LFA's IDE Extensions - Overview

The LSEG Analytics Extensions for Visual Studio Code and JupyterLab are designed to assist coders working on financial applications through the LSEG Analytics APIs. The extensions provide rich support for the LSEG Analytics Pricing Python SDK.

Extension Features

  • Seamless Authentication – optional automatic authentication to the LSEG Analytics Pricing SDK from within Visual Studio Code or JupyterLab, ensuring secure and hassle-free access to LSEG APIs.
  • Commands – Quick access to LSEG Analytics functions from the Command Palette.
  • Coding Assistance:
    • Intelligent Code Completion – Real-time, context-aware code completions specifically for LSEG Analytics parameter values, reducing coding errors and boosting productivity.
    • Code Samples – A library of pre-built code samples for common LSEG Analytics use cases, helping you get started quickly and efficiently.

VS Code Exclusive Features

  • LSEG AI Assistant – AI generated code suggestions from natural language prompts.
    • Prompt Examples – A library of pre-built prompt examples for basic LSEG AI Assistant use cases to guide your early use with practical examples.