ContextKeeper: AI Memory for Developers

ContextKeeper: AI Memory for Developers

ContextKeeper is a tool designed to help developers save and restore their work context in Visual Studio. It captures various elements of a developer's workflow, such as opened files, window positions, breakpoints, bookmarks, cursor positions, and debugging variables. This tool is available for Visual Studio 2022, 2019, 2017, 2015, and 2013, with upcoming support for VS Code.

Benefits

ContextKeeper helps developers preserve their mental energy by allowing them to save their work context as 'mental snapshots.' This means developers can quickly restore their context and switch between different contexts seamlessly. The tool is particularly useful for developers who often switch between projects or need to revisit old projects. By preserving the context, ContextKeeper helps developers avoid the frustration of losing their work and the time-consuming process of restoring it.

Use Cases

ContextKeeper is ideal for developers who work on multiple projects simultaneously or need to switch between different tasks frequently. It is also useful for developers who need to revisit old projects, as it allows them to quickly restore their previous work context. The tool is designed to help developers maintain their focus and productivity by preserving the small but invaluable parts of their workflow.

Additional Information

ContextKeeper was developed out of the frustration of losing context during development. The creator experienced instances where Visual Studio lost all opened tabs, leading to a blank workspace. This was particularly disruptive when in the middle of implementation or at the beginning of the day. ContextKeeper was born out of the realization that the context is too valuable to be lost forever, especially when revisiting old projects. Made with passion and by developers for developers, ContextKeeper aims to save what seems transient but is invaluable—the context that is the true treasure of a developer's workflow.