to quickly convert old framework code (e.g., C) to new languages (e.g., Python) while maintaining logical consistency.
- Unit Test GeneraUse TestAgent to batch generate unit test cases, automatically compile, run, and fix errors, increasing test coverage at low cost.
- Complex FeatureAllow the programming agent to autonomously break down requirements, create multiple files, write business logic, and execute terminal commands to complete feature modules end-to-end.
- Onboarding New DHelp new team members quickly understand project structure and coding standards through R&D intelligent Q&A and code norm knowledge bases, accelerating team integration.
Pricing and free quota
Pricing and any free quota follow the official site.
Who it is for
- Software Engineers
- Full-stack Developers
- Technical Team Leads
- Startup R&D Teams
FAQ
Which programming languages does Tongyi Lingma support?
It supports over 200 programming languages, including Java, Python, Go, TypeScript, JavaScript, C/C++, PHP, C#, Ruby, Rust, and Scala.
Which editors are supported?
It is compatible with mainstream tools like Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs, and also provides a dedicated Lingma IDE.
What can the Programming Agent do?
The Programming Agent features autonomous planning, automatic perception, and tool usage.It can perceive the project framework based on task descriptions, break down tasks, and use engineering retrieval, file editing, and terminal commands to complete coding tasks end-to-end.
Is Tongyi Lingma free?
Yes, it is free for individual users, and enterprises can also apply for free activation of enterprise plans.