API needed when using diff edit format?

[kexul]

Is it possible to use simple linux command like git apply or patch to apply patch when using diff edit format?

[robertpiosik]

This is what we do. The system uses 3 offline diff parsing methods before it resorts to the Intelligent Update API tool.
We start by trying with git apply, then git apply --recount, then we use search & replace technique that tries to find matching fragments.

For more information, the implementation is here:
https://github.com/robertpiosik/CodeWebChat/blob/29f60dc58e7ae19e899a2ae03e607bf6843e5ce2/packages/vscode/src/commands/apply-chat-response-command/handlers/diff-handler.ts

Also check the TIP in readme: "Each edit format has pros and cons. With the most capable models...". tldr; DIFFS are demanding and require a strong model.

I hope it helps!

[kexul]

Thanks for the clarification.