from Hacker News

Hey there, fellow developers! This is Fazle, Sandeep, and the team from Hashnode. Our mission has always been to provide developers with easy access to quality content. We're now taking it a step further with Rix (https://rix.chat/), an AI companion designed specifically for developers. With Rix, we aim to combine an AI search companion, a chatbot, and a pair programmer into one powerful super app.

What Rix brings to your desk right now:

Rix comes packed with various modes tailored to fit different scenarios:

1. Web Search Mode: This mode ensures the information you get is never outdated. It scans the web for the latest content and provides answers to your queries.

2. Quick Mode: When you need information fast, Quick Mode comes to your rescue. It's the go-to mode when speed is of the essence. It uses the pre-trained knowledge to answer user queries.

3. URL Summaries: This unique mode lets you have a meaningful conversation with a URL(for example, a GitHub Gist). Paste the link, and let Rix help you understand the content better.

4. Code Writer: Think of it as your AI-driven coding partner or pair programmer, ready to understand your requirements and churn out functional code.

Quick demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofKJ2zauYxw

We've also launched a Chrome extension ([https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rix-—-the-ai-power...) that allows Rix to be just a tab away.

How we built Rix:

1. For Web Search Mode and Code Writer mode: we’re using Bing search API and `claude-instant-v1-100k` to process information.

2. For Quick Mode, and URL Summaries: we’re using Claude 1.

3. For Code Writer, we use the latest Claude 2 (if you are signed in), and Claude 1, if you are signed out.

Why did we chose the name “Rix”?

We aimed for a short, simple, and memorable name that had a tech product vibe. "Rix" doesn't have any specific meaning; it's a created name chosen for its brevity and uniqueness. :)

Our upcoming plans for Rix:

We’re just getting started. Soon, Rix will be available on VS Code, so you can enjoy its benefits without having to switch from your favorite code editor. We have a host of exciting updates and improvements planned for the future.

While Rix can be used by any user, it has been specifically tuned to respond effectively to developer-related queries.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback as we continue to enhance and refine Rix. Do give it a try at https://rix.chat/ and share your experiences. Your insights would be invaluable as we try to make Rix a tool that every developer can rely on!