Installation

RightNow AI is an AI-powered CUDA code editor with real-time GPU profiling. Write optimized CUDA code with AI assistance and profile kernels without leaving your editor.

System Requirements

🪟 Windows

CUDA Toolkit 11.0-12.5 required

🐧 Linux

CUDA Toolkit 11.0-12.5 required

macOS: Coming soon with serverless profiling

Key Features

🧠 Hardware-Aware AI Coding

Smart CUDA Intelligence

  • Context-aware autocomplete for GPU kernels
  • Ctrl+K editing with architecture-specific suggestions
  • Chat assistant trained on CUDA optimization patterns
  • Hardware-aware code generation (Ampere, Ada Lovelace, Hopper)

📈 Real-Time GPU Profiling

Production NCU Integration

  • Live performance metrics as you code
  • 13+ hardware metrics (SM efficiency, memory bandwidth, occupancy)
  • Color-coded performance indicators (🟢 🟡 🔴)
  • One-click kernel profiling with ▶️ gutter buttons

Personalized AI Guidelines

.rightnowrules Automation

  • Auto-generated guidelines based on your GPU architecture
  • Personalized optimization recommendations
  • Project-specific CUDA development rules
  • Seamless integration with all AI features

🔒 Privacy-First AI Access

Flexible Provider Options

  • OpenRouter BYOK with 200+ models
  • Local models (Ollama, vLLM, LM Studio)
  • Complete offline capability
  • Your code never leaves your machine with local providers

💾 Profiling Data Persistence

Optimization History Tracking

  • Persistent profiling data across sessions
  • Performance timeline and trend analysis
  • Content-based kernel identification
  • Team-shareable optimization insights

🚀 Zero-Friction CUDA Development

Get Productive Instantly

  • Auto-detects your GPU and CUDA setup
  • No configuration needed - just install and code
  • Works with existing CUDA projects immediately
  • Intelligent error messages with actionable fixes