Power Platform AI Helper Tools for Pro Code Developers

AI helper tools have revolutionized how professional developers build, debug, and deploy applications across the Power Platform. From integrated coding assistants to UX design helpers, these tools enhance productivity and enable hybrid pro-code and low-code workflows.

Below, we explore the key tools that streamline this experience and how Charles Channon uses them in his daily development workflow.

GitHub Copilot

Description: AI coding assistant integrated into IDEs. Supports inline completion and conversational “agent” mode.

Charles’ Notes: Charles uses it heavily for architectural planning and agent-mode interaction. His go-to for structured code assistance.

CursoR

Description: VS Code fork with AI-powered autocomplete and lightweight coding support.

Charles’ Notes: Charles finds it faster and prefers it for inline completions and quick edit suggestions.

Roo Code

Description: VS Code plugin featuring persona-driven development (Architect, Coder, Tester, Debugger).

Charles’ Notes: He uses Roo Code for repetitive coding after initial setup patterns — perfect for scaling API endpoint generation.

UX Pilot

Description: AI tool focused on UI/UX design and HTML prototyping.

Charles’ Notes: Charles leverages UX Pilot for non-functional UI mockups and rapid prototyping. A great Figma alternative.

ChatGPT

Description: General-purpose AI assistant for brainstorming, architectural planning, and idea refinement.

Charles’ Notes: Charles often uses it on mobile for creative ideation, especially for Power Platform integrations.

There are two more tools covered in the PDF you'll have to see for yourself! These tools Charles didn't specifically recommend but are getting popularity in the pro code space. Conclusion

AI-assisted tools are now integral to pro-code development, helping developers achieve both speed and quality while bridging the gap between traditional coding and modern low-code solutions.